Comparison

Analog Film Developer Timer vs Darkroom Formulas

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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.

About

Darkroom Formulas

This app provides a digital cookbook of over 160 chemical formulas for darkroom photography. It features a volume mixer for easy proportional adjustments and allows users to save, edit, and share their own recipes. Access all data offline, making it a convenient tool for photographers.

Highlights
  • 160+ chemical formulas
  • Custom formula editing
  • Proportional volume mixer
  • Offline access
  • Formula export and backup
  • Supports multiple units
Features
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Darkroom Formulas contains a database with over 160 chemical formulas from Digitaltruth.com including film developers, print developers, toners, reducers, intensifiers and more. Users can edit existing formulas or add their own favorite recipes. The app contains a powerful Volume Mixer allowing all ingredients to be adjusted proportionally on-the-fly. No more messing around with complex calculations, simply change the final volume and every ingredient changes automatically! Your own saved formulas can be exported and shared by email, or stored externally as a back up. The app includes all the data internally, so there is no need to connect to the internet to use it. Simply download and store in your pocket. Ideal for lab technicians and other darkroom users who need to mix formulas from scratch. Formulas can include up to 3 part mixes (eg. Part A, Part B, Part C) and each part can contain up to 10 ingredients, allowing a maximum total of 30 ingredients. Available units are ml, g, fl oz, oz, tsp, grains and drops. Lifetime free updates, no ads, no add-ons.

Screenshots

Analog Film Developer Timer4 screens
Darkroom Formulas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Darkroom Formulas at $5.99 against Analog Film Developer Timer's $14.00. Darkroom Formulas also leads on chart position (#197 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). Analog Film Developer Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Analog Film Developer Timer costs $14.00 and Darkroom Formulas $5.99 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, Darkroom Formulas every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Analog Film Developer Timer versus Darkroom Formulas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnalog Film Developer TimerDarkroom Formulas
Price$14.00$5.99 — better
Rating—2.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.3% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#197 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias EichnerFreestyle Photo & Imaging

Customer experience

Analog Film Developer Timer

Written reviews31 reviews
Positive32.3%
Neutral29.0%
Negative38.7%

Darkroom Formulas

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

Analog Film Developer Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Darkroom Formulas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Analog Film Developer Timer free?
Analog Film Developer Timer costs $14.00, with no in-app purchases.
Is Darkroom Formulas free?
Darkroom Formulas costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Analog Film Developer Timer or Darkroom Formulas have ads?
Neither Analog Film Developer Timer nor Darkroom Formulas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Analog Film Developer Timer or Darkroom Formulas?
Analog Film Developer Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Darkroom Formulas every 14 months. Most recently, Analog Film Developer Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Darkroom Formulas on October 7, 2026.

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