CRUSTA vs Crustfolk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 – 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
Crustfolk
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Crustfolk is a warm, all-in-one companion for sourdough and home baking — three tools in one cozy app. A baker's-percentage calculator, a smart fermentation timer, and an illustrated bread guide, plus 44 step-by-step photo recipes. Everything runs right on your iPhone: no account, no sign-up, no tracking. BAKE BY THE NUMBERS • Dial in flour, water, salt, and starter and watch every weight update live • Work in true baker's percentages and see your real hydration as you go • Scale any loaf up or down — Crustfolk does the math, no notebook required • Switch freely between metric and imperial A TIMER THAT THINKS LIKE A BAKER • Tell it when you want warm bread on the table; it schedules every step backward from there • Autolyse, bulk ferment, shaping, proof, and bake — each reminder right on cue • Adjusts for your kitchen temperature and how much starter you used, because warm dough moves faster • Built-in desired-dough-temperature helper tells you exactly how warm your water should be 44 PHOTO RECIPES • Follow clear, step-by-step bakes with an interactive checklist so you never lose your place • Sourdough, focaccia, baguette, ciabatta, brioche, bagels, pretzels, challah, cinnamon rolls, pizza, and naan • 10 authentic German breads: Roggenmischbrot, Bauernbrot, Dinkelvollkornbrot, Roggenvollkornbrot, Sonnenblumenkernbrot, Kürbiskernbrot, Laugenbrötchen, Kartoffelbrot, Mehrkornbrot, and Zwiebelbrot LEARN THE CRAFT • An illustrated, watercolor bread guide walks you through loaves from around the world • Plain-spoken explanations of starter, hydration, gluten, fermentation, scoring, and crumb • From your very first jar of starter to a confident, open crumb and a crackling crust PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Nothing you do leaves your device — no account to create, no analytics watching over your shoulder • Your recipes, photos, and bake notes stay yours • Photos you share are stripped of location data first CRUSTFOLK PREMIUM Premium unlocks every recipe, the full baking guide, and unlimited saved bakes. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or unlock everything once with a one-time Lifetime purchase. Eligible accounts may see an introductory offer; the App Store shows the current offer, price, and terms before purchase. Payment is handled by Apple; Crustfolk only ever sees an anonymous flag telling the app whether Premium is on. Whether you're feeding your first starter or chasing the perfect ear, Crustfolk keeps the craft simple, calm, and yours. Welcome to the fold. SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASES Crustfolk Premium is an auto-renewing Monthly or Yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Eligible accounts may see an introductory offer; the App Store shows the current offer, price, and terms before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://odoquill.com/crustfolk/legal/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Crustfolk at every 5 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
Both are free to download. CRUSTA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Crustfolk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CRUSTA ships an update every 3 weeks, Crustfolk every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CRUSTA | Crustfolk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reto Saurenmann | Hendrik Pikkemaat |
In-app purchases
CRUSTA
- Crusta Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Crusta Premium - Yearly$12.991 Year
Crustfolk
- Crustfolk Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Crustfolk Premium (Yearly)1 Month trial$13.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$27.99








