DevelopFilm vs Agitation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DevelopFilm
This app is a pocket darkroom companion for black-and-white film development. It offers official developing times, a smart timer with agitation guidance, and full process control. Track your film details and parameters in a built-in journal to refine your workflow and achieve consistent results.
- Official developing times database
- Smart timer with agitation guidance
- Full process control adjustments
- Built-in film roll journal
- Quick custom timer
- Darkroom-ready minimal interface
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Your pocket darkroom for black-and-white film. DevelopFilm is a complete darkroom companion designed to help you develop film with confidence — whether it’s your first roll or your hundredth. Official developing times: Access precise data from manufacturer datasheets for Adox, Bergger, Foma, Fujifilm, Ilford, Kentmere, Kodak, Rollei, and more. The library is continuously expanding. Smart timer with agitation guidance: Run a clean dual-phase timer for developing and fixing, with built-in agitation reminders and visual alerts. Full process control: Adjust by temperature, developer reuse, push/pull stops, processing vessel, fixer, stop bath, toners, and more — everything that affects your final look. Built-in journal: Keep track of every roll. Save your film details, developing parameters, notes, and photos so you can repeat your best results or refine your workflow. Quick Timer: Need flexibility? Set a custom time and start developing instantly. Darkroom-ready design: A minimal, dark-mode interface that stays readable under safe lights and keeps you focused on the process. Whether you’re new to film developing or refining your craft, DevelopFilm helps you stay consistent, learn faster, and enjoy every step of the process. Upgrade to Darkroom Pass to unlock pro features like push/pull adjustments, fixer timer, and photo journaling. Terms of Use: mirnijatom.github.io/terms.html Privacy Policy: mirnijatom.github.io/privacy.html
Agitation
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Agitation is a film development timer and record keeper for black-and-white darkroom work. Choose a film, developer, dilution, ISO, and temperature, then run a clear step-by-step timer for your development process. Save sessions with notes, temperatures, and sample photos so you can compare results and repeat working setups. The free version includes 20 common official recipes, custom manual recipes, 3 complete development runs, 5 saved records, 1 sample photo per record, 2 temperature updates per run, and 1 reusable setup. Agitation Premium removes these limits. New users can start with an eligible 7-day free trial through the App Store, subscribe monthly or yearly, or choose a one-time lifetime unlock. Premium includes: - Complete official film and developer database - Unlimited guided development runs and temperature updates - More saved records, sample photos, and reusable setups - Ongoing data corrections and app updates Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your App Store account before the renewal date. Trial eligibility is managed by Apple and is usually available once per subscription group. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DevelopFilm at every 11 days against Agitation's every 6 weeks. Agitation's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DevelopFilm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Agitation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DevelopFilm ships an update every 11 days, Agitation every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DevelopFilm | Agitation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandrs Bertulis | 晟 刘 |
In-app purchases
DevelopFilm
- Darkroom Pass Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Darkroom Pass Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$34.99
Agitation
- Agitation Premium$0.991 Month
- Agitation Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Agitation Lifetime$14.99
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