Comparison

Massive Dev Chart Timer vs RETO3D PRO

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

Head to head
About

Massive Dev Chart Timer

This app provides an offline film development chart and a multi-step timer for photographers. It includes customizable agitation, darkroom themes, and support for various developing and fixing steps. It also offers automated compensation for development time and temperature.

Highlights
  • Offline film development chart
  • Multi-step timer with sound notifications
  • Customizable agitation schemes
  • Darkroom themes
  • Dilution mixer
  • Automated time/temperature compensation
Features
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The Massive Dev Chart is the world's largest film development chart with easy to use multi step timer and darkroom support for iPhone and iPad. Watch the instructional video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P915z6THiY8. *** Features *** • Offline copy of The Massive Dev Chart in your pocket • Multi Step Timer with sound notifications • Customizable agitation scheme • Darkroom themes • Dilution Mixer • Support for two-step development and two-step fixing • Support for optional hypoclear and photo flo steps • Automated development time/temperature compensation

About

RETO3D PRO

Create captivating 3D effect videos from your photos. This app allows you to edit multiple images, add various visual effects, and customize your creations with ease. Share your unique 3D videos instantly on social media.

Highlights
  • Generate 3D effect videos
  • Edit up to 4 photos
  • Remove watermark
  • Apply photo effects
  • Add video effects (Frame in Frame, Light Leak, Film Border, Zoom, Dust)
  • Crop and rotate video
  • Save and share creations
Features
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RETO3D APP - a perfect accessory to go along with our RETO3D film camera - assists you in generating videos with 3D effect. Special editing features are also added to allow awesome customized designs of 3D images! Special Features: 1. Edit 4 photos 2. Remove watermark 3. Photo effects Easy Workflow: 1. Select and upload 3 or 4 photos 2. Choose 1 focus point in each photo 3. Select the speed of the video 4. Crop and rotate the video upon your wish 5. Pick a photo effect 6. Save and share your creation Video Effects: 1. Frame in Frame 2. Light Leak 3. Film Border 4. Zoom in and out 5. Dust Remember to share with your friends on social platforms in just one tap! Leave us reviews to help us do better! To purchase RETO3D film camera, please go to website www.retoproject.com. Contact Email: info@retoproject.com Instagram: @reto.project

Screenshots

Massive Dev Chart Timer4 screens
RETO3D PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Massive Dev Chart Timer at 3.7 against RETO3D PRO's 3.0. Massive Dev Chart Timer also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 36%) and chart position (#35 vs #169). RETO3D PRO's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Massive Dev Chart Timer costs $9.99 and RETO3D PRO $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Massive Dev Chart Timer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Massive Dev Chart Timer's written reviews are positive against 36% of RETO3D PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Massive Dev Chart Timer ships an update every 5 months, RETO3D PRO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Massive Dev Chart Timer versus RETO3D PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMassive Dev Chart TimerRETO3D PRO
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating3.7 (54 ratings) — better3.0 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews — better35.8% of reviews
Number of ratings54 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#35 — better#169
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB290 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFreestyle Photo & ImagingRETO PRODUCTION LIMITED

Customer experience

Massive Dev Chart Timer

All ratings54 ratings
Positive63.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative20.8%

RETO3D PRO

All ratings38 ratings
Positive42.1%
Neutral18.4%
Negative39.5%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive35.8%
Neutral13.2%
Negative50.9%

Bugs and requests

Massive Dev Chart Timer

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • HC110 dilution section displays only letters, not ratios
  • Dilution ratios not calculating when solution amount adjusted
  • App crashes after selecting film speed
  • Crashes on iPad with new update
  • Timer display shows three dots instead of seconds
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  • UI elements overlap on older iPhone models
  • Safelight mode white banner blocks display on iPad
  • Crashes during development process
  • Home screen line emits bright light in darkroom mode
  • App incompatible with newer iOS versions on older devices
  • Notes don't word wrap properly
  • Inconsistent film/developer availability between iPhone and iPad

Requested features

15 requests
  • Color film support (C-41, E-6, ECN-2 processes)
  • Search functionality by film brand/name
  • Ability to add custom process steps (presoak, toning)
  • Individual agitation control per development stage
  • Continuous agitation option
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  • Volume calculator for stop bath and fixer
  • Background timer functionality
  • Custom step name editing
  • Pull/push development times
  • Stand development support with hour-based timing
  • Apple Watch app
  • Syncing between iPhone and iPad
  • Fahrenheit temperature option
  • Additional common film stocks (Portra, Fuji 400H, Ektar)
  • Ability to add films not in database to custom times

RETO3D PRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Massive Dev Chart Timer

No in-app purchases

None

RETO3D PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Massive Dev Chart Timer free?
Massive Dev Chart Timer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RETO3D PRO free?
RETO3D PRO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Massive Dev Chart Timer or RETO3D PRO?
Massive Dev Chart Timer is rated higher. Massive Dev Chart Timer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while RETO3D PRO averages 3.0 from 38 ratings.
Do Massive Dev Chart Timer or RETO3D PRO have ads?
Neither Massive Dev Chart Timer nor RETO3D PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Massive Dev Chart Timer or RETO3D PRO?
Massive Dev Chart Timer ships an update every 5 months, and RETO3D PRO monthly. Most recently, Massive Dev Chart Timer was updated on September 28, 2026 and RETO3D PRO on September 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, Massive Dev Chart Timer or RETO3D PRO?
Massive Dev Chart Timer currently peaks at #35 in the App Store charts, and RETO3D PRO at #169. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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