# Phlow vs Chronodev

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chronodev at none against Phlow's 11. Chronodev also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Phlow's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phlow sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.89 per 7 days. Chronodev asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phlow holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phlow has 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Phlow's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chronodev's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Phlow ships an update every 8 days, Chronodev monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phlow | Chronodev |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phlow-pro-camera-photo-editor/id6443725551/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronodev-darkroom-timer/id6478027671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 254 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phlow, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648764977) | [Kevin Olmats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480968856) |

## What reviewers say

### Phlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phlow-pro-camera-photo-editor/id6443725551)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture and edit photos and videos with professional-grade filters and effects. Offers real-time RAW capture, live video filters, and advanced color grading tools. Seamlessly integrates with your device's photo library for non-destructive editing.

**Highlights:** Real-time RAW capture, Live video filters, Advanced color grading, Interval capture, Seamless camera roll integration, 4K video editing, Blur, Bloom, and Grain tools

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $1.89 | per 7 days |
| Phlow: Raw Camera + Presets | $5.90 | per month |
| Phlow Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Phlow Pro - Monthly | $8.00 | per month |
| Phlow: Camera & Photo Editor | $12.49 | per month |
| Phlow Pro! | $12.49 | per 7 days |
| All Access | $48.00 | per year |
| Secret Price  - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Phlow: Camera & Photo Editor | $59.90 | per year |
| Phlow Pro - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Phlow Platinum Lifetime Access | $450.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 High-quality photos and videos
- 💡 Innovative presets and editing tools
- 🤩 Elevates content creation
- 🎨 Stunning filters and color grading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow performance and lag
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 📥 Difficulty downloading photos/videos

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent camera exposure
- Cropping tool not functioning properly
- Crashes when opening certain photos/videos

**Requested features**

- Live camera view without presets
- Advanced editing tools (e.g., selective editing, masking)
- Batch export and download options
- Improved video recording features (e.g., zoom, frame rate)


### Chronodev

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronodev-darkroom-timer/id6478027671)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a darkroom enlarger timer. It uses HomeKit-enabled devices to control your enlarger and safelights, offering features like manual control, metronome for dodging/burning, and automatic test strip creation.

**Highlights:** iPhone/iPad enlarger timer, HomeKit device control, Manual enlarger focusing, Metronome for dodging/burning, EV stop time adjustments, Automatic test strip creation, Voice control support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phlow free?

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

### Is Chronodev free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phlow or Chronodev?

Phlow is rated higher. Phlow averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Chronodev averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Phlow or Chronodev have ads?

Neither Phlow nor Chronodev shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phlow or Chronodev?

Phlow ships an update every 8 days, and Chronodev monthly. Most recently, Phlow was updated on September 23, 2026 and Chronodev on June 7, 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.*