Best Darkroom Lab Timer Apps

3.0(4 ratings)

$8.99

This advanced timer app is designed for photographic processes like C-41, E-6, and B&W. It offers customizable steps, separate agitation sequences, and helpful tools like a volume mixer and safelight simulation.

Massive Dev Chart Timer by Freestyle Photo & Imaging

Film Developing Tool

Strong Contender

3.7😐(54 ratings)

$9.99

#39in Photo & Video

This app provides an offline film development chart and a multi-step timer for photographers. It includes customizable agitation, darkroom themes, and support for various developing and fixing steps. It also offers automated compensation for development time and temperature.

What We Love

📚 Comprehensive film and developer database
⏱️ Reliable timer with agitation reminders
🎯 Easy-to-use interface for darkroom work
🌙 Darkroom mode with red/black display
✏️ Customizable development times and profiles
🔄 Temperature-time conversion calculator
💾 Ability to save custom formulas
📖 Extensive reference data in portable format

Room to Improve

🚫 Black and white film only (no color film support)
🐛 Recent update broke HC110 dilution display
🐛 App crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
💰 Price point ($8.99-$11.99) for limited functionality
🔍 Poor search functionality for films
📱 iPad version significantly inferior to iPhone
⚠️ Missing many common film stocks
🔧 Limited customization of process step names
📵 Timer doesn't run in background (iOS 8+)
💡 Rigid preset steps without full flexibility

Darkroom Clock by Adam Fowler

Worth Considering

Lab Assistant: Darkroom Timer

4.6(84 ratings)

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.

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Official developing times databaseSmart timer with agitation guidanceFull process control adjustments

This app is a pocket darkroom companion for black-and-white film development. It offers official developing times, a smart timer with agitation guidance, and full process control. Track your film details and parameters in a built-in journal to refine your workflow and achieve consistent results.

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Simple. Clear. Customizable.

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Four configurable timersCount-up and count-down modesLarge display and buttons

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