# Massive Dev Chart Timer vs Lightroom

The clearest difference is price: Lightroom at Free against Massive Dev Chart Timer's $9.99. Lightroom also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Massive Dev Chart Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On review sentiment, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Lightroom is free to download; Massive Dev Chart Timer costs $9.99 up front. Lightroom sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Massive Dev Chart Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightroom holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightroom has 337K ratings behind it against 54, 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 79% of Lightroom's.

Massive Dev Chart Timer ships an update every 5 months, Lightroom fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Massive Dev Chart Timer | Lightroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/massive-dev-chart-timer/id402405770/reviews) | **[4.8 (337K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightroom-ai-photo-editor/id878783582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **337K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #20 | **#15** |
| Size | 14 MB | 348 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Freestyle Photo & Imaging](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786429988) | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) |

## 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


### Lightroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightroom-ai-photo-editor/id878783582)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #26 Top Free · Photo & Video, #147 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Enhance your photos and videos with powerful AI editing tools. Easily retouch images, remove distractions, blur backgrounds, and apply creative filters to make your moments shine. Perfect for quick edits or detailed enhancements, this app helps you create shareable photos with confidence.

**Highlights:** AI-powered photo and video editing, One-tap Quick Actions and Adaptive Presets, Object removal and background blur, Exposure, highlights, and shadows control, Community-shared filters and presets, Batch editing for consistent results

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly 40GB | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly 100GB | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly 100GB | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly 100GB | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly 100GB | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly 100GB | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightroom plan 1TB | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium yearly 40GB | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly 40GB | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly 40GB | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly 100GB | $49.99 | per year |
| AI Photo Enhancer & Blur | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Adaptable and user-friendly
- 🚀 Options available are incredible
- 🚀 Efficient and effective at enhancing photos
- 🚀 Powerful editing capabilities
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔋 Overheats device and drains battery
- 🐛 Sync issues between mobile and desktop versions
- 🐛 Inability to delete individual images
- 🐛 Presets and edits not syncing properly

**Reported bugs**

- Automatic backup of camera roll photos cannot be disabled
- Importing and exporting photos is cumbersome
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between editing and library views
- Presets disappearing or not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit photos in landscape mode
- Video editing capabilities
- Improved geotagging and location management
- Batch editing and selection tools
- Customizable watermark options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Massive Dev Chart Timer free?

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

### Is Lightroom free?

Lightroom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Lightroom is rated higher. Massive Dev Chart Timer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Lightroom averages 4.8 from 337K ratings.

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

Neither Massive Dev Chart Timer nor Lightroom shows ads.

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

Massive Dev Chart Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Lightroom fortnightly. Most recently, Massive Dev Chart Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lightroom on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Massive Dev Chart Timer or Lightroom?

Massive Dev Chart Timer currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Lightroom at #15. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*