CRUSTA vs Surdeg
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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 ā 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 ā 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
Surdeg
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Surdeg is the iOS app for sourdough bakers. RECURRING REMINDERS ⢠Schedule per starter ā every 12 hours, daily, every 3 days or weekly ⢠Never miss a feeding again ⢠Status color shows at a glance which starters are hungry RECIPE LIBRARY ⢠34 carefully crafted base recipes ⢠White bread, rye bread, country loaf, focaccia, pizza, baguette and more ⢠Hydration calculator per recipe ⢠Add your own recipes (Premium) BAKING JOURNAL ⢠Log every bake with photo, rating and notes ⢠Link to which starter + recipe was used ⢠See which combination gives you the best bread MULTIPLE STARTERS ⢠Manage several in parallel ā rye, whole wheat, white, or your own special starter ⢠Photo + name + flour mix per starter ⢠Full feeding history LOCAL AND SECURE All data is stored locally on your device. No cloud storage, no login. SURDEG PREMIUM (optional) Unlock unlimited starters, unlimited custom recipes and full baking journal history. Ad-free. ⢠Monthly: 39 kr ⢠Yearly: 199 kr (save 57%) ⢠Lifetime: 399 kr 7-day free trial on monthly and yearly subscriptions. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage in iPhone Settings. Privacy: https://alexanderbergqvist.com/integritet/ Terms: https://alexanderbergqvist.com/villkor/ Support: https://alexanderbergqvist.com/support/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CRUSTA at none against Surdeg's shown. Surdeg's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CRUSTA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Surdeg sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CRUSTA ships an update every 3 weeks, Surdeg weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CRUSTA | Surdeg |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly ā better |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reto Saurenmann | Alexander Bergqvist |
In-app purchases
CRUSTA
- Crusta Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Crusta Premium - Yearly$12.991 Year
Surdeg
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$29.99








