Levain vs MyDoughDiary

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.

Master the Art of Sourdough with DoughDiary Transform your baking from guesswork to precision with DoughDiary, the ultimate companion for sourdough enthusiasts. Track every aspect of your baking journey, from recipe development to perfect loaves. Recipe Management • Create and store your favorite sourdough recipes • Detailed ingredient tracking with precise measurements • Step-by-step instructions for consistent results • Recipe versioning to track improvements over time Advanced Batch Tracking • Monitor each batch from start to finish • Real-time status tracking (Planned, Rising, Baking, Completed) • Environmental data integration with current weather conditions • Photo documentation of your baking process Smart Timing System • Track rise times, fridge times, and post-bake rest periods • Real-time progress indicators for active batches • Automatic timing calculations based on environmental conditions • Visual progress bars for rising and baking stages Environmental Intelligence • Automatic humidity and dew point detection using WeatherKit • Location-based weather data for optimal baking conditions • Environmental impact analysis on your results Visual Documentation • Capture photos at every stage of your baking process • Before and after comparisons • Visual recipe gallery • Progress tracking through images Performance Analytics • 5-star rating system for each batch • Detailed tasting notes and improvement tracking • What went well and what to improve next time • Recipe adjustment tracking and notes Perfect for: • Sourdough beginners learning the fundamentals • Experienced bakers refining their techniques • Home bakers wanting consistent results • Anyone passionate about the art of bread making