Kombucha Keeper vs FermentLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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.
FermentLog
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Never miss a feeding. Never lose the details behind a batch that worked. FermentLog is a private, offline fermentation journal that turns daily notes into repeatable resultsβwithout an account, ads, or tracking. CARE FOR YOUR CULTURES β’ Save reusable sourdough, kombucha, kefir, and other cultures β’ Get private local reminders for feedings and care β’ Tap a reminder to open the right culture or batch β’ Keep photos and notes together instead of scattered across apps RUN BETTER BATCHES β’ Follow checks, target dates, status, and recipe steps β’ Record temperature, pH, gravity, sensory notes, and photos β’ Use brine, hydration, and estimated ABV calculators β’ Start from eight offline plans with visible sources, favorites, and quick repeat β’ Save one custom template free; Pro removes the template limit LEARN FROM YOUR HISTORY Rate completed batches, record whether you would repeat them, compare outcomes, and spot patterns in Insights. Export a spreadsheet-friendly CSV or create a restorable JSON backup whenever you want. Sourdough, kombucha, and milk kefir are free with unlimited entries. FermentLog Pro unlocks all 14 fermentation types, unlimited custom templates, batch comparison, and advanced outcome insights. Choose annual access with an eligible 7-day trial or a one-time lifetime purchase. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE No account, ads, analytics SDKs, or developer data collection. Your journal stays on your device. FermentLog is a journal, not a laboratory safety test. Always follow current research-based recipes and discard anything you believe may be unsafe. Privacy Policy: https://flonsus.com/apps/ferment-log/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://flonsus.com/apps/ferment-log/terms/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): 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 FermentLog's 5. Kombucha Keeper also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). FermentLog's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. FermentLog sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Kombucha Keeper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kombucha Keeper ships an update every 2 months, FermentLog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kombucha Keeper | FermentLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Wesley Dudok van Heel | PETRO VAKULENKO |
In-app purchases
Kombucha Keeper
No in-app purchases
FermentLog
- FermentLog Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Small Support Tip$2.99
- Medium Support Tip$4.99
- Large Support Tip$9.99
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- FermentLog Pro Lifetime$16.99
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