Comparison

MicroBakery vs CRUSTA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MicroBakery

This app helps bakers manage recipes, calculate batch sizes precisely, and control the entire baking process. It offers professional tools for both home enthusiasts and commercial kitchens, ensuring consistent results and saving time.

Highlights
  • Advanced recipe management
  • Intelligent batch calculation
  • Professional baking process documentation
  • Multilingual support
  • Cross-device recipe syncing
  • iPad-optimized interface
Features
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Meet MicroBakery, the baker’s companion that brings professional recipe management, precise batch calculation, and full process control to your iPhone and iPad. Designed for artisan bakers, home enthusiasts, and bakery teams, the app streamlines every step from formula to oven. Highlights Advanced Recipe Management: Start with 10+ pre-loaded classics (White, Sourdough, Brioche, Croissant) or create and save your own recipes with detailed ingredients and instructions. All recipes use baker’s percentages for professional accuracy. Favorite, organize, and sync recipes across devices with Firebase. Intelligent Batch Calculation: Mix multiple loaf types in one batch, adjust quantities and weights independently, and see instant recalculations. Save batch presets, view total dough weight and exact ingredient requirements in real time. Professional Baking Process: Document full production workflows—mixing, autolyse, kneading, fermentation, proofing, and baking. Manage target dough temperature (C/F), set timings and kneading speeds, support refrigerated or room-temperature proofing, and attach process notes. Multilingual & Bakery Terminology: UI and ingredients in English, Français, Español, Italiano, and Deutsch with smart, cached translations and correct professional terms for offline-friendly performance. User & Data Management: Secure Firebase authentication, private personal recipe libraries, and cross-device access with strong data isolation. iPad-Optimized Interface: Touch-friendly controls, clean professional layout, color-coded visual feedback and haptic cues for reliable in-kitchen use. Who it’s for Artisan and commercial bakers who need precise scaling and workflow control Home bakers aiming to reproduce bakery-grade results Baking instructors and students managing multiple formulas and batches Get consistent results, save time, and scale recipes with confidence. Download MicroBakery and turn every bake into a reliably great loaf.

About

CRUSTA

Features
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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 – 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 – 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

Screenshots

MicroBakery4 screens
CRUSTA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MicroBakery at every 2 days against CRUSTA's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MicroBakery ships an update every 2 days, CRUSTA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
MicroBakery versus CRUSTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroBakeryCRUSTA
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB27 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFlorian GALLONReto Saurenmann

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MicroBakery

One-time1
  • MicroBakery Premium$1.99
2 purchases

CRUSTA

Subscriptions2
  • Crusta Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Crusta Premium - Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is MicroBakery free?
MicroBakery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CRUSTA free?
CRUSTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MicroBakery or CRUSTA have ads?
Neither MicroBakery nor CRUSTA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MicroBakery or CRUSTA?
MicroBakery ships an update every 2 days, and CRUSTA every 3 weeks. Most recently, MicroBakery was updated on August 6, 2026 and CRUSTA on September 2, 2026.

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