Comparison

Dough Timer vs proofit

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

Head to head
About

Dough Timer

This app simplifies bread-making with smart timing and guided steps for various dough types. It helps plan your bake, track each stage automatically, and customize durations for a stress-free experience.

Highlights
  • Smart bake planner
  • Automatic stage tracking
  • Customizable durations
  • Stretch and fold guidance
  • Clear chronological timeline
  • Completion screen
Features
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Ever wonder what time you need to start your dough to have fresh bread ready when you want it? Just tell Dough Timer your target finish time, and it works backward — calculating your exact start time and every step in between. Whether you're crafting sourdough, sandwich loaves, or artisan doughs, Dough Timer guides you through Bulk Fermentation, Stretch & Folds, and every stage along the way — no guessing. The Bake Planner calculates exactly when to start so your dough finishes right on schedule. Set your target bake time, and Dough Timer handles the rest. Track Every Step Automatically Each stage—pre-ferment, autolyse, mix, bulk fermentation, divide, rest, shape, and proof—is timed for you. Get clear start/end times and stay on track with intuitive progress displays. Customize Every Duration Use the Edit Durations screen to tailor your dough process. Adjust times, reorder steps, or skip stages—ideal for both beginners and seasoned bakers. Stretch & Folds Made Easy Enable Simple or Advanced fold mode to guide your sets and intervals. Never lose track of when the next fold is due. Beautiful, Clear Timeline See your entire dough journey in a clean, chronological timeline. Perfect for planning your day around your bake. Finish Strong When your dough is complete, enjoy a clear completion screen and an easy way to reset and begin your next bake. Whether you’re preparing weekend sourdough or running multiple baking sessions, Dough Timer brings guidance, clarity, and confidence to the entire process.

About

proofit

Track your sourdough starter, plan bakes with automatic step-by-step guidance, and import recipes using AI. Includes 7 baking calculators and an AI assistant for personalized tips. Works offline for core features.

Highlights
  • Sourdough starter tracking
  • Guided baking with timers
  • AI recipe import
  • 7 baking calculators
  • AI baking assistant
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Pick a loaf, tap Bake, and proofit walks you through every step - with timers, reminders and your sourdough starter in one place. GUIDED BAKING Every step of your recipe, one at a time. Timers for every fold, proof and bake, a notification when it's time, and timed oven actions like releasing steam or removing the lid. Dough running fast or slow? Add or take away minutes and the whole schedule follows. LIVE ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN - NEW Your current step and timer stay on the lock screen and in the Dynamic Island, so you never have to unlock your phone with floury hands. STARTER TRACKING Log feedings, watch the rise live and see when your starter will peak. Smart reminders adapt to your schedule and to whether it lives on the counter or in the fridge. PLAN BACKWARDS Tell proofit when you want fresh bread and it works out when to start, based on your kitchen temperature and the hours you have. Build a levain with the right amounts at the right time. IMPORT ANY RECIPE Share a reel or post from social media, photograph a cookbook page, paste a link or type it in. proofit's AI turns it into a structured recipe with steps and timers while you watch. Even levain builds, soakers and overnight proofs come through cleanly. RECIPES THAT ADAPT Scale to any dough weight, swap flours, or turn a yeast recipe into a sourdough version - saved as a variant, your original stays untouched. Or start with proven classics like the Sourdough Boule, Focaccia and Bagels. REMEMBER WHAT WORKED Photos and notes from a bake show up at the same step next time, so every loaf learns from the last one. Rate your bakes and share them as cards. 7 BAKING CALCULATORS Hydration, scaling, flour swaps, yeast to sourdough, feed ratios, water temperature (DDT) and unit conversion. AI BAKING ASSISTANT Tips for your equipment and kitchen, help with a sluggish starter, answers mid-bake and a crumb analysis from a photo of your loaf. WORKS OFFLINE, SYNCS EVERYWHERE Starter tracking, guided baking, timers and calculators work without internet. Optional cloud backup keeps everything in sync across iPhone and iPad. Only AI features need a connection. FREE TO USE All core features are free - no account, no paywall for the basics. Premium unlocks more AI uses and a smarter model. Built by a home baker, for home bakers.

Screenshots

Dough Timer4 screens
proofit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dough Timer at none against proofit's 3. Dough Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). proofit's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. proofit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Dough Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dough Timer against 5.0 for proofit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dough Timer ships an update every 2 days, proofit every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dough Timer versus proofit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDough Timerproofit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJOSEPH A NUISMERDominik Puchner

Customer experience

Dough Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

proofit

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dough Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

proofit

Subscriptions2
  • proofit Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • proofit Premium Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • proofit Web$24.99

Questions

Is Dough Timer free?
Dough Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is proofit free?
proofit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dough Timer or proofit?
Dough Timer and proofit are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Dough Timer or proofit have ads?
Neither Dough Timer nor proofit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dough Timer or proofit?
Dough Timer ships an update every 2 days, and proofit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dough Timer was updated on November 9, 2026 and proofit on November 9, 2026.

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