Analog Film Developer Timer vs Mea Camera Obscura
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.
Mea Camera Obscura
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Side by side with you in your darkroom, start at the develop and advise you with sound periodically or before the end of the baths (stop, fixing, etc.); another sound at the end of the baths. All without need of manual intervention. Became a safe light with a single tap, while continuing to count the running time or times. Also as a dark green light to inspect film.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Analog Film Developer Timer at every 5 weeks against Mea Camera Obscura's every 10 months. Mea Camera Obscura's advantage is price ($8.99 vs $14.00) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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 Mea Camera Obscura $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, Mea Camera Obscura every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Analog Film Developer Timer | Mea Camera Obscura |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.00 | $8.99 — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthias Eichner | Luca Barbina |
In-app purchases
Analog Film Developer Timer
No in-app purchases
Mea Camera Obscura
No in-app purchases
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