# Sourdough Forge: Starter — Bread Recipes & Bake Tracker

> Sourdough starter tracker, fermentation planner, and AI baking coach. (iPhone/iPad app by Hadrien Patin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sourdough-forge-starter/id6756843280 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hadrien Patin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863228760)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese
- Released: 2026-01-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sourdough-forge-starter/id6756843280/reviews.md

## What is Sourdough Forge?

Sourdough Forge is a focused sourdough starter tracker for home bakers who want clearer feeding reminders, better bake planning, and practical bread-making tools.

STARTER TRACKER
- Track one or multiple sourdough starters
- Log feedings, hydration, flour mix, ratios, and observations
- Set reminders so your starter stays active and ready
- Review starter history to spot patterns over time

BAKE PLANNING
- Follow built-in sourdough recipes
- Plan each bake with step-by-step timelines
- Track bulk fermentation, proofing, and baking
- Keep notes so your next loaf improves

HYDRATION & BAKER'S TOOLS
- Hydration calculator
- Formula builder
- Feeding ratio calculator
- Levain build tools
- Dough temperature helpers
- Rise time and fermentation estimates
- Unit conversions and recipe scaling

BAKING JOURNAL
- Save feedings, completed bakes, notes, and ratings
- Compare what worked across loaves
- Build a useful logbook for better crumb, timing, and flavor

SOURDOUGH PRO
Unlock the full toolkit with unlimited starters, custom recipes, advanced calculators, full journal history, insights, and CSV export.

Whether you are building your first starter or refining a weekly bread routine, Sourdough Forge gives you a simple way to track, plan, calculate, and improve every bake.

For new users, access to Sourdough Forge requires a Sourdough Pro subscription after setup. Available plans and prices are shown in the app before purchase.

Terms of Use:
https://app.notion.com/p/Terms-of-Use-Sourdough-Forge-2de880124e85806487d4dd0e4fb29265
Privacy Policy:
https://app.notion.com/p/Privacy-Policy-Sourdough-Forge-2d1880124e8580189725c4601f9f7225

## Key features

- Starter feeding reminders
- Hydration and flour ratio tracking
- Fermentation and proof timing
- Dough calculators
- AI sourdough troubleshooting
- Bake journaling
- Recipe timelines

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Sourdough Forge Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Sourdough Forge Pro - Yearly | $23.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sourdough-forge-starter/id6756843280/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super app!

*2026-07-11*

Tolle App! Der Starter-Tracker und die Hydrationshilfe sind top. Macht Sauerteig backen viel einfacher. Sehr empfehlenswert!

### 5/5 — Einfach top!

*2026-07-10*

Sehr gute App! Der Starter-Tracker funktioniert super und die Hydrationsberechnung ist echt hilfreich. Endlich backe ich ohne großes Rätselraten. Übersichtlich und praktisch. Gerne weiter so!

### 5/5 — Beste Sourdough-App bisher!

*2026-07-09*

Super App! Endlich ein richtig guter Tracker für meinen Sauerteig-Starter. Die Hydration-Berechnung und die Rezeptplanung sind top. Macht das Backen viel einfacher und zuverlässiger. Sehr empfehlenswert!

### 5/5 — Happy I found this

*2026-06-29*

Downloaded it on a whim and didn’t expect much. Ended up using it almost every bake. Great work.

### 5/5 — Exactly what I needed

*2026-06-26*

The toolkit alone is worth it. Everything is easy to find and nothing feels overcomplicated.

### 1/5 — Sehr enttäuschend!!

*2026-03-29*

Ich bin leider ziemlich enttäuscht von dieser App.

Es gibt auffällige Rechtschreibfehler, was einen unprofessionellen Eindruck macht. Die Funktionen haben mir das Backen nicht erleichtert – im Gegenteil, sie waren eher verwirrend und nicht intuitiv.

Außerdem hat man ohne direkt zu bezahlen kaum einen echten Mehrwert. Wenn man nicht bereit ist, Geld auszugeben, ist die App für mich leider nur verschwendeter Speicherplatz.

Schade, da die Idee eigentlich viel Potenzial hätte.

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank für dein ehrliches Feedback. Seit deiner Bewertung haben wir mehrere Updates veröffentlicht und die von dir genannten Punkte behoben: Die Übersetzung wurde überarbeitet, die Bedienung verbessert und die Funktionen klarer gestaltet.

Wir würden uns freuen, wenn du der aktuellen Version noch einmal eine Chance gibst. Dein Feedback hat uns geholfen, die App deutlich zu verbessern.

### 5/5 — Wow

*2026-02-10*

Really helpful for sourdough starters

### 5/5 — Best Sourdough companion

*2026-01-27*

Clean and simple, helpful for tracking my starter. Must have!

## Frequently asked questions about Sourdough Forge

### How do I track my sourdough starter with Sourdough Forge?

Sourdough Forge allows you to log feedings, track hydration levels, and monitor flour ratios for one or multiple starters. You can also view your starter's health history to spot patterns and potential issues.

### What fermentation tools does Sourdough Forge offer?

The app provides support for bulk fermentation and proof timing, along with hydration and dough calculators. It also offers recipe timelines with step-by-step guidance for your baking projects.

### Can Sourdough Forge help me troubleshoot baking problems?

Yes, Sourdough Forge features an AI Sourdough Coach that provides quick answers to common starter, dough, and crumb issues. It can help you troubleshoot smell, rise, acidity, and mold risks.

### What are the benefits of the Pro Features in Sourdough Forge?

Pro Features include unlimited starters and recipes, full journal history with advanced insights, and export/import backups. The Monthly plan also includes the AI Coach.

### What is the pricing for Sourdough Forge?

Sourdough Forge is free to download and use. A Monthly Subscription is available for $3.99, which includes a 7-day free trial and access to the AI Coach.

### Does Sourdough Forge have ads?

No, Sourdough Forge does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for pro features and a subscription.

### On what devices can I use Sourdough Forge?

Sourdough Forge is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is Sourdough Forge updated?

The latest version of Sourdough Forge is 3.3.0, which was last updated on February 27, 2026. Updates typically include new features and improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.7.5 — 2026-08-12

- Create your starter from scratch with a new day-by-day guide, feeding schedule, and clear readiness cues.
- Keep every bake on track with new stage timers and completion notifications.
- Easily return to the previous stage and manage stretch-and-folds more smoothly.

### 3.6.1 — 2026-07-28

New achievements, app icons, and UI improvements.

### 3.6.0 — 2026-07-22

Improved user interface.

### 3.5.0 — 2026-07-15

We’ve added widgets!

### 3.4.2 — 2026-07-15

• Import recipes from photos and screenshots.
• Capture richer bake and starter notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-20.*