Analog Film Developer Timer vs Darkroom Lab Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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 — from presoak and development through stop bath and fixer. Key features: • Accurate calculator for missing development times • Manufacturer-sourced reference data • Cine film format support: Kodak Double-X, Foma Fomapan Cine, ORWO, and more • Custom development time entries • Fully adjustable push/pull, dilution, temperature, and agitation • Multi-step timer: presoak, developer, stop bath, and fixer • C-41 workflow for chromogenic black & white films like Ilford XP2 and Kodak BW400CN • 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.
Darkroom Lab Timer
This advanced timer app is designed for photographic processes like C-41, E-6, and B&W. It offers customizable steps, separate agitation sequences, and helpful tools like a volume mixer and safelight simulation.
- Customizable steps
- Separate agitation sequences
- Process templates
- Volume and dilution mixer
- Safelight simulation
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The Darkroom Lab Timer App is an advanced multi-phase timer designed for use with C-41, E-6, ECN-2, RA-4 and B&W photographic processes. Key Features: Up to 25 customizable steps Separate agitation sequences for each step Templates for easy configuration Volume and Dilution Mixer Safelight simulation modes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Darkroom Lab Timer at 70% against Analog Film Developer Timer's 32%. Darkroom Lab Timer also leads on price ($8.99 vs $14.00) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). Analog Film Developer Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Analog Film Developer Timer costs $14.00 and Darkroom Lab Timer $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Analog Film Developer Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Darkroom Lab Timer every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Analog Film Developer Timer | Darkroom Lab Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.00 | $8.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #195 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthias Eichner | Freestyle Photo & Imaging |
Customer experience
Analog Film Developer Timer
Darkroom Lab Timer
In-app purchases
Analog Film Developer Timer
No in-app purchases
Darkroom Lab Timer
No in-app purchases
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