Relief View vs ColorDev Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Relief View
Create unique photos and videos with a metallic relief effect. Apply this artistic filter to new captures or existing media from your camera roll.
- Metallic relief effect for photos
- Metallic relief effect for videos
- Use existing camera roll media
- Simple and intuitive interface
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You can take metal relief-looking photos and movies with very simple and intuitive interface. You can use pictures and movies in your camera roll as well. Screenshot materials: CC BY Rami.sun CC BY dherman1145
ColorDev Timer
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ColorDev Timer is designed for analog photographers developing color film (C-41) who want a clear, reliable, and distraction-free workflow. Choose your development kit, enter the total chemistry volume, how many rolls have already been processed, and whether you’re pushing or pulling film. The app calculates the timings and guides you through each development phase with a clear, lab-friendly timer. All development phases are listed with their individual durations, and the current phase is clearly highlighted. You can start any phase with a single tap and reset the entire process whenever needed. ColorDev Timer also tracks chemical usage, helping you know when your chemistry is approaching its recommended limits. Key features: • Phase-based development timer • Push / pull support • Development kit and volume selection • Roll usage tracking • Clean interface suitable for darkroom use • Designed for real analog workflows • App for Apple Watch No ads. No accounts. No clutter. Just analog photography.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Relief View at monthly against ColorDev Timer's every 3 months. Relief View also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Relief View sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ColorDev Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Relief View ships an update monthly, ColorDev Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Relief View | ColorDev Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nature UX | Angel David Rodriguez |
In-app purchases
Relief View
- Remover Ads$0.99
ColorDev Timer
- Buy me a coffee$2.99
Questions
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