Kombu Time vs Fermy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kombu Time
This app simplifies the kombucha brewing process by offering straightforward tracking of fermentations, timely notifications, and an overview of all your brews. It allows optional logging of flavors and tea types, with a brew history and exportable data.
- Brew management for first and second fermentation
- Home screen widgets for brew status
- Timely bottling and readiness notifications
- At-a-glance brew overview
- Brew history and statistics
- Optional flavor and tea type tracking
- Exportable brewing data
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Brew your kombucha with confidence and ease using Kombu Time, the app designed to keep your brewing process simple and stress-free. Perfect for kombucha enthusiasts who value simplicity, Kombu Time helps you track your fermentations without the clutter of unnecessary features. Features: - Straightforward Brew Management: Easily manage your kombucha brews with clear tracking of both first and second fermentations. Add optional flavor notes for second fermentation and tea types for first fermentation to keep track of your experiments. - Home Screen Widgets: See your active brews at a glance without opening the app. Available in multiple sizes, widgets show fermentation progress, days remaining, and which brews need attention—right from your home screen. - Timely Notifications: Receive notifications exactly when you need them—when it's time to bottle after the first fermentation, and when your kombucha is ready to enjoy after the second. Quick actions let you complete a brew or extend fermentation by 1 day right from the notification—no need to open the app. - At-a-Glance Brew Overview: See the status of all your brews in one clean, uncluttered view. Clear visual indicators show when brews are ready, in progress, or overdue. Know exactly when to start a new brew or when to bottle, without any distractions. - Brew History: Track your kombucha journey with automatic history logging. View statistics including total brews completed, average fermentation times, and most-used flavors. Export your brewing data as CSV or JSON for your own analysis. - Flavor & Tea Type Tracking: Keep track of which flavors you use for second fermentation and which tea varieties for first fermentation. Choose from pre-populated favorites or add your own. Completely optional—skip it if you prefer to keep things simpler. Why Kombu Time? Kombu Time was born out of the need for a no-fuss, straightforward kombucha brewing app. If you're tired of apps overloaded with features you don't need, Kombu Time is the perfect solution. It does exactly what you need—nothing more, nothing less. All features are designed to enhance your brewing without adding complexity. History tracking, flavor notes, and tea types are completely optional. Use what helps you, ignore what doesn't. Start Brewing with Ease! Download Kombu Time today and simplify your kombucha brewing process. Focus on the joy of brewing, not on managing complicated tools.
Fermy
Easily track and manage all your fermentation projects, from kombucha to sauerkraut. Get timely reminders and monitor progress to ensure perfect results every time. This app helps both beginners and experienced fermenters stay organized and create delicious food.
- Track every ferment
- Get timely reminders
- Monitor progress
- Stay organized across batches
- Build better habits
- Manage multiple batches
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Never forget your ferments again. Fermy makes it simple to track, manage, and perfect your fermentation projects. Whether you're brewing kombucha, fermenting sauerkraut, feeding sourdough, or creating kefir. No more guessing. No more ruined batches. No more forgotten jars in the back of your kitchen. With Fermy, you can: • Track every ferment in one place • Get reminders at the right time • Monitor progress from start to finish • Stay organized across multiple batches • Build better habits with consistent tracking Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned fermenter, Fermy helps you stay on top of your process so you can focus on what matters...creating great food. Start fermenting smarter today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fermy at 5.0 against Kombu Time's 4.3. Kombu Time's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support. On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fermy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Kombu Time | Fermy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lammert Westerhoff | DAVID RYAN KNUTSON |
In-app purchases
Kombu Time
No in-app purchases
Fermy
No in-app purchases








