Analog Film Developer Timer vs SilverFast JobMonitor
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.
SilverFast JobMonitor
Monitor the progress of your scanning and image processing jobs remotely on your iOS device. View previews and progress bars for each item in your queue, or receive push notifications when jobs are complete. Requires SilverFast 8 software and a Wi-Fi connection.
- Remote job progress monitoring
- Preview images for each job
- Progress bar display
- Push notifications for job completion
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Monitor on iPhone, iPad, iPod
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This App is an iOS monitor for keeping track of scanning and image processing jobs performed by main application SilverFast 8. SilverFast 8 SilverFast is a professional, yet intuitive scanner and digital imaging software. SilverFast is your first choice for digitizing and archiving photos, slides and negative film using your PC. JobMonitor App For scanning or processing large image files in SilverFast 8, the new JobMonitor App will comfortably display the progress of these scans or image optimization jobs on your iPhone, iPad or iPod using a Wi-Fi connection. You will find a preview image and a progress bar for every single image item enlisted on your current job queue. If a Wi-Fi connection is not available, a Push Notification will notify you once your scanner has finished its current job. Additional Requirements - SilverFast Ai Studio or HDR Studio (8.8.0r11 or later) installed on your computer. The JobMonitor functionality has to be activated from the main application's Service Dialog (accessible from SilverFast's Welcome Screen). - Wi-Fi connection between computer system and iOS device. - For monitoring scan jobs: a supported scanner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SilverFast JobMonitor at Free against Analog Film Developer Timer's $14.00. SilverFast JobMonitor also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). Analog Film Developer Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 30 months) and review sentiment (32% vs 17%). 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
SilverFast JobMonitor 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.
Analog Film Developer Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, SilverFast JobMonitor every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Analog Film Developer Timer | SilverFast JobMonitor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.00 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 30 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthias Eichner | LaserSoft Imaging AG |
Customer experience
Analog Film Developer Timer
SilverFast JobMonitor
In-app purchases
Analog Film Developer Timer
No in-app purchases
SilverFast JobMonitor
No in-app purchases
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