Fermentation Journal vs MrGarnish
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fermentation Journal
Track and manage all your fermentation projects, from sourdough to cheese. Features smart timelines, reminders, calculators, and detailed logs for both beginners and professionals. Gain insights into your fermentation process and ensure compliance with HACCP standards.
- Unlimited fermentation batches
- Customizable timelines and reminders
- pH, salt, and weight tracking
- Culture management for starters and grains
- HACCP decision-tree builder
- Calculators for hydration and scaling
- Batch comparison and trend analysis
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Fermento keeps pickles, sourdough, cheeses, kombucha, charcuterie and more on schedule with smart timelines, reminders, calculators and exportable logs—for beginners and pros. Projects & timelines - Unlimited batches with custom milestones and photo notes - pH, salt %, weight and observations—timestamped in one place - Smart reminders for feeds, flips, checks and cures Culture management - Starters, SCOBY hotels and kefir grains—health, feeds and lineage together HACCP (for pros) - Decision-tree builder for hazards and CCPs - Monitoring/verification logs with corrective actions - Export tidy PDFs for audits and compliance Calculators & scaling - Hydration, salt %, inoculation ratios and timing helpers - Instant scaling and saved methods Insights - Compare batches, spot trends and review pH/tempo curves - Equipment notes and calibration history (keep sensors honest) Why Fermento? Made by fermentation obsessives. Private, focused and practical—whether it's your first kimchi or a full curing chamber. Terms of Use: https://drobinin.com/apps/terms/fermento/
MrGarnish
Visualize and experiment with food plating and garnishing designs digitally. This tool allows you to drag and drop over 2,000 garnish icons onto your dish photos to perfect presentation ideas before using real ingredients.
- Food presentation visualization
- Extensive garnish icon library (2,000+)
- Drag-and-drop interface
- Experiment with plating designs
- Share presentation ideas
- Preview before using ingredients
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What is MrGarnish? MrGarnish is a dedicated visualization tool focused exclusively on food presentation and garnishing. This isn’t a recipe app – it’s an innovative platform that allows you to experiment with plating designs and garnishing options before bringing them to life. Think of it as your digital food styling sandbox, where you can preview and perfect your presentation ideas. How It Works: 1. Snap - Capture a photo of your prepared dish. 2. Visualize - Browse our extensive library with over 2,000 high-resolution garnish icons. 3. Experiment - Drag and drop different garnishes onto your plate to see how they look. 4. Share - Once your plating design is perfected, share your vision with others. Perfect For: - Culinary Students: Preview plating designs without using real ingredients. - Chefs**: Plan and visualize presentations to reduce waste and save costs. - Food Stylists: Experiment with garnishing combinations digitally. - Creative Food Enthusiasts**: Craft professional-looking plates without trial and error. Unique Features: - Extensive Garnish Library: Choose from over 2,000 high-quality garnish icons for limitless styling options. - User-Friendly Interface: Easy drag-and-drop functionality for quick visualization. - Preview Before Purchase: Test garnish ideas before buying ingredients. - Social Sharing: Share your designs for feedback or inspiration. As a former chef, I understand the impact of presentation in culinary arts. MrGarnish was created to address a specific need: to visualize and experiment with plating designs before committing real ingredients. This tool helps you plan your presentations efficiently, saving both time and resources. I’m always open to suggestions for new garnishes or features – your feedback helps make MrGarnish better for everyone in our food presentation community. Thank you for joining me in making food presentation more accessible and efficient! – Bancha, Creator of MrGarnish
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MrGarnish at every 9 days against Fermentation Journal's monthly. MrGarnish also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Fermentation Journal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and MrGarnish sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fermentation Journal ships an update monthly, MrGarnish every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fermentation Journal | MrGarnish |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drobinin Limited | bancha rienkham |
Customer experience
Fermentation Journal
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In-app purchases
Fermentation Journal
- Starter Culture Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
- Culture & Probiotic Pro$7.991 Month
- Culture & Probiotic Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
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- HACCP Safety Compliance Pro$179.991 Year
- Lifetime (Personal)$199.99
MrGarnish
- MrGarnishFree
- Premium access$8.99
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