# Massive Dev Chart Timer vs MetaLog

The clearest difference is price: MetaLog at $0.99 against Massive Dev Chart Timer's $9.99. MetaLog also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Massive Dev Chart Timer's advantage is chart position (#20 vs unranked) and ratings volume (54 vs 12). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Massive Dev Chart Timer costs $9.99 and MetaLog $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Massive Dev Chart Timer against 3.8 for MetaLog. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 70% positive.

Massive Dev Chart Timer ships an update every 5 months, MetaLog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Massive Dev Chart Timer | MetaLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.7 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/massive-dev-chart-timer/id402405770/reviews) | **[3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metalog/id1475309518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **70.8% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freestyle Photo & Imaging](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786429988) | [Christopher Curzio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475309517) |

## What reviewers say

### Massive Dev Chart Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/massive-dev-chart-timer/id402405770)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive film and developer database
- ⏱️ Reliable timer with agitation reminders
- 🎯 Easy-to-use interface for darkroom work
- 🌙 Darkroom mode with red/black display
- ✏️ Customizable development times and profiles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Black and white film only (no color film support)
- 🐛 Recent update broke HC110 dilution display
- 🐛 App crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
- 💰 Price point ($8.99-$11.99) for limited functionality
- 🔍 Poor search functionality for films

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### MetaLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metalog/id1475309518)

This app helps film photographers meticulously record and log photo settings, locations, and equipment details. It offers a simple interface for tracking film rolls, individual shots, and managing your camera gear for cataloging or post-processing.

**Highlights:** Log film roll details (load/unload dates, frames), Record photo settings (lens, aperture, shutter speed, location), Intelligent pre-fill and filtering for quick logging, Manage multiple film rolls and cameras, Pinpoint photo locations on a map, Export logged data as CSV, Create a gear inventory with camera/lens details

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Massive Dev Chart Timer free?

Massive Dev Chart Timer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MetaLog free?

MetaLog costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Massive Dev Chart Timer or MetaLog?

MetaLog is rated higher. Massive Dev Chart Timer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while MetaLog averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Massive Dev Chart Timer or MetaLog have ads?

Neither Massive Dev Chart Timer nor MetaLog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Massive Dev Chart Timer or MetaLog?

Massive Dev Chart Timer ships an update every 5 months, and MetaLog every 3 weeks. Most recently, Massive Dev Chart Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and MetaLog on August 1, 2026.

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