Comparison

Versatile Notes Pro vs B&W Film Dev

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Versatile Notes Pro

This database application transforms your device into a business tool for recording essential data, including text, files, and secure password storage. Its powerful search and organization features allow for instant retrieval of information, acting as a capable personal secretary.

Highlights
  • Record text, images, videos, and PDFs
  • Securely store encrypted IDs and passwords
  • Organize data into groups
  • Powerful search with AND/OR options
  • iCloud synchronization for multiple devices
  • Apple Watch compatibility for data display
Features
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Would you like to make your smartphone or tablet PC into a useful business tool? “Versatile Notes Pro” is a database application that records data essential to your business. “Versatile Notes Pro” also has an excellent search function, so even if you have a lot of data saved, the app will be able to display data instantly. By entering lots of data over time, this app can become your capable personal secretary. [Features] First, let’s enter data. Entering text is a given naturally, but you can also enter digital files such as images, videos, and PDFs. You can enter ID and password information as well. *Your ID and password will be encrypted and saved in Keychain. You can manage recorded data by separating it into groups. Even if a lot of data is accumulated, you can find the data you need instantly with the powerful search function. You can also choose an “AND” or “OR” search to find information. You can also designate attributes such as groups or dates for data. If you use iCloud with recorded data, the data can be shared with all iPhones and iPads in your possession. This app is also compatible with the Apple Watch. You can also display recorded data on the Apple Watch. *There is no data recording function for the Apple Watch. Data will only be displayed on it. [Contact us] https://www.studioks.net/en/contact-us/ [Studio K's] https://www.studioks.net/en/

About

B&W Film Dev

This tool simplifies the process of developing black-and-white film at home. It offers presets for various film and developer types, with advanced options for custom processes and darkroom use.

Highlights
  • Built-in presets for developers, ISO, and film types
  • Create custom development processes
  • Modify development, stop, fix, and wash times
  • iCloud sync for custom processes
  • Darkroom Mode
Features
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A simple, easy-to-use tool to help film enthusiasts develop black-and-white film Built-in presets for different developer, ISO, and film types [Pro Features] - Create your own development process (iCloud sync support) - Modify preset development times - Modify stop, fix, and wash times - Darkroom Mode

Screenshots

Versatile Notes Pro4 screens
B&W Film Dev4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Versatile Notes Pro at 75% against B&W Film Dev's 0%. Versatile Notes Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). B&W Film Dev's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

B&W Film Dev is free to download; Versatile Notes Pro costs $1.99 up front. B&W Film Dev sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Versatile Notes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Versatile Notes Pro versus B&W Film Dev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVersatile Notes ProB&W Film Dev
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAOAKI SEKIGUCHI辉 刘

Customer experience

Versatile Notes Pro

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

B&W Film Dev

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Versatile Notes Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

B&W Film Dev

One-time1
  • Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Versatile Notes Pro free?
Versatile Notes Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is B&W Film Dev free?
B&W Film Dev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Versatile Notes Pro or B&W Film Dev have ads?
Neither Versatile Notes Pro nor B&W Film Dev shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Versatile Notes Pro or B&W Film Dev?
Versatile Notes Pro ships an update every 2 months, and B&W Film Dev every 2 months. Most recently, Versatile Notes Pro was updated on November 2, 2026 and B&W Film Dev on November 3, 2026.

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