# Levain — Sourdough Bread Baking

> Sourdough bread baking and starter management app with recipe tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Klug.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levain/id1572641630 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Klug](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457077311)
- Category: Food & Drink, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese
- Released: 2022-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levain/id1572641630/reviews.md

## What is Levain?

Bread Baking and Sourdough Maintenance Management for iOS and iPadOS

Keep all your bread baking recipes in one single place.
Define the individual recipe steps entering all details relevant to you (step duration, automatic or manual start, ingredients, temperatures, equipment etc)

Bring your recipes to life by creating bakings.
Get notified when a step is ready to start or has just started.

Manage your sourdoughs and get notified when it’s time to feed or store them.

Monitor your bakings and levains without opening the app by using the home screen and lock screen widgets.

iCloud support: your recipes, bakings and levains will be available across all your iOS/iPadOS devices.

Levain is totally free, In-App-Purchases allow you to tip the developer and have no impact on the app's functionality.

## Key features

- Recipe management
- Sourdough starter maintenance
- Baking step tracking
- Customizable notifications
- Home and lock screen widgets
- iCloud synchronization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levain/id1572641630/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect for home bakers!

*2025-09-25*

I used to rely on excel sheets and alarms previously, but this app is so convenient. It’s easy to use and works really well to keep track of recipes and variations.

### 4/5 — Fantastic for TBI Bakers

*2025-07-19*

As someone who struggles with the effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury, the app allows me to bake with confidence. My only complaint is that is does not synchronize timers to Apple Watch so if I forget to take my phone of silent, I can miss the timer reaching zero.

### 5/5 — Irre programmiert, tolle Funktionen, aber schwer zu ergründen

*2024-09-28, version 1.1.5*

Update 09/2024:
Nun habe ich die App häufig benutzt und viel rumprobiert und habe einige tolle Features anwenden können. Die App ist wirklich irre umfangreich, ich habe sicherlich nur ansatzweise verstanden, was sie alles kann. Aber sie ist zu meinem wöchentlichen Begleiter geworden. Dafür möchte ich dem Entwickler ausdrücklich danken! Allein das Widget ist schon Gold wert! 
Was ich noch nicht kapiere, nutze ich halt einfach nicht bzw denke mir einen workaround aus.  
Wie bei Excel ;-)
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Ich bin zu doof für solche Apps… eine neue Zutat, ok, hat etwas gedauert, aber irgendwann habe ich sogar gefunden, wo man den Namen eingeben kann. Trotzdem wird diese Zutat mit einem roten Ausrufezeichen im Rezept dargestellt. Was bedeutet das? Wo gibt es eine Doku zur App? Wenn eine App nicht so intuitiv ist, dass man keine Doku benötigt, wäre eine Doku oder in-App Hilfe schon nützlich…
 —— 
Ok, Mehl braucht auch eine Angabe zur Temperatur, dann verschwindet auch der Fehler. Nächstes Problem: es gibt offensichtlich die Möglichkeit, das Ergebnis eines vorigen Schrittes nur teilweise im nächsten Schritt einzusetzen (z.B. ASG) - aber die Felder mit den % sind ausgegraut und auch im folgeschritt finde ich keine Option, die Mengen anzupassen. Und wie gebe ich einen parallelen Schritt ein, damit die Zeit für das Quellstück nicht mit in die Gesamtdauer addiert wird?
 Sorry, aber ich muss es nochmal sagen: die App ist nicht intuitiv :-(

### 4/5 — Helped me with scheduling bakes

*2023-11-21*

This app has a nice clean interface and I like that I can quickly visualize the timing when I need to be there to work with the dough. Would be 5 stars if some of the clunkier ux was improved, but this is a free app and it does the job great, so I feel like a donkey for even critiquing.

### 5/5 — Wow 🤩 wo gibts denn bitte so etwas

*2023-02-22, version 1.0.7*

Hut ab an den Entwickler. Eine wirklich so umfangreiche App zu schreiben, die auch noch bis ins Detail ausgeklügelt ist, ist echt eine Meisterleistung und das alles für quasi umsonst oder besser gesagt für ein geringes Trinkgeld. Das hat man nicht alle Tage. Jeder, der gerne Brot backt oder sich damit intensiver befassen möchte, weil er seinen Ernährung verbessern möchte oder umstellen möchte ist mit dieser App bestens bedient. Ich denke die App macht mehr als man je benötigen wird

## Frequently asked questions about Levain

### What is Levain used for?

Levain is an app designed to help you manage your sourdough starters and all your bread baking recipes. It allows you to define recipe steps, track your bakings, and maintain your sourdough starters with timely notifications.

### Does Levain have ads?

No, Levain does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and offers optional in-app purchases for tipping the developer, which do not affect core functionality.

### What devices does Levain support?

Levain is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It utilizes iCloud support to ensure your recipes, bakings, and levains are accessible across all your iOS and iPadOS devices.

### How often is Levain updated?

The latest version of Levain is 1.2.3, last updated on December 5, 2025. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing support and development for the application.

### What is the age rating for Levain?

Levain has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users of all ages, with no significant content restrictions.

### Can I use Levain offline?

While the description highlights iCloud support for syncing across devices, it does not explicitly state offline functionality for core recipe management or starter tracking. However, widgets may offer some offline monitoring capabilities.

### How does Levain compare to other baking apps?

Levain focuses specifically on sourdough baking and starter management, offering detailed step tracking and notifications. Its integration with home and lock screen widgets provides convenient monitoring, differentiating it from more general recipe apps.

### What do users like about Levain?

Based on its rating of 4.7 stars from 3 ratings, users likely appreciate Levain's specialized features for sourdough baking, its intuitive recipe management, and the convenience of its widget integration for monitoring bakings and starters.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2025-12-05

Minor bug fixes.
If you like Levain, please rate in on the AppStore!

### 1.2.2 — 2025-12-03

Minor bug fixes.
If you like Levain, please rate in on the AppStore!

### 1.2.1 — 2025-09-24

Minor bug fixes.
If you like Levain, please rate in on the AppStore!

### 1.2.0 — 2025-09-18

Minor bug fixes.
If you like Levain, please rate in on the AppStore!

### 1.1.5 — 2024-09-27

Minor bug fixes.
If you like Levain, please rate in on the AppStore!

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