Comparison

Back App vs CRUSTA

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

Head to head
About

Back App

Manage your recipes and plan your baking days with this modern iOS app. It helps you create schedules with precise ingredient quantities and temperatures, and allows you to export and import recipes to share with others.

Highlights
  • Recipe management
  • Baking day scheduling
  • Ingredient quantity calculation
  • Temperature calculation
  • Recipe export/import
  • Automatic ingredient recognition
Features
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Die BackApp ist eine einfache und moderne iOS App, die Dir beim Verwalten deiner Rezepte und beim Planen deiner Backtage hilft. Die BackApp verwaltet Deine Rezepte und ermöglicht es Zeitpläne mit den richtigen Zutatenmengen und Temperaturen für den Backtag zu erstellen, außerdem kannst Du Rezepte exportieren und importieren um sie an Freunde oder Bekannte weiterzugeben. Rezepte werden mit ihren Schritten und Zutaten erfasst. Zusätzlich können Schritte andere Schritte als Zutat haben. Dies ist zum Beispiel für Vorteige nützlich. Die BackApp berechnet dir die notwendige Temperatur von Schüttflüssigkeiten, meist Wasser, unter Berücksichtigung der Raumtemperatur. Zusätlich gibt es auch automatische Zutatenartenerkennung bei häufigen Zutatennamen Mit der Planungsfunktion kann man entweder vom gewünschten Fertigstellungszeitpunkt aus oder auch von einer Startzeit die Zeit- und Mengenplanung eines Rezepts erstellen und dann exportieren. Die BackApp erstellt dir dafür einen Zeitplan mit Schritten, Daten und Zutaten basierend auf deinen Eingaben. Hierbei werden auch die Zutatenmengen für die gewünschte Anzahl an Broten, Brötchen, etc. … errechnet. (z.B gibt es ein Rezept mit Mengen für 10 Baguettes, man möchte aber lediglich 2 Baguettes machen)

About

CRUSTA

Features
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Bake bakery-quality bread at home. From beginner loaves to artisan sourdough. Features Swiss precision timers for overnight baking & smart shopping list integration. Description: The smell of fresh bread in the morning – stress-free. CRUSTA is your personal artisan bread coach. Whether you are baking your very first loaf or experimenting with high-hydration sourdough: We bring Swiss baking tradition and precision to your kitchen. WHY CRUSTA? Bread baking can be intimidating. We make it simple. Our focus is on "slow fermentation" and overnight recipes that let time do the work, so you can enjoy fresh bread without waking up before dawn. KEY FEATURES: - Curated Recipes Select from fail-proof recipes – from rustic Swiss dark bread to airy artisan loaves. - Smart Baking Timer Stop calculating! Tell CRUSTA when you want to eat, and we plan backwards. Step-by-step timers guide you through folding, proofing, and baking. - Swiss Precision, Global Taste Designed in Switzerland, CRUSTA understands local flour types (like Ruchmehl) but works perfectly with standard international flours. - Connected Shopping Selected a recipe? Add ingredients to your shopping list with one tap. Supports direct integration with the "Bring!" app. - Create & Share Invented the perfect loaf? Save it to your digital cookbook and share the recipe file directly with friends. WHO IS CRUSTA FOR? Beginners: Start with easy no-knead recipes. Creators: Build custom recipes and perfect your hydration levels. Foodies: Bring the bakery experience to your weekend brunch. Download CRUSTA today. Crispy crust. Airy crumb. Simply CRUSTA. _____________ Subscription Information (CRUSTA Pro): Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.crusta-app.ch/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.crusta-app.ch/terms.html

Screenshots

Back App4 screens
CRUSTA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Back App at none against CRUSTA's 2. Back App also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). CRUSTA's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, ads and device support 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. CRUSTA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Back App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Back App ships an update every 14 months, CRUSTA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Back App versus CRUSTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBack AppCRUSTA
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB27 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMoritz SchaubReto Saurenmann

In-app purchases

None

Back App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CRUSTA

Subscriptions2
  • Crusta Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Crusta Premium - Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Back App free?
Back App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CRUSTA free?
CRUSTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Back App or CRUSTA have ads?
Neither Back App nor CRUSTA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Back App or CRUSTA?
Back App ships an update every 14 months, and CRUSTA every 3 weeks. Most recently, Back App was updated on October 7, 2026 and CRUSTA on October 2, 2026.

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