Comparison

ColorDev Timer vs DevProCo

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

DevProCo

Features
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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€’ 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

Screenshots

ColorDev Timer4 screens
DevProCo4 screens

Verdict

The call

ColorDev Timer and DevProCo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ColorDev Timer ships an update every 3 months, DevProCo every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ColorDev Timer versus DevProCo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorDev TimerDevProCo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngel David RodriguezChristoph Kretschmer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ColorDev Timer

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

DevProCo

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is ColorDev Timer free?
ColorDev Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevProCo free?
DevProCo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ColorDev Timer or DevProCo have ads?
Neither ColorDev Timer nor DevProCo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ColorDev Timer or DevProCo?
ColorDev Timer ships an update every 3 months, and DevProCo every 4 months. Most recently, ColorDev Timer was updated on November 5, 2026 and DevProCo on October 31, 2026.

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