Fermentation Journal vs FermentFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fermentation Journal
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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/
FermentFlow
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Transform your fermentation projects from recipes to reality with FermentFlow, your fermentation companion. Track multiple ferments with step-by-step notifications, taking notes and photos as you go. FermentFlow helps you stay organized and create successful fermented foods. Fermentation recipes include: - Sourdough Bread/Focaccia - Jun Tea - Sauerkraut - Yogurt - Ginger Bug - Giardiniera - Milk kefir - Labneh - Brine and dry salting fermentations Key Features: - Convert existing fermentation recipes into guided projects. - Manage your projects via step-by-step notifications. - Take photos to document your progress. - Add notes and observations. - Review completed projects. Download now and start tracking your fermentation adventures!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FermentFlow at none against Fermentation Journal's 5. FermentFlow also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FermentFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fermentation Journal ships an update monthly, FermentFlow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fermentation Journal | FermentFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 203 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Drobinin Limited | Kyle Taborski |
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
FermentFlow
No in-app purchases
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