DisparaTimer vs FilmDevMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
DisparaTimer
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DisparaTimer is a mobile app that, when connected to a Raspberry Pico W/WH, can control the exposure time of a photographic enlarger using a power relay. The physical setup is inexpensive and easy to assemble. DisparaTimer has two operation modes. The first is a traditional timer mode, where you set a specific time for each exposure. The second is designed for creating test strips with constant fractional step increments over a base time. On iPad (iPadOS 17 and later), DisparaTimer includes a landscape-only notes panel that lets you add photos or images of your test strips and make handwritten or visual annotations directly on them.
FilmDevMate
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Film developing, start to finish From finding a recipe to running the timer to logging your results. FilmDevMate brings the entire developing process into one app. β Find and share developing recipes Browse recipes organized by film and developer combination. Follow recipes shared by other users, or publish the ones you've dialed in yourself. Need to push or pull? Just pick the stops β the adjusted developing time is calculated instantly. β A hands-free timer The timer runs each step straight from the recipe, and you can edit steps to match your own workflow. It keeps perfect time in the background and notifies you when each step ends β no more clutching a stopwatch. β Conquer the developing world Every roll you develop claims new territory. Fill in your own developing map and battle users around the world for turf. β Let the app do the math Calculate dilution ratios with the mixer and convert units in a couple of taps. No measuring mistakes β just focus on developing. β Your logs become your skill Review past sessions in History and rerun the timer with the same settings in one tap. The dashboard shows your developing stats by format and film stock at a glance. Develop another roll today, with FilmDevMate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DisparaTimer at none against FilmDevMate's shown. DisparaTimer also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). FilmDevMate's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DisparaTimer ships an update monthly, FilmDevMate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DisparaTimer | FilmDevMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Angel David Rodriguez | Yeji Hong |
In-app purchases
DisparaTimer
No in-app purchases
FilmDevMate
No in-app purchases
Questions
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