Comparison

DevProCo vs FilmDev

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€” whether you're developing B&W film, color negative (C-41), slide film (E-6), or darkroom prints (RA-4). FEATURES โ€ข Guided step-by-step development sessions with automatic agitation reminders โ€ข Text-to-speech announces each step and agitation โ€” keep your hands in the tank โ€ข Hands-free voice control: say "next" to advance steps โ€ข Automatic chemistry volume and dilution calculator โ€ข Built-in process library with pre-configured recipes (Rodinal, DD-X, C-41, RA-4) โ€ข Create and save your own custom processes โ€ข Share processes with other DevProCo users via QR code โ€ข Screen stays on during active sessions โ€ข Supports English, German, Spanish and French

About

FilmDev

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FilmDev is a darkroom-safe multi-stage timer built for home film developers โ€” B&W and C-41, push/pull, and beyond. โ–  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 โ€” no fumbling for a stopwatch in the dark. โ–  True darkroom-safe screen Running timer screen is pure black with a deep red display only โ€” no white pixels, no accidental flash. Fullscreen immersive, safe for your eyes and your film. โ–  Haptic + beep agitation cues Feel and hear when it's time to agitate โ€” configurable haptic pulses and beep cues so you don't need to watch the screen. โ–  Wall-clock accurate, even backgrounded Timing is based on real elapsed time, not a fragile in-app counter โ€” lock your phone or switch apps and the timer stays accurate when you come back. โ–  Temperature compensation Adjust develop time for your actual chemistry temperature using a standard B&W time-temp factor. A guide, not a guarantee โ€” always verify against your own testing. โ–  Your own recipe library Build and save your own recipes โ€” film stock, developer, dilution, temperature, and every stage. Starter recipes are included from manufacturer datasheets, clearly marked "verify before use." Your recipes, your times. โ–  Develop log Log every roll you develop โ€” recipe used, film, developer, notes and a rating โ€” so you can track what worked. โ–  FilmDev Pro (one-time purchase) Unlock unlimited recipes, remove ads, and export/import your recipe library as JSON. One-time purchase, no subscription. โ–  8 languages, private by design No account, no cloud. Everything โ€” recipes and logs โ€” 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 device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท 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.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
DevProCo versus FilmDev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevProCoFilmDev
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Monthly
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size76 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$4.99

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.

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