ASAP vs DevelopFilm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ASAP
Explore lens-based art and media from South Asia through essays, interviews, image albums, and a podcast. This editorially driven app fosters public engagement with visual cultures and their sociopolitical dimensions.
- Editorially driven content
- Focus on South Asian visual cultures
- Essays and interviews
- Curated image and video albums
- Podcast series
- Notifications for new articles
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ASAP | art, a part of ASAP Connect, is an editorially driven application for thinking about lens-based art and media with a focus on South Asia. We present critical and art-historical perspectives through short essays, text and video interviews, curated albums of still and moving images as well as a podcast series. The range of topics covered include the world of media histories, contemporary exhibitionary practices, seminars, publications and grants, among other things. We hope to create public engagement on the interdisciplinary nature and sociopolitical dimensions of visual cultures. The app was founded by curator Rahaab Allana in February 2021, and is managed by Associate Editor Senjuti Mukherjee. Do visit our Credits page for more information. The app is supported by the MurthyNAYAK Foundation (MNF), which has a keen interest in aiding trans-media practices in the subcontinent. With this upgrade, receive notifications on your phone for new articles and share them swiftly through other media. The app is supported by the MurthyNAYAK Foundation (MNF), which has a keen interest in aiding trans-media practices in the subcontinent.
DevelopFilm
This app is a pocket darkroom companion for black-and-white film development. It offers official developing times, a smart timer with agitation guidance, and full process control. Track your film details and parameters in a built-in journal to refine your workflow and achieve consistent results.
- Official developing times database
- Smart timer with agitation guidance
- Full process control adjustments
- Built-in film roll journal
- Quick custom timer
- Darkroom-ready minimal interface
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Your pocket darkroom for black-and-white film. DevelopFilm is a complete darkroom companion designed to help you develop film with confidence — whether it’s your first roll or your hundredth. Official developing times: Access precise data from manufacturer datasheets for Adox, Bergger, Foma, Fujifilm, Ilford, Kentmere, Kodak, Rollei, and more. The library is continuously expanding. Smart timer with agitation guidance: Run a clean dual-phase timer for developing and fixing, with built-in agitation reminders and visual alerts. Full process control: Adjust by temperature, developer reuse, push/pull stops, processing vessel, fixer, stop bath, toners, and more — everything that affects your final look. Built-in journal: Keep track of every roll. Save your film details, developing parameters, notes, and photos so you can repeat your best results or refine your workflow. Quick Timer: Need flexibility? Set a custom time and start developing instantly. Darkroom-ready design: A minimal, dark-mode interface that stays readable under safe lights and keeps you focused on the process. Whether you’re new to film developing or refining your craft, DevelopFilm helps you stay consistent, learn faster, and enjoy every step of the process. Upgrade to Darkroom Pass to unlock pro features like push/pull adjustments, fixer timer, and photo journaling. Terms of Use: mirnijatom.github.io/terms.html Privacy Policy: mirnijatom.github.io/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ASAP at none against DevelopFilm's 3. ASAP also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 26.0). DevelopFilm's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. DevelopFilm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ASAP asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ASAP against 5.0 for DevelopFilm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
ASAP ships an update every 4 months, DevelopFilm every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ASAP | DevelopFilm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rahaab Allana | Aleksandrs Bertulis |
Customer experience
ASAP
DevelopFilm
In-app purchases
ASAP
No in-app purchases
DevelopFilm
- Darkroom Pass Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Darkroom Pass Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$34.99








