# ASAP vs DevelopFilm

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ASAP | DevelopFilm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asap-connect/id1551132421/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developfilm-darkroom-lab/id6749870154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rahaab Allana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551132423) | [Aleksandrs Bertulis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825425669) |

## What reviewers say

### ASAP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asap-connect/id1551132421)

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.

**Highlights:** Editorially driven content, Focus on South Asian visual cultures, Essays and interviews, Curated image and video albums, Podcast series, Notifications for new articles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DevelopFilm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developfilm-darkroom-lab/id6749870154)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Darkroom Pass Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Darkroom Pass Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ASAP free?

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

### Is DevelopFilm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ASAP or DevelopFilm?

ASAP and DevelopFilm are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do ASAP or DevelopFilm have ads?

Neither ASAP nor DevelopFilm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ASAP or DevelopFilm?

ASAP ships an update every 4 months, and DevelopFilm every 11 days. Most recently, ASAP was updated on November 3, 2026 and DevelopFilm on November 5, 2026.

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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.*