Comparison

ColorDev Timer vs ExiFilm

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

Head to head
About

ColorDev Timer

Features
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ColorDev Timer is designed for analog photographers developing color film (C-41) who want a clear, reliable, and distraction-free workflow. Choose your development kit, enter the total chemistry volume, how many rolls have already been processed, and whether you’re pushing or pulling film. The app calculates the timings and guides you through each development phase with a clear, lab-friendly timer. All development phases are listed with their individual durations, and the current phase is clearly highlighted. You can start any phase with a single tap and reset the entire process whenever needed. ColorDev Timer also tracks chemical usage, helping you know when your chemistry is approaching its recommended limits. Key features: β€’ Phase-based development timer β€’ Push / pull support β€’ Development kit and volume selection β€’ Roll usage tracking β€’ Clean interface suitable for darkroom use β€’ Designed for real analog workflows β€’ App for Apple Watch No ads. No accounts. No clutter. Just analog photography.

About

ExiFilm

Features
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ExiFilm records the missing Exif data for film photography. Designed for film photographers, this app helps you track, organize, and enhance your photography experience. Main features: - Reference Photos: Take digital reference shots with your phone to remember each frame you capture on film. - Location Tracking: Automatically record where you took each photo for later geotagging. - Photography Notes: Document camera settings, creative ideas, and shooting conditions for each frame. - Metadata Management: After developing and scanning your film, import your photos and ExiFilm will help you apply all your metadata as Exif. - Equipment Library: Maintain a detailed catalog of your cameras and lenses.

Screenshots

ColorDev Timer4 screens
ExiFilm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ExiFilm at none against ColorDev Timer's 1. ColorDev Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. ColorDev Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ExiFilm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ColorDev Timer ships an update every 4 months, ExiFilm every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
ColorDev Timer versus ExiFilm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorDev TimerExiFilm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngel David RodriguezSicheng Chen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ColorDev Timer

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
None

ExiFilm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ColorDev Timer free?
ColorDev Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExiFilm free?
ExiFilm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ColorDev Timer or ExiFilm have ads?
Neither ColorDev Timer nor ExiFilm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ColorDev Timer or ExiFilm?
ColorDev Timer ships an update every 4 months, and ExiFilm every 3 months. Most recently, ColorDev Timer was updated on October 9, 2026 and ExiFilm on October 7, 2026.

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