Comparison

Analog Film Developer Timer vs Hensel Remote

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

Head to head
About

Analog Film Developer Timer

This app helps analog film photographers develop film with precision and consistency. It features a smart calculator for estimating development times and an integrated timer with agitation reminders, all based on manufacturer-sourced data.

Highlights
  • Development time calculator
  • Manufacturer-sourced data
  • Custom development entries
  • Push/pull, dilution, temperature, agitation adjustments
  • Integrated timer with agitation reminders
  • Reliable and repeatable results
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Develop analog film with confidence and consistency. FilmDeveloperPro is a precise darkroom tool built on authentic development times sourced directly from manufacturers. Use the smart development time calculator to estimate missing times based on push/pull, dilution, temperature, and agitation. The built-in timer with agitation reminders keeps every step on track โ€” from presoak and development through stop bath and fixer. Key features: โ€ข Accurate calculator for missing development times โ€ข Manufacturer-sourced reference data โ€ข Cine film format support: Kodak Double-X, Foma Fomapan Cine, ORWO, and more โ€ข Custom development time entries โ€ข Fully adjustable push/pull, dilution, temperature, and agitation โ€ข Multi-step timer: presoak, developer, stop bath, and fixer โ€ข C-41 workflow for chromogenic black & white films like Ilford XP2 and Kodak BW400CN โ€ข Live Activity shows your timer on the lock screen Whether you develop black & white or chromogenic C-41 films, FilmDeveloperPro makes every step controlled, reliable, and repeatable.

About

Hensel Remote

Features
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With the Hensel Remote App you can remote control up to 12 Expert D Flashes from your iPhone or iPad. You can define all settings, create groups of devices and save configurations for recall. The Expert D Flashes need to be equipped with a Wifi Module so that the app can connect.

Screenshots

Analog Film Developer Timer4 screens
Hensel Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hensel Remote at Free against Analog Film Developer Timer's $14.00. Hensel Remote also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). Analog Film Developer Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Hensel Remote is free to download; Analog Film Developer Timer costs $14.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Analog Film Developer Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Hensel Remote every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Analog Film Developer Timer versus Hensel Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnalog Film Developer TimerHensel Remote
Price$14.00Free โ€” better
Positive reviews32.3% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks โ€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.08.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias EichnerHENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

None

Analog Film Developer Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Hensel Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Analog Film Developer Timer free?
Analog Film Developer Timer costs $14.00, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hensel Remote free?
Hensel Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Analog Film Developer Timer or Hensel Remote have ads?
Neither Analog Film Developer Timer nor Hensel Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Analog Film Developer Timer or Hensel Remote?
Analog Film Developer Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hensel Remote every 6 months. Most recently, Analog Film Developer Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Hensel Remote on October 2, 2026.

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