Best Dark Room Lab Apps

Safelight Darkroom Timer

F-Stop Print Calculator

Free

This app assists analog darkroom printers with exposure calculations, timed print workflows, and saving successful print setups. It features a darkroom-friendly timer with customizable themes and sound, an F-Stop Calculator for exposure adjustments, and the ability to save and manage print sessions.

Film Lab 35

Accurate Film Emulation

Free

This app simulates real film photochemistry, offering a tactile and intentional photo development experience. It analyzes over 1,500 film scans to accurately replicate the look of iconic film stocks, with all processing done locally on your device.

Darkroom Formulas

Photo Chemical Cookbook

$5.99

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.

SpektraLab

Film darkroom for RAW photos

Free

This app simulates a traditional film darkroom for developing RAW photos. It offers a realistic printing process with various film and paper profiles, allowing for detailed control over light and color. Enhance your images with authentic film grain and shadow colors, creating unique prints rather than simple filters.

Legacy Photo Lab

by Marco Flores

Free

This app enhances the analog photography experience by allowing users to track film orders, organize developed scans, and access digital darkroom tools. It also includes creative features like a light meter and film finish options, along with a rewards program.

Darkroom Clock

by Adam Fowler

Free

This app provides a customizable timer for film and photo development, allowing users to create unique development recipes. It features a darkroom-safe mode, a clear display, and a full-screen start/stop button for ease of use. Receive notifications if a timer is running when you leave the app.