Comparison

FilmBox by Photomyne vs Silverlog Timer

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

Head to head
About

FilmBox by Photomyne

Transform old film negatives into digital photos with this AI-powered scanner app. Simply use a backlight source and your phone's camera to reveal and scan hidden memories. The app automatically inverts colors and enhances images for optimal results.

Highlights
  • AI-powered negative scanning
  • Automatic color inversion
  • Image enhancement
  • Voice control for capture
  • Unlimited scanning (premium)
  • Photo backup and sharing (premium)
Features
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Brought to you by the developer who built the smartest photo scanner app, Photomyne is proud to now offer an AI-powered negative film scanner app that will blow you away. See how those hidden negative memories are instantly revealed and scanned. IT’S AUTOMATIC - JUST ADD CAMERA FILM NEGATIVES: 1. Open a backlight source on your computer (or use the link provided in the app) 2. Hold the film strip vertically in front of the light 3. Long-press the capture button or simply say “Go” (if voice control is enabled) 4. See negatives magically scanned and images revealed The app’s scanning algorithm automatically inverts colors and enhances the image so you get the best possible scans of your old film negatives. OPTIONAL IN-APP UPGRADE: The first few photos are free. For unlimited use, consider purchasing an optional paid plan (in-app purchase). Here are the premium features you get with a paid plan: * Unlimited scanning * Unlimited photo saving and sharing * Photo backup and access on other devices and online. The app offers an optional paid plan via monthly/yearly auto-renewing subscriptions**, as well as a One-Time plan which is paid for by a single upfront payment (valid for 2 years). These offer unlimited access to the premium mentioned above. **Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew itself unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings in the App Store. If offered, if you choose to use our free trial, any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Got any questions? We’d love to connect: support@photomyne.com Privacy Policy: https://photomyne.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://photomyne.com/terms-of-use

About

Silverlog Timer

Features
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Silverlog Timer is a purpose-built timer for darkroom film and print development, with agitation interval tracking and a red-only display mode for use under safelight conditions. HOW IT WORKS Pick a process, or build your own from steps that each have their own time and agitation interval. Start the timer and it runs through each step in turn, with clear visual and audio cues for each agitation cycle. Red mode switches every screen to a red-only display for print processing. FEATURES • Multi-step processes with a time and agitation interval for each step • Built-in templates for B&W, B&W stand development, C-41, E-6 and print development • Create and save your own processes • Agitation interval tracking with alerts • Red safelight display mode for print darkrooms • Audio alerts for agitation and completion • Countdown with progress through the whole process • Large, readable display • Works offline — no internet connection needed • Dark mode support USEFUL FOR • Black and white film development • C-41 and E-6 processing • Darkroom print development • Any timed chemical process with regular agitation Part of the Silverlog photography toolkit. No account required. No data collected.

Screenshots

FilmBox by Photomyne4 screens
Silverlog Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Silverlog Timer at none against FilmBox by Photomyne's shown. Silverlog Timer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. FilmBox by Photomyne sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Silverlog Timer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FilmBox by Photomyne ships an update every 2 months, Silverlog Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FilmBox by Photomyne versus Silverlog Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilmBox by PhotomyneSilverlog Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPhotomyne LTDSimon Westgate

Bugs and requests

FilmBox by Photomyne

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Inability to scan more than a few photos without subscribing
  • Inconsistent performance with different lighting setups
  • Distortion and blurriness in scanned images

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to disable auto-cropping
  • Better color correction and enhancement tools
  • Support for more negative sizes and formats
  • Ability to save scans without a subscription

Silverlog Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

FilmBox by Photomyne

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited (Monthly)2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Unlimited (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited (Yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Unlimited (Yearly)3 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • Remove announcements$0.99
  • FilmBox membership$19.99
  • Unlimited scanning (2 years)$29.99
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  • Unlimited scanning (2 years)$39.99
  • Unlimited scanning (2 years)$49.99
5 purchases

Silverlog Timer

One-time5
  • Nice One$0.99
  • Legend$2.99
  • Absolute Hero$4.99
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  • Guardian Angel$9.99
  • Actual Saint$29.99

Questions

Is FilmBox by Photomyne free?
FilmBox by Photomyne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Silverlog Timer free?
Silverlog Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FilmBox by Photomyne or Silverlog Timer have ads?
FilmBox by Photomyne shows ads; Silverlog Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, FilmBox by Photomyne or Silverlog Timer?
FilmBox by Photomyne ships an update every 2 months, and Silverlog Timer weekly. Most recently, FilmBox by Photomyne was updated on October 30, 2026 and Silverlog Timer on October 28, 2026.

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