# Wait Cam vs Darkplug

The clearest difference is rating: Darkplug at 5.0 against Wait Cam's 4.3. Wait Cam's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wait Cam sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Darkplug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Darkplug holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wait Cam | Darkplug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wait-cam-develop-your-photos/id6504952333/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkplug/id6763592659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcus Carlsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/905479758) | [PETER DR SZENTKIRALYI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895391401) |

## What reviewers say

### Wait Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wait-cam-develop-your-photos/id6504952333)

This app simulates the nostalgic experience of waiting for photos to develop, with a randomized development time between one hour and one week. Users receive notifications when their images are ready, often with a surprise filter applied.

**Highlights:** Randomized photo development time, Surprise image reveals, Nearly 200 unique filters, Optional filter removal, Save to camera roll, Share to social media

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remake images | $0.99 | one-time |
| Default timer | $0.99 | one-time |
| More filters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### Darkplug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkplug/id6763592659)

This app acts as a darkroom timer and printing tool, allowing control of enlargers via a compatible smart plug. It offers precise timing, guided workflows, and a red-on-black interface for film photographers.

**Highlights:** Enlarger control via smart plug, Precise timing, Guided workflows, Red-on-black interface, F-Stop timing, Dodge and burn planning, Guided developing timer

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Darkplug+ | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wait Cam free?

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

### Is Darkplug free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wait Cam or Darkplug?

Darkplug is rated higher. Wait Cam averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Darkplug averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wait Cam or Darkplug have ads?

Neither Wait Cam nor Darkplug shows ads.

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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.*