Comparison

ColorDev Timer vs Silverlog Timer

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

Silverlog Timer

Features
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Silverlog Timer is a purpose-built timer for darkroom film and print development, with agitation interval tracking and a red-only display mode for use under safelight conditions. HOW IT WORKS Pick a process, or build your own from steps that each have their own time and agitation interval. Start the timer and it runs through each step in turn, with clear visual and audio cues for each agitation cycle. Red mode switches every screen to a red-only display for print processing. FEATURES β€’ Multi-step processes with a time and agitation interval for each step β€’ Built-in templates for B&W, B&W stand development, C-41, E-6 and print development β€’ Create and save your own processes β€’ Agitation interval tracking with alerts β€’ Red safelight display mode for print darkrooms β€’ Audio alerts for agitation and completion β€’ Countdown with progress through the whole process β€’ Large, readable display β€’ Works offline β€” no internet connection needed β€’ Dark mode support USEFUL FOR β€’ Black and white film development β€’ C-41 and E-6 processing β€’ Darkroom print development β€’ Any timed chemical process with regular agitation Part of the Silverlog photography toolkit. No account required. No data collected.

Screenshots

ColorDev Timer4 screens
Silverlog Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Silverlog Timer at weekly against ColorDev Timer's every 4 months. On price, ads, 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. ColorDev Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Silverlog Timer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ColorDev Timer ships an update every 4 months, Silverlog Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ColorDev Timer versus Silverlog Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorDev TimerSilverlog Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngel David RodriguezSimon Westgate

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ColorDev Timer

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
5 purchases

Silverlog Timer

One-time5
  • Nice One$0.99
  • Legend$2.99
  • Absolute Hero$4.99
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  • Guardian Angel$9.99
  • Actual Saint$29.99

Questions

Is ColorDev Timer free?
ColorDev Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Silverlog Timer free?
Silverlog Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ColorDev Timer or Silverlog Timer have ads?
Neither ColorDev Timer nor Silverlog Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ColorDev Timer or Silverlog Timer?
ColorDev Timer ships an update every 4 months, and Silverlog Timer weekly. Most recently, ColorDev Timer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Silverlog Timer on October 6, 2026.

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