Comparison

DevProCo vs FilmDev

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

Head to head
About

DevProCo

Features
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DevProCo is a precise development process timer for analog photographers — whether you're developing B&W film, color negative (C-41), slide film (E-6), or darkroom prints (RA-4). FEATURES • Guided step-by-step development sessions with automatic agitation reminders • Text-to-speech announces each step and agitation — keep your hands in the tank • Automatic chemistry volume and dilution calculator • Built-in process library with pre-configured recipes (Rodinal, DD-X, C-41, RA-4) • Create and save your own custom processes • Share processes with other DevProCo users via QR code • Screen stays on during active sessions • Supports English, German, Spanish and French

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

DevProCo4 screens
FilmDev4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DevProCo at none against FilmDev's shown. FilmDev's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and 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. DevProCo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FilmDev sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DevProCo ships an update every 4 months, FilmDev monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
DevProCo versus FilmDev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevProCoFilmDev
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph KretschmerSEONYONG LEE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DevProCo

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
1 purchases

FilmDev

One-time1
  • FilmDev Pro$6.99

Questions

Is DevProCo free?
DevProCo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FilmDev free?
FilmDev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DevProCo or FilmDev have ads?
FilmDev shows ads; DevProCo does not.
Which is updated more often, DevProCo or FilmDev?
DevProCo ships an update every 4 months, and FilmDev monthly. Most recently, DevProCo was updated on October 31, 2026 and FilmDev on October 31, 2026.

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