# Darkroom Formulas vs Crown & Flint

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crown & Flint at 88% against Darkroom Formulas's 29%. Crown & Flint also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and rating (4.7 vs 2.5). Darkroom Formulas's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Crown & Flint is free to download; Darkroom Formulas costs $5.99 up front. Crown & Flint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Darkroom Formulas asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crown & Flint holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Darkroom Formulas's written reviews are positive against 88% of Crown & Flint's.

Darkroom Formulas ships an update every 14 months, Crown & Flint every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Darkroom Formulas | Crown & Flint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkroom-formulas/id807461207/reviews) | **[4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crown-and-flint/id6459054973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freestyle Photo & Imaging](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786429988) | [Don Goodman-Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127996349) |

## What reviewers say

### Darkroom Formulas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkroom-formulas/id807461207)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crown & Flint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crown-and-flint/id6459054973)

This app helps analog photographers manage their film, track camera settings, and meter light accurately. It allows users to record detailed metadata for each shot and organize their film collection from purchase to archival. The interface is optimized for ease of use, even for left-handed operation.

**Highlights:** Accurate light meter, Record camera and lens settings, Track film stock and metadata, Manage film collection lifecycle, Reference images for film identification, Optimized for left-handed operation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mode | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Darkroom Formulas free?

Darkroom Formulas costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crown & Flint free?

Crown & Flint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Darkroom Formulas or Crown & Flint?

Crown & Flint is rated higher. Darkroom Formulas averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Crown & Flint averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.

### Do Darkroom Formulas or Crown & Flint have ads?

Neither Darkroom Formulas nor Crown & Flint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Darkroom Formulas or Crown & Flint?

Darkroom Formulas ships an update every 14 months, and Crown & Flint every 9 days. Most recently, Darkroom Formulas was updated on November 1, 2026 and Crown & Flint on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*