DarkroomFlow vs Where Now?
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DarkroomFlow
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Main Description DarkroomFlow is a precision film development timer designed for analog photographers who develop their own black and white and color film. Whether you're processing Ilford HP5+, Kodak Tri-X, or C-41 color negatives, DarkroomFlow guides you through every step with manufacturer-accurate timing and agitation patterns. ACCURATE TIMING Built on data from the Massive Dev Chart and manufacturer specifications, DarkroomFlow provides precise development times for hundreds of film and developer combinations. Every agitation pattern follows official guidelines from Ilford, Kodak, and CineStill to ensure consistent, professional results. STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE The app walks you through the complete development process: - Developer - with manufacturer-specific agitation patterns - Stop Bath - continuous agitation for proper neutralization - Fixer - industry-standard timing and intervals - Final Wash - thorough film cleaning VISUAL FEEDBACK Watch your development tank rotate on screen with real-time agitation indicators. The animated tank shows exactly when to agitate, making it easy to stay on track even in a dark room. GITATION PATTERNS - B&W Films: 10 seconds initial, then 10 seconds every 60 seconds (Ilford standard) - C-41 Color: 10 seconds continuous initial, then 4 inversions every 30 seconds - Stop Bath: Continuous agitation throughout - Customizable patterns for different techniques KEY FEATURES -Multiple temperature options (68°F, 70°F, 75°F, etc.) -Dilution ratios (1+1, 1+4, stock, etc.) -Pause and resume functionality -Audio and visual agitation alerts -Beautiful liquid glass interface -Dark mode optimized for darkroom use -No ads, no subscriptions SUPPORTED FILMS - Ilford HP5 Plus, FP4 Plus, Delta 100/400/3200 - Kodak Tri-X, T-Max, Plus-X - Fuji Neopan, Acros - Fomapan, Rollei, Kentmere - All C-41 color negative films - And many more... SUPPORTED DEVELOPERS - Ilford ID-11, Ilfosol, Microphen - Kodak D-76, HC-110, T-Max - Rodinal/R09 - CineStill CS41 (C-41) - Tetenal Colortec (C-41) - And dozens more... PERFECT FOR - Home darkroom enthusiasts - Photography students - Professional photographers - Anyone developing their own film LEGAL & SAFETY DarkroomFlow provides guidelines based on manufacturer specifications. Always refer to official documentation for your specific chemistry. Film development results can vary based on chemistry age, temperature accuracy, and technique. Test with non-critical film first. PRIVACY DarkroomFlow does not collect any personal data. No account required. No tracking. Your development sessions stay on your device. Start developing film with confidence. Download DarkroomFlow today.
Where Now?
This app helps you track your past locations, either manually or automatically. It offers fine-grained controls for background activity and keeps all location data on your device. You can optionally integrate it with a self-hosted remote endpoint.
- Manual location tracking
- Automatic location tracking
- Background activity controls
- On-device data storage
- Optional self-hosted endpoint integration
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Where Now? is an application for keeping track of where you've been either manually or automatically using background activity with fine-grained controls. All location data is captured entirely on device, and can optionally be integrated with a (free) open-source self-hosted remote endpoint.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: DarkroomFlow at 3 against Where Now?'s 1. DarkroomFlow also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | DarkroomFlow | Where Now? |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ravi Palwe | Scott Boms |
In-app purchases
DarkroomFlow
No in-app purchases
Where Now?
No in-app purchases









