Massive Dev Chart Timer vs PixlBank[ar]
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Offline film development chart
- Multi-step timer with sound notifications
- Customizable agitation schemes
- Darkroom themes
- Dilution mixer
- Automated time/temperature compensation
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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
PixlBank[ar]
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Use the PixlBank[ar] app to bring Paper-View™ post-cards and Living Portraits™ to life. Just open the app and scan one of our custom QR codes to activate the augmented reality [ar] experience. You can also easily record each experience to share it with others. PixlBank[ar] was created to be easy and fun to use!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PixlBank[ar] at Free against Massive Dev Chart Timer's $9.99. PixlBank[ar] also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Massive Dev Chart Timer's advantage is chart position (#45 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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
PixlBank[ar] 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.
Massive Dev Chart Timer ships an update every 5 months, PixlBank[ar] fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Massive Dev Chart Timer | PixlBank[ar] |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (55 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #45 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Freestyle Photo & Imaging | Good TRKR |
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
PixlBank[ar]
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Massive Dev Chart Timer
No in-app purchases
PixlBank[ar]
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Massive Dev Chart Timer free?
Is PixlBank[ar] free?
Do Massive Dev Chart Timer or PixlBank[ar] have ads?
Which is updated more often, Massive Dev Chart Timer or PixlBank[ar]?
Other comparisons
![PixlBank[ar]](https://cdn3.appshunter.io/i/Purple221/1dc12696a0ec3f38e94991fe35f098d1/AppIcon-0-1x_U007ephone-0-1-85-220-0.png/640x0w.webp "PixlBank[ar]")
