MicroBakery vs CRUSTA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MicroBakery
This app helps bakers calculate precise ingredient amounts for recipes, supporting baker's percentages and hydration. It includes built-in recipes and step-by-step guidance with integrated timers.
- Precise batch calculation
- Baker's percentages and hydration
- 11 included classic recipes
- Step-by-step baking process guidance
- Integrated alarm timers
- Free iCloud sync
- Multi-language support
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Meet MicroBakery, the baker's companion for precise batches and calm bake days, now completely rebuilt for iPhone and iPad. Choose a recipe, set how many loaves you want and how much they weigh: MicroBakery instantly gives you the exact grams of every ingredient, with baker's percentages and hydration. Then follow each step with timers that really ring. HIGHLIGHTS β’ Precise batch calculation Mix several loaf types in one batch (4 boules and 6 baguettes, for example), change quantities and weights, and see every ingredient recalculated instantly, with the total dough weight. Your batch is saved automatically for each recipe. β’ Baker's percentages, done right Every recipe uses baker's percentages: all flours make 100 %, and hydration is calculated for you. Type a weight or a percentage, and the other follows. β’ 11 classic recipes included Classic White, Country, Sourdough, Whole Wheat, Multigrain, Rye, Seeds & Cereals, Brioche, Challah, Croissant Dough and Focaccia, ready to bake. β’ The whole process, step by step Base temperature, autolyse, kneading times and speeds, bulk fermentation, room-temperature or fridge proofing, oven temperature, baking time and notes. β’ Timers that really ring Start a timer from any step. It rings like an alarm, even in Silent mode or with the app closed, with a countdown on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Snooze in one tap. β’ Free iCloud sync, no account Your recipes, favourites and batches on all your iPhones and iPads, through your private iCloud. No sign-up, no password, and nobody else can see your data. β’ Made for the kitchen A clear, modern design. On iPad, your recipes and the calculator sit side by side. Swipe to add a favourite, tap the recipe name to switch recipes, and take the short tour to get started. β’ Your language English, FranΓ§ais, EspaΓ±ol, Italiano and Deutsch, with real bakery terms. Choose the language right in the app. PREMIUM One purchase, on all your devices and shared with your family: create your own recipes, edit any recipe and duplicate them. Everything else is free. WHO IT'S FOR β’ Home bakers who want bakery-grade, repeatable results β’ Artisan bakers and small bakeries who scale formulas every day β’ Baking teachers and students working with many formulas Upgrading from MicroBakery 1? Your recipes, favourites and batches move over automatically, and Premium stays active. No tracking, no ads. Just great bread.
CRUSTA
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Bake bakery-quality bread at home. From beginner loaves to artisan sourdough. Features Swiss precision timers for overnight baking & smart shopping list integration. Description: The smell of fresh bread in the morning β stress-free. CRUSTA is your personal artisan bread coach. Whether you are baking your very first loaf or experimenting with high-hydration sourdough: We bring Swiss baking tradition and precision to your kitchen. WHY CRUSTA? Bread baking can be intimidating. We make it simple. Our focus is on "slow fermentation" and overnight recipes that let time do the work, so you can enjoy fresh bread without waking up before dawn. KEY FEATURES: - Curated Recipes Select from fail-proof recipes β from rustic Swiss dark bread to airy artisan loaves. - Smart Baking Timer Stop calculating! Tell CRUSTA when you want to eat, and we plan backwards. Step-by-step timers guide you through folding, proofing, and baking. - Swiss Precision, Global Taste Designed in Switzerland, CRUSTA understands local flour types (like Ruchmehl) but works perfectly with standard international flours. - Connected Shopping Selected a recipe? Add ingredients to your shopping list with one tap. Supports direct integration with the "Bring!" app. - Create & Share Invented the perfect loaf? Save it to your digital cookbook and share the recipe file directly with friends. WHO IS CRUSTA FOR? Beginners: Start with easy no-knead recipes. Creators: Build custom recipes and perfect your hydration levels. Foodies: Bring the bakery experience to your weekend brunch. Download CRUSTA today. Crispy crust. Airy crumb. Simply CRUSTA. _____________ Subscription Information (CRUSTA Pro): Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.crusta-app.ch/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.crusta-app.ch/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MicroBakery at every 5 days against CRUSTA's every 3 weeks. CRUSTA's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MicroBakery sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CRUSTA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MicroBakery ships an update every 5 days, CRUSTA every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | MicroBakery | CRUSTA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Florian GALLON | Reto Saurenmann |
In-app purchases
MicroBakery
- MicroBakery Premium$1.99
CRUSTA
- Crusta Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Crusta Premium - Yearly$12.991 Year









