Massive Dev Chart Timer vs Analog Film Developer Timer
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
Analog Film Developer Timer
This app helps analog film photographers develop film with precision and consistency. It features a smart calculator for estimating development times and an integrated timer with agitation reminders, all based on manufacturer-sourced data.
- Development time calculator
- Manufacturer-sourced data
- Custom development entries
- Push/pull, dilution, temperature, agitation adjustments
- Integrated timer with agitation reminders
- Reliable and repeatable results
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Develop analog film with confidence and consistency. FilmDeveloperPro is a precise darkroom tool built on authentic development times sourced directly from manufacturers. Use the smart development time calculator to estimate missing times based on push/pull, dilution, temperature, and agitation. The built-in timer with agitation reminders keeps every step on track — from presoak and development through stop bath and fixer. Key features: • Accurate calculator for missing development times • Manufacturer-sourced reference data • Cine film format support: Kodak Double-X, Foma Fomapan Cine, ORWO, and more • Custom development time entries • Fully adjustable push/pull, dilution, temperature, and agitation • Multi-step timer: presoak, developer, stop bath, and fixer • C-41 workflow for chromogenic black & white films like Ilford XP2 and Kodak BW400CN • Live Activity shows your timer on the lock screen Whether you develop black & white or chromogenic C-41 films, FilmDeveloperPro makes every step controlled, reliable, and repeatable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Massive Dev Chart Timer at 71% against Analog Film Developer Timer's 32%. Massive Dev Chart Timer also leads on price ($9.99 vs $14.00) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). Analog Film Developer Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Massive Dev Chart Timer costs $9.99 and Analog Film Developer Timer $14.00 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, Analog Film Developer Timer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Massive Dev Chart Timer | Analog Film Developer Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 — better | $14.00 |
| Rating | 3.7 (54 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews — better | 32.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 54 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #39 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Freestyle Photo & Imaging | Matthias Eichner |
Customer experience
Massive Dev Chart Timer
Analog Film Developer Timer
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
Analog Film Developer Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Massive Dev Chart Timer
No in-app purchases
Analog Film Developer Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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