# The Station vs Homebaker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Station at none against Homebaker's 1. The Station also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Homebaker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. The Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Station | Homebaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [myAPPetite Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518778270) | [SIMON RAYMOND SCHOEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708665361) |

## What reviewers say

### The Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-station/id1644091484)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Homebaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebaker-bread-baking-notes/id6467456391)

This app helps home bakers track bread recipes and baking sessions. It allows users to create custom recipes, log detailed session notes with timings and photos, and manage sourdough starters. Push notifications remind users of important steps and feeding times.

**Highlights:** Create custom bread recipes, Log detailed baking sessions with photos, Automatic baker's percentage calculation, Manage sourdough starter activity, Step-by-step baking session tracking, Push notification reminders

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homebaker Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Station free?

The Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Homebaker free?

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

### Do The Station or Homebaker have ads?

Homebaker shows ads; The Station does not.

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