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Best Film Developer Timer Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated July 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 (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Develop!Develop!Free4.8โ˜… (374)NoNoJul 2026
2Massive Dev Chart TimerMassive Dev Chart Timer$9.993.7โ˜… (54)NoNoAug 2026
3Developer - Film DevelopingDeveloper - Film DevelopingFreeโ€”NoYesMay 2026
4Silver Lab โ€“ Film Dev TimerSilver Lab โ€“ Film Dev TimerFreeโ€”NoNoMay 2026
5Film Process TimerFilm Process TimerFree2.5โ˜… (2)NoYesMay 2026
6Analog Film Developer TimerAnalog Film Developer Timer$14.00โ€”NoNoAug 2026
7Film Development AssistantFilm Development AssistantFree5.0โ˜… (3)NoYesAug 2026
8ColorDev TimerColorDev TimerFreeโ€”NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Film Developer Timer

Develop!#1

Develop! by Todd Breslow

Film Development Timer
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Straightforward and useful
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Customizable timers and recipes
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Helpful voice prompts
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Simple and easy to use

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional crashes or bugs
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Cannot run in background
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ž Quiet chime/alarm volume
Massive Dev Chart Timer#2

Massive Dev Chart Timer by Freestyle Photo & Imaging

Film Developing Tool
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
3.7๐Ÿ˜(54 ratings)
$9.99
#40in 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

  • ๐Ÿ“š Comprehensive film and developer database
  • โฑ๏ธ Reliable timer with agitation reminders
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Easy-to-use interface for darkroom work
  • ๐ŸŒ™ Darkroom mode with red/black display

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿšซ Black and white film only (no color film support)
  • ๐Ÿ› Recent update broke HC110 dilution display
  • ๐Ÿ› App crashes on certain devices/iOS versions

More Film Developer Timer apps to explore

4
Silver Lab โ€“ Film Dev Timer
Silver Lab โ€“ Film Dev Timer
Silver Lab โ€“ Film Dev Timer
Film Development Timer
Free
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
(0)
5
Film Process Timer
Film Process Timer
Film Process Timer
Simple. Clear. Customizable.
Free

This app helps manage film developing processes with customizable multi-step timers. It offers a special darkroom mode with red hues and allows synchronization across devices. Predefined timers are available in the free version, with expanded features in the paid version.

Multiple customizable timersMulti-step timer configurationDarkroom color mode
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
(2)
free with in-app purchases
6
Analog Film Developer Timer
Analog Film Developer Timer
Analog Film Developer Timer
B&W Darkroom & C-41 Process
$14.00

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 calculatorManufacturer-sourced dataCustom development entries
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
(0)
paid
7
Film Development Assistant
Film Development Assistant
Film Development Assistant
Helps with all things film dev
Free

This app helps amateur photographers track their film development chemicals and sessions. It monitors chemical batch expiration, usage, and provides multi-stage timers for development processes. Users can also record notes on session quality for future reference.

Chemical batch trackingExpiration date monitoringSession tracking
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
(3)
free with in-app purchases
8
ColorDev Timer
ColorDev Timer
ColorDev Timer
C-41 film development timer
Free
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
(0)
9
Dev it - darkroom timer
Dev it - darkroom timer
Dev it - darkroom timer
by Dario Marcucci
Free

This app assists with analog film development by providing a database of film and developer combinations, customizable timers, and the ability to share and rate user-created recipes. Users can also create their own unique development formulas and agitation patterns.

Film/developer combination databaseCreate custom combinationsShare and rate user recipes
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
(3)
free
10
Silverlog Timer
Silverlog Timer
Silverlog Timer
by Simon Westgate
Free
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
(0)
11
Developer Box for Film
Developer Box for Film
Developer Box for Film
B&W film development
Free
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
(0)
12
Spirale
Spirale
Spirale
Develop B&W film at home
Free
$1.99 | 100% OFF
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
(0)
13
ProLab Film Developer
ProLab Film Developer
ProLab Film Developer
Adaptive color film developing
$7.99

Achieve consistent color film development at home with real-time adjustments for temperature and chemistry. This app eliminates guesswork by actively recalculating development times based on changing conditions, ensuring repeatable results without expensive equipment.

Real-time time compensationChemistry trackingDynamic Time-Temperature Engine
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
(3)
paid
14
DevelopFilm: Darkroom Lab
DevelopFilm: Darkroom Lab
DevelopFilm: Darkroom Lab
Film Developing & Timer
Free

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.

Official developing times databaseSmart timer with agitation guidanceFull process control adjustments
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
(2)
freemium
15
Safelight: Darkroom Timer
Safelight: Darkroom Timer
Safelight: Darkroom Timer
by Kamil Demirtas
$3.99
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
(0)
16
Grain Film Toolkit
Grain Film Toolkit
Grain Film Toolkit
by John Jaen
Free
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
(0)
17
DarkroomFlow
DarkroomFlow
DarkroomFlow
Focus on film, not the math.
Free
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
(0)
18
Soapbox Timer
Soapbox Timer
Soapbox Timer
by Xdev Studio Limited
$0.99

This app is a dedicated timekeeper for Pecha Kucha and Ignite presentations. It clearly displays slide numbers and remaining time, with options for audio or vibration cues for slide changes. Stay focused on your audience and manage your presentation time effectively.

Slide number displayTime remaining indicatorAudio cues for slide changes
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(1)
paid
19
Round Timer App
Round Timer App
Round Timer App
by Roland Fauster
Free

This app allows users to set custom round timers with integrated music playlists or silence. It also features a "After" picture function to capture and share moments with friends on social media.

Customizable round timer durationIntegrated music playlist selectionOption to play in silence
๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
(1)
free
20
LightMeter & Shot Log for Film
LightMeter & Shot Log for Film
LightMeter & Shot Log for Film
Check Shutter Speed + Aperture
Free
๐Ÿ“ท Photo & Video
(0)

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 July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 374 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 15 of the top film developer timer apps we rank are free to download, including Develop! and Developer - Film Developing.
Develop! has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 250+ film developer timer apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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.