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Best Film Developer Timer Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good film developer timer apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Film Developer Timer Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Develop!Develop!Free4.8★ (374)NoNoSep 2026
2Silver Lab – Film Dev TimerSilver Lab – Film Dev TimerFree—NoNoMay 2026
3Massive Dev Chart TimerMassive Dev Chart Timer$9.993.7★ (54)NoNoAug 2026
4Developer - Film DevelopingDeveloper - Film DevelopingFree—NoYesMay 2026
5Dev it - darkroom timerDev it - darkroom timerFree3.0★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
6ColorDev TimerColorDev TimerFree—NoYesAug 2026
7Analog Film Developer TimerAnalog Film Developer Timer$14.00—NoNoAug 2026
8Film Process TimerFilm Process TimerFree2.5★ (2)NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Film Developer Timer

Develop!#1

Develop! by Todd Breslow

Film Development Timer
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(374 ratings)
Free
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This app provides a flexible and intuitive timer for film and darkroom development. Create custom development recipes with multiple steps and intervals, and utilize a special darkroom mode for low-light conditions. Easily share your recipes and import them from FilmDev.org.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Straightforward and useful
  • 👍 Customizable timers and recipes
  • 👍 Helpful voice prompts
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Excellent for film development
  • 👍 Versatile and flexible
  • 👍 Saves time and effort
  • 👍 Chime feature to aid agitation

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔋 Cannot run in background
  • 👎 Quiet chime/alarm volume
  • 👎 Difficult to add/edit tasks
  • 👎 No darkroom mode or red light option
Massive Dev Chart Timer#3

Massive Dev Chart Timer by Freestyle Photo & Imaging

Film Developing Tool
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
3.7😐(54 ratings)
$9.99
#39in Photo & Video
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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

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FAQ about Film Developer Timer

What are the best film developer timer apps for iPhone?
Develop! tops our film developer timer apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 374 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 15 of the top film developer timer apps we rank are free to download, including Develop! and Silver Lab – Film Dev Timer.
Develop! has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ film developer timer apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Develop! is a film development timer designed for film and darkroom use. It allows you to create and manage custom development recipes with multiple steps and intervals, ensuring precise timing for your film processing.
Key features include a flexible recipe creation system with unlimited steps and intervals, a dedicated Darkroom Mode with a red-on-black theme, an integrated interval timer for precise agitation reminders, the ability to import recipes from FilmDev.org, and options to share your recipes.

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