# Massive Dev Chart Timer vs Develop! Film Timer

The clearest difference is price: Develop! Film Timer at Free against Massive Dev Chart Timer's $9.99. Develop! Film Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). Massive Dev Chart Timer's advantage is chart position (#64 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Develop! Film Timer is free to download; Massive Dev Chart Timer costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Develop! Film Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Develop! Film Timer has 416 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Massive Dev Chart Timer's written reviews are positive against 89% of Develop! Film Timer's.

Massive Dev Chart Timer ships an update every 5 months, Develop! Film Timer every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Massive Dev Chart Timer | Develop! Film Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/massive-dev-chart-timer/id402405770/reviews) | **[4.8 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/develop-film-timer/id568421864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **416** |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freestyle Photo & Imaging](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786429988) | [Todd Breslow](https://appshunter.io/developer/568421867) |

## What reviewers say

### Massive Dev Chart Timer

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

**Currently charting:** #64 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


### Develop! Film Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/develop-film-timer/id568421864)

This app provides a flexible and intuitive timer for film and darkroom development. Create custom development recipes with multiple steps and intervals, and utilize a special darkroom mode for low-light conditions. Easily share your recipes and import them from FilmDev.org.

**Highlights:** Customizable development recipes, Multiple steps and intervals per recipe, Darkroom Mode (red-on-black theme), Integrated interval timer, Import recipes from FilmDev.org, Share recipes via social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Straightforward and useful
- 👍 Customizable timers and recipes
- 👍 Helpful voice prompts
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Excellent for film development

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Cannot run in background
- 👎 Quiet chime/alarm volume
- 👎 Difficult to add/edit tasks
- 👎 No darkroom mode or red light option

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Timer stops when switching apps or locking phone
- Issues with saving and editing recipes

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause and resume timers
- Option to clone/duplicate existing recipes
- Integration with development charts or databases
- More detailed task descriptions and notes
- Ability to skip optional steps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Massive Dev Chart Timer free?

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

### Is Develop! Film Timer free?

Develop! Film Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Massive Dev Chart Timer or Develop! Film Timer?

Develop! Film Timer is rated higher. Massive Dev Chart Timer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Develop! Film Timer averages 4.8 from 416 ratings.

### Do Massive Dev Chart Timer or Develop! Film Timer have ads?

Neither Massive Dev Chart Timer nor Develop! Film Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Massive Dev Chart Timer or Develop! Film Timer?

Massive Dev Chart Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Develop! Film Timer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Massive Dev Chart Timer was updated on November 13, 2026 and Develop! Film Timer on November 13, 2026.

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