# Woodsmith vs Fermentation

The clearest difference is rating: Fermentation at 5.0 against Woodsmith's 3.8. Woodsmith's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 23 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Woodsmith sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Fermentation sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fermentation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Woodsmith has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of Woodsmith's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fermentation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Woodsmith ships an update every 4 months, Fermentation every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Woodsmith | Fermentation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodsmith/id1420264919/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fermentation/id1515589211/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **10.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Active Interest Media, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419605844) | [Ogden Publications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/450808661) |

## What reviewers say

### Woodsmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodsmith/id1420264919)

Access detailed woodworking projects with step-by-step illustrations and clear instructions. Learn new techniques, discover essential tools, and gain practical tips for all skill levels. Published bi-monthly.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step project illustrations, Clear construction instructions, Woodworking techniques and tips, Tool guides, Bi-monthly publication schedule, Single issue purchases, Subscription options

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month \| Woodsmith | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Year \| Woodsmith | $28.99 | per year |
| Jun/Jul 2018 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Dec/Jan 2018 | $6.99 | one-time |
| April/May 2019 | $6.99 | one-time |
| June/July 2019 | $6.99 | one-time |
| August/September 2019 | $6.99 | one-time |
| April/May 2020 | $6.99 | one-time |
| August/September 2020 | $6.99 | one-time |
| December/January 2021 | $6.99 | one-time |
| June/July 2021 | $6.99 | one-time |
| December/January 2022 | $6.99 | one-time |
| April/May 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| December/January 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| February/March 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Dec/Jan 2019 | $6.99 | one-time |
| June/July 2022 | $6.99 | one-time |
| October/November 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| April/May 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| February/March 2024 | $6.99 | one-time |
| December/January 2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| October/November 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| April/May 2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| June/July 2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| October/November 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| June/July 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| August/September 2023 | $6.99 | one-time |
| February/March 2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| October/November 2022 | $6.99 | one-time |


### Fermentation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fermentation/id1515589211)

Explore the world of culinary fermentation with this magazine app. Discover recipes, expert tips, and in-depth features on creating delicious and healthy fermented foods at home. Perfect for beginners and small business owners alike.

**Highlights:** Expert tips and tricks, Extensive recipes, In-depth features on concoctions, Editorial board insights, Money-saving culinary techniques, Health benefits of fermented foods

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Fermentation Feed 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fermentation Feed 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fermentation Feed 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fermentation Feed 96 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fermentation Feed 97 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fermentation Feed 98 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fermentation Feed 99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fermentation Feed 100 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Woodsmith free?

Woodsmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fermentation free?

Fermentation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Woodsmith or Fermentation?

Fermentation is rated higher. Woodsmith averages 3.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Fermentation averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Woodsmith or Fermentation have ads?

Fermentation shows ads; Woodsmith does not.

### Which is updated more often, Woodsmith or Fermentation?

Woodsmith ships an update every 4 months, and Fermentation every 23 months. Most recently, Woodsmith was updated on September 21, 2026 and Fermentation on September 18, 2026.

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