# Darkroom Lab Timer vs ProFilm Meter

The clearest difference is rating: ProFilm Meter at 5.0 against Darkroom Lab Timer's 3.0. ProFilm Meter also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months). Darkroom Lab Timer's advantage is price ($8.99 vs $14.99) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Darkroom Lab Timer costs $8.99 and ProFilm Meter $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ProFilm Meter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Darkroom Lab Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of ProFilm Meter's.

Darkroom Lab Timer ships an update every 11 months, ProFilm Meter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Darkroom Lab Timer | ProFilm Meter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$8.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkroom-lab-timer/id1020149692/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profilm-meter/id6761498714/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #195 | **#114** |
| Size | 3 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freestyle Photo & Imaging](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786429988) | [Scott Henderson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889935226) |

## What reviewers say

### Darkroom Lab Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkroom-lab-timer/id1020149692)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This advanced timer app is designed for photographic processes like C-41, E-6, and B&W. It offers customizable steps, separate agitation sequences, and helpful tools like a volume mixer and safelight simulation.

**Highlights:** Customizable steps, Separate agitation sequences, Process templates, Volume and dilution mixer, Safelight simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ProFilm Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profilm-meter/id6761498714)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app acts as a comprehensive light meter and exposure toolkit for film photographers. It supports various film formats and calculates complex exposure adjustments like reciprocity failure and bellows compensation. Features include real-time metering, film stock libraries, and flash metering.

**Highlights:** Precision reflected-light meter, On-device film stock library, Reciprocity failure correction, Bellows compensation calculation, RA4 Color Reversal estimates, Flash metering and trigger, Lens-independent viewfinder zoom

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Darkroom Lab Timer free?

Darkroom Lab Timer costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ProFilm Meter free?

ProFilm Meter costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Darkroom Lab Timer or ProFilm Meter?

ProFilm Meter is rated higher. Darkroom Lab Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ProFilm Meter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Darkroom Lab Timer or ProFilm Meter have ads?

Neither Darkroom Lab Timer nor ProFilm Meter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Darkroom Lab Timer or ProFilm Meter?

Darkroom Lab Timer ships an update every 11 months, and ProFilm Meter weekly. Most recently, Darkroom Lab Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and ProFilm Meter on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Darkroom Lab Timer or ProFilm Meter?

Darkroom Lab Timer currently peaks at #195 in the App Store charts, and ProFilm Meter at #114. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*