FermentFlow vs ScaNavi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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!
ScaNavi
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Snap a label. AI finds your sake. ScaNavi is an AI-powered sake identification app. Point your camera at any sake label โ at a restaurant, liquor store, or souvenir shop โ and instantly discover what you're looking at. LABEL SCAN Just take a photo. Our AI identifies sake from a database of 3,000+ Japanese brands, showing you the brewery, region, classification, and flavor profile. Barcode scanning also supported (4,300+ SKUs). AI SOMMELIER "HOLO" Ask Holo anything about the sake you've scanned. "What food pairs well?" "I like fruity sake โ anything similar?" Holo learns your preferences and recommends your perfect bottle. SSI 4-TYPE CLASSIFICATION Every brand is classified using the SSI (Sake Service Institute) system: Kunshu โ Aromatic & fragrant Soushu โ Light & refreshing Junshu โ Rich & full-bodied Jukushu โ Aged & complex BRAND RANKING Popular brands ranked by Sakenowa community scores. See what's trending. BRAND SEARCH Search 3,000+ brands by name, brewery, or region. Filter by classification (Junmai Daiginjo, Honjozo, etc.). BILINGUAL (JA / EN) Switch between Japanese and English on every screen. Built for sake lovers worldwide. MENU SCAN Take a photo of a restaurant or bar menu. Our AI reads sake names from the menu and matches them to the brand database. Works with both Japanese and English (romaji) menus. NAVI+ (PREMIUM) Free plan: 10 scans/week, 10 chats/day, 10 favorites. Navi+ ($2.99/mo): Unlimited everything. Full scan history. --- Free to start. No signup required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FermentFlow at none against ScaNavi's 1. FermentFlow also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). ScaNavi's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ScaNavi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. FermentFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.
FermentFlow ships an update every 3 days, ScaNavi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FermentFlow | ScaNavi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 203 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kyle Taborski | Synapse Arrows PTE. LTD. |
In-app purchases
FermentFlow
No in-app purchases
ScaNavi
- Navi+ Monthly$4.991 Month
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