ColorDev Timer vs DevProCo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ColorDev Timer
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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 youβre 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.
DevProCo
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DevProCo is a precise development process timer for analog photographers β whether you're developing B&W film, color negative (C-41), slide film (E-6), or darkroom prints (RA-4). FEATURES β’ Guided step-by-step development sessions with automatic agitation reminders β’ Text-to-speech announces each step and agitation β keep your hands in the tank β’ Hands-free voice control: say "next" to advance steps β’ Automatic chemistry volume and dilution calculator β’ Built-in process library with pre-configured recipes (Rodinal, DD-X, C-41, RA-4) β’ Create and save your own custom processes β’ Share processes with other DevProCo users via QR code β’ Screen stays on during active sessions β’ Supports English, German, Spanish and French
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Verdict
ColorDev Timer and DevProCo are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. ColorDev Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DevProCo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ColorDev Timer | DevProCo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Angel David Rodriguez | Christoph Kretschmer |
In-app purchases
ColorDev Timer
- Buy me a coffee$2.99
DevProCo
- Premium$3.99
Questions
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