Comparison

Project Sourdough vs StarterBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Project Sourdough

Features
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Project Sourdough is the all-in-one sourdough app that helps you track your sourdough starter, calculate hydration, manage recipes, and bake consistently better bread. Whether you’re maintaining your first starter or refining advanced techniques, this app gives you the tools to understand fermentation and improve every bake. Everything You Need for Sourdough Success β€’ Sourdough Starter Tracker β€” Log feedings, monitor growth, and set smart reminders so your starter stays healthy and active β€’ Hydration & Ratio Calculator β€” Instantly calculate hydration percentages, levain amounts, and dough ratios without complicated math β€’ Recipe Manager β€” Save, organize, and customize your favorite sourdough recipes in one place β€’ Complete Bake Workflow β€” Plan every stage from autolyse and bulk fermentation to shaping, proofing, and baking β€’ Beginner Courses β€” Learn sourdough basics with clear, step-by-step lessons designed for new bakers β€’ Community Sharing β€” Share your bakes, recipes, and tips with other sourdough enthusiasts β€’ Advanced Tools β€” Precision features for experienced bakers who want full control over fermentation timing and consistency Built for Every Type of Baker From keeping a healthy sourdough starter to running consistent daily bakes, Project Sourdough helps you stay organized, reduce guesswork, and understand the science behind fermentation. Track starter activity, perfect hydration levels, and time every stage with confidence. Why Bakers Love Project Sourdough β€’ Improves fermentation accuracy and reduces failed bakes β€’ Makes sourdough baking more predictable and enjoyable β€’ Helps beginners learn faster while giving experienced bakers better control β€’ Encourages creativity, experimentation, and community connection Project Sourdough is more than a baking app β€” it’s your personal companion for better sourdough bread, built around passion, precision, and the joy of great loaves.

About

StarterBuddy

Features
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StarterBuddy is a clean, focused tool for managing your sourdough starter and planning levains with confidence. Whether you’re maintaining a single culture or working with multiple starters, StarterBuddy keeps your fermentation organized and predictable. Core Features β€’ Log feedings with hydration ratios β€’ Track starter activity and history β€’ Timeline view of all culture events β€’ Manage one culture for free Baker’s Table (Pro) Unlock advanced tools for serious bakers: β€’ Manage multiple cultures β€’ Levain planner with ready-by timing β€’ Peak forecasting β€’ Starter analytics and insights Designed for clarity, not clutter. No accounts required. All data stored locally on your device. Bake better with consistency. --- Legal Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://azielke8.github.io/starter-buddy-support/privacy.html

Screenshots

Project Sourdough4 screens
StarterBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StarterBuddy at none against Project Sourdough's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Project Sourdough sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StarterBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Project Sourdough versus StarterBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProject SourdoughStarterBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonas HolgerssonANDREW JOHN ZIELKE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Project Sourdough

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$49.99
2 purchases

StarterBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • Baker's Table (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Baker’s Table (Yearly)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Project Sourdough free?
Project Sourdough is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StarterBuddy free?
StarterBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Project Sourdough or StarterBuddy have ads?
Project Sourdough shows ads; StarterBuddy does not.

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