Comparison

ColorDev Timer vs Grain Film Toolkit

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

Grain Film Toolkit

Features
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grain. is a toolkit built for film photographers who want to work with intention. EXPOSURE CALCULATOR Use the Sunny 16 rule to calculate the correct aperture for any lighting condition. Enter your film ISO and shutter speed β€” grain. gives you the aperture instantly. Enable Reciprocity Correction for long exposures and let the app compensate for your film's reciprocity failure automatically. FILM ROLL TRACKER Log every roll you shoot. Track film stock, camera body, ISO, and frame count. Update each roll's status from Loaded to Exposed to Developed. Never lose track of what's in your camera or what's waiting to be developed. DARKROOM TIMER Choose a built-in development preset or build your own custom pipeline. The timer walks you through each step β€” developer, stop bath, fixer, wash β€” and alerts you when it's time to move on. Safelight Mode switches to a red-safe display so you can work in the dark without fogging your prints. LIGHT METER A built-in incident light meter using your iPhone camera to help you read the light before you shoot. Your photos are saved only on your device. grain. never uploads, shares, or stores your images anywhere.

Screenshots

ColorDev Timer4 screens
Grain Film Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Grain Film Toolkit at weekly against ColorDev Timer's every 4 months. Grain Film Toolkit also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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 Grain Film Toolkit 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 4 months, Grain Film Toolkit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ColorDev Timer versus Grain Film Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorDev TimerGrain Film Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngel David RodriguezJohn Jaen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ColorDev Timer

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

Grain Film Toolkit

One-time1
  • Unlock Grain$8.99

Questions

Is ColorDev Timer free?
ColorDev Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grain Film Toolkit free?
Grain Film Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ColorDev Timer or Grain Film Toolkit have ads?
Neither ColorDev Timer nor Grain Film Toolkit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ColorDev Timer or Grain Film Toolkit?
ColorDev Timer ships an update every 4 months, and Grain Film Toolkit weekly. Most recently, ColorDev Timer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Grain Film Toolkit on October 24, 2026.

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