Comparison

DisparaTimer vs FilmDevMate

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

Head to head
About

DisparaTimer

Features
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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.

About

FilmDevMate

Features
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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.

Screenshots

DisparaTimer4 screens
FilmDevMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DisparaTimer ships an update monthly, FilmDevMate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
DisparaTimer versus FilmDevMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisparaTimerFilmDevMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngel David RodriguezYeji Hong

In-app purchases

None

DisparaTimer

No in-app purchases

None

FilmDevMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DisparaTimer free?
DisparaTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FilmDevMate free?
FilmDevMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DisparaTimer or FilmDevMate have ads?
FilmDevMate shows ads; DisparaTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, DisparaTimer or FilmDevMate?
DisparaTimer ships an update monthly, and FilmDevMate every 2 days. Most recently, DisparaTimer was updated on September 18, 2026 and FilmDevMate on October 10, 2026.

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