Comparison

Silverlog Timer vs FilmDev

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

Head to head
About

Silverlog Timer

Features
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Silverlog Timer is a purpose-built timer for darkroom film and print development, with agitation interval tracking and a red-only display mode for use under safelight conditions. HOW IT WORKS Pick a process, or build your own from steps that each have their own time and agitation interval. Start the timer and it runs through each step in turn, with clear visual and audio cues for each agitation cycle. Red mode switches every screen to a red-only display for print processing. FEATURES • Multi-step processes with a time and agitation interval for each step • Built-in templates for B&W, B&W stand development, C-41, E-6 and print development • Create and save your own processes • Agitation interval tracking with alerts • Red safelight display mode for print darkrooms • Audio alerts for agitation and completion • Countdown with progress through the whole process • Large, readable display • Works offline — no internet connection needed • Dark mode support USEFUL FOR • Black and white film development • C-41 and E-6 processing • Darkroom print development • Any timed chemical process with regular agitation Part of the Silverlog photography toolkit. No account required. No data collected.

About

FilmDev

This app provides a multi-stage timer for film development, featuring a darkroom-safe screen, configurable agitation cues, and temperature compensation. It allows users to save custom recipes and log development sessions.

Highlights
  • Multi-stage auto-advance timer
  • Darkroom-safe red display
  • Haptic and beep agitation cues
  • Backgrounded timer accuracy
  • Temperature compensation
  • Custom recipe library
  • Develop log
Features
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FilmDev is a darkroom-safe multi-stage timer built for home film developers — B&W and C-41, push/pull, and beyond. ■ Multi-stage auto-advance timer Set up develop, stop, fix and wash stages once. FilmDev counts each stage down and auto-advances to the next — no fumbling for a stopwatch in the dark. ■ True darkroom-safe screen Running timer screen is pure black with a deep red display only — no white pixels, no accidental flash. Fullscreen immersive, safe for your eyes and your film. ■ Haptic + beep agitation cues Feel and hear when it's time to agitate — configurable haptic pulses and beep cues so you don't need to watch the screen. ■ Wall-clock accurate, even backgrounded Timing is based on real elapsed time, not a fragile in-app counter — lock your phone or switch apps and the timer stays accurate when you come back. ■ Temperature compensation Adjust develop time for your actual chemistry temperature using a standard B&W time-temp factor. A guide, not a guarantee — always verify against your own testing. ■ Your own recipe library Build and save your own recipes — film stock, developer, dilution, temperature, and every stage. Starter recipes are included from manufacturer datasheets, clearly marked "verify before use." Your recipes, your times. ■ Develop log Log every roll you develop — recipe used, film, developer, notes and a rating — so you can track what worked. ■ FilmDev Pro (one-time purchase) Unlock unlimited recipes, remove ads, and export/import your recipe library as JSON. One-time purchase, no subscription. ■ 8 languages, private by design No account, no cloud. Everything — recipes and logs — stays on your device.

Screenshots

Silverlog Timer4 screens
FilmDev4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Silverlog Timer at none against FilmDev's shown. Silverlog Timer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). FilmDev's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Silverlog Timer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and FilmDev sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Silverlog Timer ships an update weekly, FilmDev monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Silverlog Timer versus FilmDev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilverlog TimerFilmDev
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon WestgateSEONYONG LEE

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Silverlog Timer

One-time5
  • Nice One$0.99
  • Legend$2.99
  • Absolute Hero$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Guardian Angel$9.99
  • Actual Saint$29.99
1 purchases

FilmDev

One-time1
  • FilmDev Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Silverlog Timer free?
Silverlog Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FilmDev free?
FilmDev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Silverlog Timer or FilmDev have ads?
FilmDev shows ads; Silverlog Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Silverlog Timer or FilmDev?
Silverlog Timer ships an update weekly, and FilmDev monthly. Most recently, Silverlog Timer was updated on October 28, 2026 and FilmDev on October 29, 2026.

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