Kombucha Keeper vs KombuVault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kombucha Keeper
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Kombucha Keeper helps you keep track of your Kombucha batches and notifies you when it might be ready.
KombuVault
Easily track your home-brewed kombucha batches from start to finish. Log key metrics, diagnose issues with guided fixes, and build a library of your favorite flavor recipes. Designed for both new and experienced brewers.
- F1 and F2 batch tracking
- Daily brew journal
- Brew diagnostics and fix guides
- Flavor recipe library
- Secure cloud sync
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KombuVault is the smartest way to track your home-brewed kombucha from the first day of fermentation to the last satisfying sip. Track every batch through F1 and F2 with daily check-in reminders, so you never lose track of where your brew is in its cycle. Log pH, temperature, carbonation, and taste at every stage. Watch your batch evolve over time and catch problems early before they ruin a brew. Diagnose common issues instantly. Get step-by-step fix guides for too-sweet, too-sour, flat, or strange-smelling brews. Mold? KombuVault tells you clearly when to discard and start fresh. Build your flavor recipe library. Save, rate, and reuse your best flavor combinations. Ginger lemon, berry hibiscus, mango chili - track what works and repeat it. Designed for beginners who need guidance and experienced brewers who want data. KombuVault grows with your skill level. Features: - F1 and F2 batch tracking with progress timelines - Daily brew journal with pH, temp, taste, and carbonation logging - Brew diagnostics with fix guides for 5 common issues - Flavor recipe library with ratings and ingredient tracking - Secure cloud sync via Sign in with Apple Privacy Policy: https://www.kombuvault.com/legal Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kombucha Keeper at none against KombuVault's 3. Kombucha Keeper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). KombuVault's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price and device support 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. KombuVault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Kombucha Keeper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kombucha Keeper ships an update every 2 months, KombuVault every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kombucha Keeper | KombuVault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wesley Dudok van Heel | Petaforge Inc. |
In-app purchases
Kombucha Keeper
No in-app purchases
KombuVault
- Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
- Annual Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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