# Fermentation Journal vs Bubbles

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bubbles at 15.3 against Fermentation Journal's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fermentation Journal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Bubbles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fermentation Journal | Bubbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drobinin Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713029153) | [MANTAS LATKAUSKAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895468107) |

## What reviewers say

### Fermentation Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fermentation-journal-fermento/id6470132496)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Culture Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Culture & Probiotic Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Culture & Probiotic Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| HACCP Safety Compliance Pro | $179.99 | per year |
| Lifetime (Personal) | $199.99 | one-time |


### Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-fermentation-tracker/id6763739736)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bubbles Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Bubbles Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fermentation Journal free?

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

### Is Bubbles free?

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

### Do Fermentation Journal or Bubbles have ads?

Neither Fermentation Journal nor Bubbles shows ads.

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