Comparison

f/ Tools vs Analog Film Developer Timer

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

Head to head
About

f/ Tools

This photography tool offers a suite of calculators for concepts like depth of field, print resolution, and flash exposure. It helps users visually grasp complex photographic principles with integrated help and a glossary. The app also includes a camera bag feature with lens limits.

Highlights
  • Graphic depth of field calculator
  • Graphic Airy disc calculator
  • Graphic format calculator
  • Motion freeze calculator
  • Graphic blur size calculator
  • Graphic flash exposure calculator
  • Camera bag with lens limits
Features
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f/Tools is a set of tools for digital and analog photography. Explore sensor sharpness, depth of field, print resolution, bokeh size, flash exposure, and more — all in one place. Designed to help you visually understand complex photographic concepts, with built-in help and a glossary. Features: • Graphic depth of field calculator • Graphic Airy disc calculator • Graphic format (scene/print) calculator • Motion freeze calculator • Graphic blur size calculator • Graphic flash exposure calculator • Camera bag with lens limits • Quick setup with popular camera brands included

About

Analog Film Developer Timer

This app helps analog film photographers develop film with precision and consistency. It features a smart calculator for estimating development times and an integrated timer with agitation reminders, all based on manufacturer-sourced data.

Highlights
  • Development time calculator
  • Manufacturer-sourced data
  • Custom development entries
  • Push/pull, dilution, temperature, agitation adjustments
  • Integrated timer with agitation reminders
  • Reliable and repeatable results
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Develop analog film with confidence and consistency. FilmDeveloperPro is a precise darkroom tool built on authentic development times sourced directly from manufacturers. Use the smart development time calculator to estimate missing times based on push/pull, dilution, temperature, and agitation. The built-in timer with agitation reminders keeps every step on track — from presoak and development through stop bath and fixer. Key features: • Accurate calculator for missing development times • Manufacturer-sourced reference data • Cine film format support: Kodak Double-X, Foma Fomapan Cine, ORWO, and more • Custom development time entries • Fully adjustable push/pull, dilution, temperature, and agitation • Multi-step timer: presoak, developer, stop bath, and fixer • C-41 workflow for chromogenic black & white films like Ilford XP2 and Kodak BW400CN • Live Activity shows your timer on the lock screen Whether you develop black & white or chromogenic C-41 films, FilmDeveloperPro makes every step controlled, reliable, and repeatable.

Screenshots

f/ Tools4 screens
Analog Film Developer Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: f/ Tools at 93% against Analog Film Developer Timer's 32%. f/ Tools also leads on price ($3.99 vs $14.00) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

f/ Tools costs $3.99 and Analog Film Developer Timer $14.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

f/ Tools ships an update every 2 weeks, Analog Film Developer Timer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
f/ Tools versus Analog Film Developer Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterf/ ToolsAnalog Film Developer Timer
Price$3.99 — better$14.00
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews — better32.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid QuilesMatthias Eichner

Customer experience

f/ Tools

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%

Analog Film Developer Timer

Written reviews31 reviews
Positive32.3%
Neutral29.0%
Negative38.7%

In-app purchases

None

f/ Tools

No in-app purchases

None

Analog Film Developer Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is f/ Tools free?
f/ Tools costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Analog Film Developer Timer free?
Analog Film Developer Timer costs $14.00, with no in-app purchases.
Do f/ Tools or Analog Film Developer Timer have ads?
Neither f/ Tools nor Analog Film Developer Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, f/ Tools or Analog Film Developer Timer?
f/ Tools ships an update every 2 weeks, and Analog Film Developer Timer every 5 weeks. Most recently, f/ Tools was updated on October 1, 2026 and Analog Film Developer Timer on October 11, 2026.

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