Comparison

DevelopFilm vs DevClock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

DevClock

This app assists with black-and-white film development in a darkroom. It allows users to create custom timers, follow step-by-step development processes, and view information in low light with a red mode. Features include local notifications and Live Activities for timer status.

Highlights
  • Quick timer for countdowns
  • Film and developer setup
  • Guided process timing
  • Red mode for low light
  • Local notifications and haptics
  • Live Activities support
  • Custom process plans
Features
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DevClock is a focused darkroom companion for black-and-white film work. Build quick timers, follow film development steps, and keep your process readable in low light. DevClock is designed for practical darkroom use: large controls, high-contrast timing screens, red mode, local notifications, haptics, and Live Activities for supported iOS devices. Key features: • Quick Timer for simple countdowns • Film and developer setup for black-and-white workflows • Guided process timing for develop, stop, fix, and wash steps • Red mode for darkroom-friendly viewing • Local notifications and haptic reminders • Live Activities for timer status on supported devices • Custom process plans • English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese interface options Important note: built-in development times are intended as useful starting points, not guaranteed processing instructions. Always confirm critical film, developer, temperature, and agitation choices against your own workflow and official manufacturer guidance. DevClock is local-first. It does not require an account, does not use analytics, does not include ads, and does not track you.

Screenshots

DevelopFilm4 screens
DevClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevClock at none against DevelopFilm's 3. DevClock also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DevelopFilm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DevClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DevelopFilm against 5.0 for DevClock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DevelopFilm versus DevClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevelopFilmDevClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandrs Bertulis思圆 潘

Customer experience

DevelopFilm

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DevClock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DevelopFilm

Subscriptions2
  • Darkroom Pass Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Darkroom Pass Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$34.99
None

DevClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DevelopFilm free?
DevelopFilm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevClock free?
DevClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DevelopFilm or DevClock?
DevelopFilm and DevClock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do DevelopFilm or DevClock have ads?
Neither DevelopFilm nor DevClock shows ads.

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