Comparison

DevLog Darkroom vs View Camera Log

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

Head to head
About

DevLog Darkroom

Features
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DevLog is the all-in-one companion for film photographers who develop at home. Track every roll through its entire lifecycle, save the exact development recipe you used, log each frame's exposure data, and review your shooting and developing stats — all in one focused, offline app. From loading a fresh roll into your camera to archiving the final scans, DevLog keeps your analog workflow organized and repeatable. KEY FEATURES • Roll Lifecycle Timeline — Follow each roll through seven stages: loaded, shooting, shot, developing, developed, scanning, and archived, each with its own timestamp. • Development Recipes — Save your developer, dilution, temperature, time, agitation method, stop bath, fixer, wash, and a personal rating for every roll so you can reproduce your best results. • Frame Log — Record shutter speed, aperture, subject, and location for individual frames, so you never forget the shot. • Built-in Presets — Choose from a curated library of popular film stocks, developers, cameras, and lenses to fill in details fast. • Statistics — See your total rolls, rolls in progress, archived rolls, average development time, most-used film and developer, and a breakdown by film type. • 100% Offline & Private — No account, no network, no tracking. Everything stays on your device. Keep your darkroom knowledge in one place, roll after roll.

About

View Camera Log

Features
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View Camera Log is a field logbook designed for large format photographers. Record each sheet with exposure details, film holder information, camera and lens choices, location notes, reference photos, scan results, and front/rear standard movements including rise, fall, shift, tilt, and swing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qb02su.github.io/largeformatlog/privacy.html Unlike general film logbook apps, View Camera Log is built around the workflow of view cameras. It helps you keep practical shooting notes in the field and review technical movements later when developing, scanning, printing, or repeating a setup. Features: • Log exposure settings, film stock, holders, and sheet side • Record front and rear standard movements • Visualize movements with a 3D view camera model • Save camera and lens gear in a reusable library • Capture or attach reference photos • Add scan results and processing notes • Save shooting location notes and map context • Keep existing records editable even on the free plan Free users can create up to 5 exposure records. View Camera Log Pro unlocks unlimited records.

Screenshots

DevLog Darkroom3 screens
View Camera Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevLog Darkroom at none against View Camera Log's 5. 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. View Camera Log sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DevLog Darkroom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
DevLog Darkroom versus View Camera Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevLog DarkroomView Camera Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerꙓ 郭HANG SU

In-app purchases

None

DevLog Darkroom

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

View Camera Log

Subscriptions2
  • View Camera Log Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • View Camera Log Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is DevLog Darkroom free?
DevLog Darkroom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is View Camera Log free?
View Camera Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DevLog Darkroom or View Camera Log have ads?
Neither DevLog Darkroom nor View Camera Log shows ads.

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