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DevGlassDarkroom · iOS / iPadOS

DevGlass

Black-and-white development timing and data reference.

A development-data reference and darkroom timing tool made for film: look up parameters, run the process, log every roll — fully offline.

By the studio · iOS / iPadOS

DevGlass

What it is

DevGlass is for black-and-white and darkroom enthusiasts: from looking up recipes, mixing chemistry and timing multi-step processes, to development logs, chemical management and yearly statistics — the darkroom workflow, gathered into one iPhone or iPad.

No account, no connection, no data collection: everything stays on your device.

Core capabilities

Development database

A built-in reference you can search by format and film.

  • 308 films, 190 developers and 11,849 recipes
  • Filter by 35mm / 120 / sheet film; pick a film and ISO to get the development time and dilution
  • Most combinations include push / pull times

Multi-step development timer

Run the whole process in one go: pre-soak → develop → stop → fix → wash aid → wash → wetting agent.

  • Toggle each step on or off and adjust its duration
  • Sound and haptic prompts at every step
  • Live progress on the lock screen and Dynamic Island
  • The screen stays awake while timing

Colour processing: C-41 / E-6

Built-in standard timings and process guides, including home kits such as three-bath Blix, with handling for temperature and continuous agitation.

Agitation reminders

Four schemes — standard, continuous, minimal and custom — with sound and vibration when it's time.

Compensation calculations

Temperature compensation (the Ilford formula), reciprocity and rotary-processing compensation, giving you the adjusted development time automatically.

Dilution calculator

Mix quickly from concentrate and water.

  • Built-in tank capacities for Paterson, Jobo, AP Compact and more
  • Also supports custom volumes and any dilution ratio

Favourites, log and statistics

Keep your regulars close, and look back on your darkroom year.

  • Favourite the recipes you use often
  • Log film, developer, time, temperature, roll count and notes
  • Export the log as CSV
  • Charts and a yearly review of your darkroom footprint

Chemical management

Record opening dates and shelf life, with a reminder to replace chemistry before it expires.

Designed for the darkroom

Built to be used with wet hands under a safelight.

  • Light / dark / red safelight themes
  • A full-screen, large-type countdown
  • A developing-tank guide
  • Full backup and restore of your data (logs, favourites, chemistry)
  • Six languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, German and French

Who it's for

  • First-timers developing their own film who need a dependable schedule
  • More advanced users who push / pull, change temperature or rotary-process
  • Darkroom hobbyists who want to log their habits and track a year's output
  • Colour users who mainly shoot black and white and occasionally run C-41 / E-6

Product information

Platform
iPhone, iPad (iOS / iPadOS 17.0+)
Version
2.1
Size
≈ 7.1 MB
Category
Photo & Video
Privacy
No data collected, fully local
Developer
Cunbin Cui (LaoCui)
Contact
cuicunbin@gmail.com

DevGlass — a development-data reference and darkroom timer for film: look up parameters, run the process, log every roll — fully offline.

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