Comparison

Silverlog Timer vs DBW FilmCalc

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

DBW FilmCalc

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DBW FilmCalc is a simple exposure companion for black and white film photographers. Enter what you know and get the exposure you need, then time it from your iPhone. • Bellows: compensation in stops and exposure factor for your lens and bellows extension • Reciprocity: manufacturer-published correction for your film • Exposure: film, metered time and optional bellows, corrected in the right order, with a big result and a START TIMER button • Timer: large full-screen timer that keeps accurate time and stays awake while running, with a soft chime and haptic at the end • Light, dark and red night modes, big touch targets, VoiceOver and Dynamic Type Supported films, each with its data source shown in the app: • Ilford HP5 Plus, FP4 Plus, Delta 100 Professional, Delta 400 Professional, Pan F Plus • Kodak Tri-X 400, T-Max 100, T-Max 400 • Kentmere Pan 100, Pan 400 • Fomapan 100 Classic, 200 Creative, 400 Action No account, no ads, no tracking, no internet needed. The app collects no personal data. Made by Digital Black & White. Results follow manufacturers' published data but depend on your film, developer and conditions, so make test exposures for critical work. Film names are trademarks of their respective owners. Not affiliated with or endorsed by them.

Screenshots

Silverlog Timer4 screens
DBW FilmCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DBW FilmCalc at none against Silverlog Timer's 5. DBW FilmCalc also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Silverlog Timer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. DBW FilmCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Silverlog Timer ships an update weekly, DBW FilmCalc every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Silverlog Timer versus DBW FilmCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilverlog TimerDBW FilmCalc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon WestgateIan Barber

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Silverlog Timer

One-time5
  • Nice One$0.99
  • Legend$2.99
  • Absolute Hero$4.99
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  • Guardian Angel$9.99
  • Actual Saint$29.99
None

DBW FilmCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Silverlog Timer free?
Silverlog Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DBW FilmCalc free?
DBW FilmCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Silverlog Timer or DBW FilmCalc have ads?
Neither Silverlog Timer nor DBW FilmCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Silverlog Timer or DBW FilmCalc?
Silverlog Timer ships an update weekly, and DBW FilmCalc every 2 days. Most recently, Silverlog Timer was updated on October 6, 2026 and DBW FilmCalc on October 15, 2026.

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