Comparison

Kombucha Brew Tracker vs Fermenta

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

Head to head
About

Kombucha Brew Tracker

This app helps home brewers meticulously track their kombucha fermentation process. It offers smart timers for both primary and secondary fermentation, allows for detailed batch logging, and provides reminders for bottling and refrigeration. Document your brews, experiment with flavors, and monitor your cultures with ease.

Highlights
  • F1 & F2 fermentation timers
  • Batch splitting and tracking
  • Multiple culture type support
  • Bottling and refrigeration reminders
  • Unlimited batch management
  • Flavor and photo logging
  • Brew history and stats
Features
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Kombucha Brew Tracker helps home brewers manage fermentation timing with smart timers and batch logging. FEATURES: • F1 & F2 timers – Track first and second fermentation with countdown timers • F2 batch splitting – Create multiple F2 bottles from a single F1 batch and track each one individually • Culture type selection – Choose your culture type when starting a batch: SCOBY, Jun, Water Kefir, and more • Bottling reminders – Get notified when it's time to bottle or refrigerate • Batch management – Track unlimited batches simultaneously • Reactivate batches – Restart completed batches from the same phase with one tap • Flavor logging – Record F2 flavor combinations for each batch • Photo log – Document SCOBY health and batch progress • Brew history – Review all past batches and successful recipes • Stats & streaks – See brewing patterns and total batch counts • 100% offline – No account required, data stays on device Perfect for: • Home kombucha brewers • Continuous brew setups • F2 flavor experimentation • SCOBY health tracking • Batch rotation schedules WHY KOMBUCHA BREW TRACKER? • Simple – Start a timer in 3 seconds • Multi-batch – Track multiple brews at once • No account – Works offline, no signup • Free – Basic features free forever Never miss a bottling day. Brew better kombucha.

About

Fermenta

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Keep track of your kombucha on iPhone and iPad, and keep the details that make a good batch worth brewing again. FOLLOW EACH BATCH • Track first fermentation (F1), bottling, second fermentation (F2), and chilling. You decide when a batch moves to the next stage. • Set local reminders to taste, bottle, check carbonation, chill, or finish. • See active batches in Home Screen widgets. • Plan bottling, chilling, and ready dates in the calendar. KEEP A USEFUL BREW LOG Record your tea, volume, sugar, starter liquid, dates, and notes. Add pH, temperature, flavor, carbonation, and pressure-release logs at the relevant stage. Split a batch into bottle groups to try different flavor combinations. Choose from 40 built-in flavors or add your own, then rate the finished batch and save tasting notes. Brew a favorite again or share its summary card. Looking for an old note? Search across batches and log notes, alongside guide steps, FAQs, and glossary terms. Filter batches by tea, stage, flavor, rating, or those needing attention. SCOBY HOTELS, NOW FREE Keep records for your spare cultures, log feedings, and schedule care reminders. SCOBY hotel tracking and all reminders are included without a Pro purchase. HELP WHILE YOU BREW Read the brewing guide, look up a term, or work through common problems. The ratio calculator scales tea, sugar, and starter liquid to your batch volume. A guided mold check includes reference photos to help you compare what you see. AT HOME ON IPHONE AND IPAD On iPad, view your batch list beside an open batch when space allows. Layouts adapt as you resize the window. Your brewing records stay on your device and remain available offline. When iCloud is available, batches, custom flavors, and SCOBY hotels sync through your private iCloud database. No Fermenta account, no ads, and no cross-app tracking. Track one active batch at a time for free, with no limit on your finished batch history. Fermenta Pro adds unlimited active batches with a one-time purchase. No subscription. Fermenta provides brewing guidance, not a food safety assessment. If a batch has an unusual odor, shows mold, or seems unsafe, don't drink it.

Screenshots

Kombucha Brew Tracker4 screens
Fermenta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fermenta at none against Kombucha Brew Tracker's shown. Kombucha Brew Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26). On price, update cadence, 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. Kombucha Brew Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fermenta sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kombucha Brew Tracker ships an update every 11 days, Fermenta fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kombucha Brew Tracker versus Fermenta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKombucha Brew TrackerFermenta
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyQuietSpot Inc.Javier Azorin Fernandez

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kombucha Brew Tracker

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro$9.99
1 purchases

Fermenta

One-time1
  • Fermenta Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Kombucha Brew Tracker free?
Kombucha Brew Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fermenta free?
Fermenta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kombucha Brew Tracker or Fermenta have ads?
Kombucha Brew Tracker shows ads; Fermenta does not.
Which is updated more often, Kombucha Brew Tracker or Fermenta?
Kombucha Brew Tracker ships an update every 11 days, and Fermenta fortnightly. Most recently, Kombucha Brew Tracker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fermenta on October 28, 2026.

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