Comparison

Film Process Timer vs Phase Timer Pro

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

Head to head
About

Film Process Timer

This app helps manage film developing processes with customizable multi-step timers. It offers a special darkroom mode with red hues and allows synchronization across devices. Predefined timers are available in the free version, with expanded features in the paid version.

Highlights
  • Multiple customizable timers
  • Multi-step timer configuration
  • Darkroom color mode
  • Home screen notifications
  • Timer grouping and favorites
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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A film developing timer, with a darkroom color scheme mode where the colors are predominately red hues. It features the ability to create multiple timers, with multiple steps. The timers can be - Grouped in to categories or types - Duplicated - Set to show notification on the Home Screen (if notifications are enabled) - Marked as a favourite for easier access Some predefined timers are available with the free version of the app. These are not modifiable. Steps within timers can be - Up to 24 hours - Easily reordered (drag and drop) - Duplicated - Run automatically or manually (first step always has to be started manually) - Set up to make sound tone periodically. Running a timer shows - Current step information - Remaining time for the current step - Information for the next step - Progress of the process - Remaining time for the process - Selecting the darkroom color mode The user can select options to - Run the app in light or dark mode - Use the darkroom mode color scheme - Enable sounds (off, essential and all) - Change the color of the timer - Enable / Disable the display of the predefined timers. If you have multiple devices you synchronise your timer definitions between devices using iCloud (if available). In the free version of the app you can add a timer with 5 steps, and there are some predefined timers and a small set of color schemes. In the paid version you can have as many timers as your device allows, each with unto 50 steps, additional predefined timers are available and an expanded range of color schemes.

About

Phase Timer Pro

Features
Currently charting
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Fully customisable phase timer featuring groupable steps which can be configured to include audio/visual notifications for timed sequences. Can be used for anything from Chemistry Lab tests to Physical Fitness training. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Film Process Timer4 screens
Phase Timer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Film Process Timer at Free against Phase Timer Pro's $4.99. Film Process Timer also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 19 months). Phase Timer Pro's advantage is chart position (#180 vs unranked). On ads, 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

Film Process Timer is free to download; Phase Timer Pro costs $4.99 up front. Film Process Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Phase Timer Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Film Process Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Phase Timer Pro every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Film Process Timer versus Phase Timer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilm Process TimerPhase Timer Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank—#180 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrzej ZawadzkiFreestyle Photo & Imaging

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Film Process Timer

One-time1
  • Unlock features$3.99
1 purchases

Phase Timer Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Phase Timer Pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Film Process Timer free?
Film Process Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phase Timer Pro free?
Phase Timer Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Film Process Timer or Phase Timer Pro have ads?
Neither Film Process Timer nor Phase Timer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Film Process Timer or Phase Timer Pro?
Film Process Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Phase Timer Pro every 19 months. Most recently, Film Process Timer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Phase Timer Pro on October 7, 2026.

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