SHC3 vs DevClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SHC3
This camera app prioritizes a consistent and predictable user experience, mimicking a physical camera. It offers advanced customization for shooting logic and image styles, allowing users to capture and process high-quality RAW images with extensive creative control.
- Consistent control logic
- Customizable operation system
- 16-bit RAW capture
- Layered image styles (Color, Tone, Effects, Recipe)
- On-device processing
- No account or tracking
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SHC3 - Simple Hardcore Camera (3). An app. A camera. A tool you can trust when you press the shutter. SHC3 is built around a single idea: a camera app should feel like a real camera. Consistent control logic, a static UI that does not jump around, predictable behavior shot after shot. Out of the box it works close to the stock camera. Go deeper and you can shape your own shooting logic and image style, then switch between them instantly. CONSISTENT CONTROL LOGIC A handy tool. Stable, flexible, less distraction. Different parameters share the same interaction pattern so your hands learn once and apply everywhere. CUSTOM OPERATION SYSTEM Tailor the controls to your shooting style. Strip away what you don't need, keep what makes you faster. 16-BIT RAW Capture the raw sensor data with a precise, tuned color pipeline. Minimal algorithmic intervention - the image stays yours to finish. IMAGE STYLE, FOUR LAYERS • Color - dozens of color presets that set the overall tone of the frame. • Tone - fine-tune tonality on top of the color base, control light and depth. • Effects - layer in texture and atmosphere for creative expression. • Recipe - combine Color, Tone, and Effects into a recipe. Preview in real time, switch instantly, share with others. Free parameter combinations. Presets are not the ceiling. FOCUSED Only what matters to the image itself. No unrelated features, no fluff, no clutter. Made for photographers who know what they're doing. PRIVACY All processing happens on your device. No account, no sign-up, no tracking. Your photos stay in your Photo Library. Terms of Use (EULA): https://shc3.aligo.dev/en/terms/
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevClock at none against SHC3's 2. 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
Both are free to download. SHC3 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. DevClock asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SHC3 against 5.0 for DevClock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | SHC3 | DevClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | aligo | 思圆 潘 |
Customer experience
SHC3
DevClock
In-app purchases
SHC3
- SHC3 Pro Monthly$0.491 Month
- SHC3 Pro Annual$2.991 Year
DevClock
No in-app purchases









