# Develop! vs Film Logbook

The clearest difference is rating: Develop! at 4.8 against Film Logbook's 4.2. Develop! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (374 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Film Logbook sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Develop! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Develop! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Develop! has 374 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Develop!'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Film Logbook's.

Develop! ships an update every 4 weeks, Film Logbook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Develop! | Film Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (374 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/develop/id568421864/reviews)** | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/film-logbook-analog-tracker/id1520402017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **374** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **88.7% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Todd Breslow](https://appshunter.io/developer/568421867) | [Michael Steurer](https://appshunter.io/developer/984557127) |

## What reviewers say

### Develop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/develop/id568421864)

This app provides a flexible and intuitive timer for film and darkroom development. Create custom development recipes with multiple steps and intervals, and utilize a special darkroom mode for low-light conditions. Easily share your recipes and import them from FilmDev.org.

**Highlights:** Customizable development recipes, Multiple steps and intervals per recipe, Darkroom Mode (red-on-black theme), Integrated interval timer, Import recipes from FilmDev.org, Share recipes via social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Straightforward and useful
- 👍 Customizable timers and recipes
- 👍 Helpful voice prompts
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Excellent for film development

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Cannot run in background
- 👎 Quiet chime/alarm volume
- 👎 Difficult to add/edit tasks
- 👎 No darkroom mode or red light option

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Timer stops when switching apps or locking phone
- Issues with saving and editing recipes

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause and resume timers
- Option to clone/duplicate existing recipes
- Integration with development charts or databases
- More detailed task descriptions and notes
- Ability to skip optional steps


### Film Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/film-logbook-analog-tracker/id1520402017)

This app helps film photographers meticulously organize their shooting process. It allows users to track every roll, frame, and setting, providing a structured workflow for documenting analog photography projects and refining shooting techniques.

**Highlights:** Manage film rolls with camera, lens, and film stock details, Log aperture, shutter speed, and exposure for each frame, Add reference images and tag frames, Mark double exposures and link related frames, Optional location tracking, Supports various film types and formats, iCloud sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Develop! free?

Develop! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Film Logbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Develop! or Film Logbook?

Develop! is rated higher. Develop! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 374 ratings, while Film Logbook averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.

### Do Develop! or Film Logbook have ads?

Neither Develop! nor Film Logbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Develop! or Film Logbook?

Develop! ships an update every 4 weeks, and Film Logbook every 3 weeks. Most recently, Develop! was updated on September 30, 2026 and Film Logbook on September 29, 2026.

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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.*