Comparison

Reciprocity Timer vs TimerGlass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reciprocity Timer

This app helps film photographers calculate exposure compensation for reciprocity failure. It offers a standard version for basic calculations and a pro version with advanced features like note-taking and custom film databases. It also includes an exposure timer and filter compensation tools.

Highlights
  • Reciprocity compensation calculations
  • Exposure timer
  • Filter compensation slider
  • Note-keeping feature
  • Custom film and camera databases
  • Film stock favorites
Features
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Manage your film photography from start to finish!  Reciprocity Timer has 2 Version - the "Standard" Version does NOT include advanced features but can be used to calculate reciprocity on a range of common films. The "Pro" Version is available for an additional $9.99 USD (via in-app-purchase) unlocks a range of advanced features. The initial purchase price allows you to calculate reciprocity for all the films included by selecting an observed exposure time. This $1.99 US non-pro version is suitable for people who just need to calculate an exposure that includes reciprocity adjustments for commonly used films. It will suit many users who don't require or need to upgrade to the pro version for features like note keeping or a camera database etc. It's most suitable if you are new to film. More advanced film users and photographers may want to pay to upgrade after their initial purchase to the pro version. If you use a pro-feature you'll be prompted to upgrade for an additional $9.99 US. This will unlock all the additional features including the Zone Editor, Note, Camera and Film Holder database as well as custom films and filters. There is no need to upgrade if you just want to calculate and time reciprocity for a particular film and you always use the same camera. The app includes in-app purchase to unlock pro features including a note-keeping feature, the ability to add custom films and the ability to select often used film stock as favorites. Once you upgrade then the one app does it all - notes, filters, exposure calculations, custom films, zone system editor, film holder management as well as the reciprocity math! A comprehensive film reciprocity calculator for photographers. Select a film type and metered exposure time - the calculator will provide a reciprocity compensated exposure time. The app includes an exposure timer so you can time your long exposures. You can also use a slider to adjust exposure when you have filters attached. The app supports a wide range of film stocks and allows the user to add various common exposure filters such as NDs and Polarizers. Keep detailed notes and share them. Share your adjusted exposure times with colleagues. This app makes film photography a breeze. You may need to setup Reciprocity Timer in Settings -> Notification Center to ensure the app's timer can notify you when exposures are ending and your device is asleep. Watch companion app now included. To install the app use the Apple Watch App on your phone. Ensure your watch and phone are paired an unlocked and scroll down the list of available apps to Reciprocity Timer. Select Install. You can also turn on "Automatically Install Apps".

About

TimerGlass

Features
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TimerGlass is the field companion for film photographers — reciprocity, pinhole geometry, exposure estimation, and a beautiful timer, all in one quietly designed app. WHAT IT DOES • Reciprocity failure correction for 100+ film stocks (Ilford, Kodak, Fuji, Foma, Rollei, ADOX, CineStill, Lomography and more) — built from manufacturer data sheets. • ND filter stack and bellows extension compensation are folded into the same calculation. • Pinhole camera tool — Lord Rayleigh's optimal aperture, effective f-number, equivalent angle of view by film format, and Sunny-16 exposure estimation that flows straight into the timer. • Long-exposure timer with Live Activity and Dynamic Island, accurate even when your phone is locked. • Long-exposure side-effects advice — pull-development guidance for B&W, color-shift tips for negative and slide film, contextual to your actual exposure time. • History of recent exposures with all the parameters you used. • Custom film stocks — define your own with power-law or lookup-table reciprocity curves. DESIGNED FOR Large-format and pinhole photographers who do long exposures often, 35mm and medium-format shooters chasing dusk and night scenes, and anyone tired of squinting at a film data sheet by torchlight. LANGUAGES English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, Deutsch, Français. PRIVACY TimerGlass collects nothing. Everything you do stays on your device.

Screenshots

Reciprocity Timer4 screens
TimerGlass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimerGlass at none against Reciprocity Timer's 1. TimerGlass also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Reciprocity Timer's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $7.99) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Reciprocity Timer costs $1.99 and TimerGlass $7.99 up front. Reciprocity Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TimerGlass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reciprocity Timer ships an update every 2 months, TimerGlass fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Reciprocity Timer versus TimerGlass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReciprocity TimerTimerGlass
Price$1.99 — better$7.99
Rating2.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#147 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPump Interactive存滨 崔

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reciprocity Timer

One-time1
  • Reciprocity Timer Pro$9.99
None

TimerGlass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reciprocity Timer free?
Reciprocity Timer costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TimerGlass free?
TimerGlass costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reciprocity Timer or TimerGlass have ads?
Neither Reciprocity Timer nor TimerGlass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reciprocity Timer or TimerGlass?
Reciprocity Timer ships an update every 2 months, and TimerGlass fortnightly. Most recently, Reciprocity Timer was updated on October 8, 2026 and TimerGlass on September 30, 2026.

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