Developer vs DTG Slate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Developer
This app assists with the manual film developing process by providing a comprehensive timer and recipe management system. It offers multi-stage timers with agitation reminders and syncs to smartwatches for independent use. Built-in guides and multi-language support enhance the user experience.
- Film and developer data browsing
- Multi-stage timers with step reminders
- Recipe saving and syncing
- Apple Watch integration
- Built-in film developing guides
- Multi-language support
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Developer is a timer for developing film by hand. Find development data, save your favourite recipes and follow each stage of your process. - Browse film, developer, dilution, temperature and development times. - Use multi-stage timers with agitation and step reminders. - Enjoy layouts that adapt as you fold and unfold iPhone Duo. - Sync recipes to Apple Watch and time independently on your wrist. - Install and use on Apple Vision Pro. - Read built-in film developing guides with illustrations. - Choose a simple black or white appearance, with support for five languages.
DTG Slate
This app streamlines film production by providing digital slate and daily report features for on-set continuity. It offers efficient data management, offline functionality, and quick export options for seamless post-production workflows.
- Digital slate and continuity logging
- Centralized script and scene management
- Offline functionality for any environment
- Quick preview and export of reports (PDF/CSV)
- Automated daily shooting report generation
- DSLA project file compatibility
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#专为一线场记打造# 精心设计的交互页面，满足场记工作的一切所需； 设备端数据存储，保障场记单安全不丢失； 全场景离线可用，严苛的无网络环境也能顺畅工作。 #创新设计，快人一步# 场记单中心 通过“项目-拍摄日”，集中管理你的数千份场记单； 更可通过原生DSLA工程文件，跨设备访问你的数据。 剧本场记单 多项快捷输入设计，让你随时随地速写快输； 和你熟悉的工作方式一样简单，三步快速上手。 极速场记板 为中小型项目需求打造，记录打板在一起，手忙脚乱永别离； 极速开启，极速打板，极速开始记录！ 预览与导出 快速预览，快速查找，后期制作人员一致好评的场记单； 一键导出PDF场记单与CSV数据，快速交接后期。 拍摄日报表 拍摄数据自动汇总统计，提供准确可追溯的日报表数据； 减少重复的机械工作，帮您每日节省至少1小时。 数十项创新设计，让场记工作的效率得以被充分释放，助力数字化影视制作迈向新纪元。 #专业版，按需买# 专业版提供专业影视制作需要的全部功能： 高达12机位的多机位记录、拍摄日报表、导出交互式数据，更多功能将在未来推出 提供符合项目周期需求的年度订阅或月度订阅， 广告或短片项目更可按需购买，减轻负担。 *确认购买后，您的iTunes 帐户将被收取费用。订阅将会自动续订，除非在当前订阅结束前至少提前 24 小时关闭自动续订。您的账户将在当前订阅结束前的最后 24小时里被收取续订费用，并确定续订开支。您可以在购买后前往账户设置，管理订阅和关闭自动续订。 #向您学习，为您服务# 倾听您的需求，为您提供帮助，马上联系我们！ 关注DTG Slate 官方微信公众号，扫码加入用户社群。 微信公众号：DTG Slate 天气数据来源：Apple WeatherKit https://weatherkit.apple.com/legal-attribution.html 用户协议&隐私政策：https://slate.dtgcine.com/?redirect=privacy EULA终端使用许可：https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Developer at 5.0 against DTG Slate's 4.8. Developer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). DTG Slate's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Developer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DTG Slate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Developer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
Developer ships an update every 5 weeks, DTG Slate every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Developer | DTG Slate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 雯曦 梁 | Beijing DTG film and Television Technology Development Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Developer
- 专业版$5.99
DTG Slate
- 专业版月订阅$12.991 Month
- 专业版年订阅$149.991 Year
- 专业版日激活$0.99
