# Darkroom Clock vs Darkplug

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Darkroom Clock at none against Darkplug's 1. Darkroom Clock also leads on ratings volume (85 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). Darkplug's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Darkplug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Darkroom Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Darkplug holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Darkroom Clock has 85 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Darkroom Clock | Darkplug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkroom-clock/id1401045393/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkplug/id6763592659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Fowler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216484604) | [PETER DR SZENTKIRALYI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895391401) |

## What reviewers say

### Darkroom Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkroom-clock/id1401045393)

This app provides a customizable timer for film and photo development, allowing users to create unique development recipes. It features a darkroom-safe mode, a clear display, and a full-screen start/stop button for ease of use. Receive notifications if a timer is running when you leave the app.

**Highlights:** Configurable development recipes, Darkroom mode for B&W paper, Clear information display, Full screen start/stop button, Running timer notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Darkplug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkplug/id6763592659)

This app acts as a darkroom timer and printing tool, allowing control of enlargers via a compatible smart plug. It offers precise timing, guided workflows, and a red-on-black interface for film photographers.

**Highlights:** Enlarger control via smart plug, Precise timing, Guided workflows, Red-on-black interface, F-Stop timing, Dodge and burn planning, Guided developing timer

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Darkplug+ | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Darkroom Clock free?

Darkroom Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Darkplug free?

Darkplug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Darkroom Clock or Darkplug?

Darkplug is rated higher. Darkroom Clock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Darkplug averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Darkroom Clock or Darkplug have ads?

Neither Darkroom Clock nor Darkplug shows ads.

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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.*