Comparison

Fermentis vs Shikr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fermentis

Explore the world of fermentation with this app. Discover a wide range of fermentation solutions and products. Stay updated on the latest news and launches, and utilize fermentation tools to select the ideal yeast for your projects.

Highlights
  • Discover fermentation solutions
  • Find products easily
  • Latest news and launches
  • Fermentation tools
  • Choose the right yeast
Features
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The tasty world of Fermentation is now a click away. Discover our whole range of fermentation solutions. Find our products easily wherever you are. Be aware of our latest news and launches. Enter our fermentation tools to choose the right yeast for your creations. And many more features… Download the Fermentis app. and enter the world of yeasts and fermentation solutions.

About

Shikr

Learn about wine, master food pairings, and track your progress with this educational companion. Earn in-app rewards for completing lessons and quizzes. Discover ideal wine matches for your meals or food pairings for your favorite wines.

Highlights
  • Structured wine education curriculum
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Food & wine pairing database
  • Serving tips
  • Progress tracking
  • Reward system
Features
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Shikr is your personal wine education companion, designed to transform casual wine drinkers into confident connoisseurs. LEARN & EARN Master the art of wine through our structured learning path. Complete engaging lessons covering wine basics, tasting techniques, grape varieties, and regional specialties. Take quizzes to test your knowledge and earn ShikrSheckles — our in-app rewards — with every correct answer. PERFECT PAIRINGS Never wonder what wine to serve again. Our intelligent pairing guide works both ways: • Have food? Find the perfect wine match • Have wine? Discover ideal food pairings Each recommendation includes serving temperatures, breathing times, and expert tips to elevate your dining experience. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Watch your wine expertise grow as you unlock new levels, earn achievements, and build your ShikrSheckles balance. From beginner to expert, Shikr guides you every step of the way. KEY FEATURES • Structured wine education curriculum • Interactive quizzes with instant feedback • Comprehensive food & wine pairing database • Serving tips from wine professionals • Progress tracking and achievements • Reward system for learning milestones Created by Amantes Vineyard, Shikr brings the passion and knowledge of real winemakers directly to your pocket. Must be 21+ to use this app.

Screenshots

Fermentis4 screens
Shikr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shikr at 5.0 against Fermentis's 2.1. Fermentis's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shikr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fermentis has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fermentis versus Shikr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFermentisShikr
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB4 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE LESAFFREAaron Wyrick

In-app purchases

None

Fermentis

No in-app purchases

None

Shikr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fermentis free?
Fermentis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shikr free?
Shikr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fermentis or Shikr?
Shikr is rated higher. Fermentis averages 2.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Shikr averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Fermentis or Shikr have ads?
Neither Fermentis nor Shikr shows ads.

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