Starter vs First Loaf

Stop killing your sourdough starter. Starter is the beginner-friendly sourdough companion that replaces 50 conflicting methods with one proven path. Track feedings, never miss a reminder, and finally turn your discard into delicious recipes. ▸ THE PROBLEM WE SOLVE Starting sourdough is overwhelming. Every blog, Reddit post, and YouTube video gives different advice — 1:1:1 or 1:5:5? Every 12 hours or once a day? Whole wheat or all-purpose? Starter cuts through the noise. One clear method. Smart reminders that adapt to your storage. A health tracker that tells you exactly how your starter is doing. ▸ TRACK FEEDINGS WITH EASE • Log feedings in seconds — flour, water, starter amounts • See health status at a glance — Thriving, Hungry, or Neglected • Track peak times to understand your starter's rhythm • Add photos to visualize progress over time • Review feeding history to spot patterns ▸ NEVER MISS A FEEDING Smart reminders that actually make sense: • Room temperature — reminded every 12 hours • Refrigerated — reminded weekly • Adjust timing to match your schedule • Snooze when life gets busy ▸ USE YOUR DISCARD Stop throwing away perfectly good starter: • 10+ recipes matched to your discard amount • Pancakes, crackers, pizza dough, and more • Difficulty ratings from easy to advanced • Save favorites for quick access ▸ WIDGETS FOR YOUR HOME SCREEN Glance at your starter without opening the app: • See health status and hours since last feeding • Quick-feed button on medium widget • Lock screen widget for at-a-glance tracking • Multiple sizes to fit your home screen ▸ ADAPTS TO YOUR KITCHEN Your kitchen temperature changes everything: • Cold (under 65°F): slower fermentation, adjusted ratios • Normal (65-75°F): standard timing • Warm (75-85°F): faster rise, more frequent feeds • Hot (over 85°F): rapid activity, careful monitoring Starter adjusts recommendations based on your environment. ▸ DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS We don't overwhelm you with options: • One proven feeding method • Clear, opinionated guidance • Progress tracking that builds confidence • No account required — your data stays on your device ▸ PRICING FREE: • 1 starter • 14-day feeding history • 3 discard recipes • Small widget • Smart reminders PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Starter Premium is available with the following subscription options: Premium Monthly: $4.99/month Premium Annual: $29.99/year (Save 50%) — includes 7-day free trial • Unlimited starters • Full feeding history • Photo timeline • All 10+ discard recipes • All widget sizes Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled 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 App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://starter.bulpara.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://starter.bulpara.com/privacy --- Questions? support@bulpara.com

First Loaf — Your Sourdough Baking Companion Sourdough baking is part art, part science—and a whole lot of patience. First Loaf is designed to guide you through every step, from feeding your starter to pulling a golden, crackling loaf from the oven. Whether you're mixing your very first dough or chasing that perfect open crumb, First Loaf helps you bake with confidence and learn from every loaf. GUIDED BAKE EXPERIENCE Follow along with step-by-step timers for each phase of your bake: • Mix your dough with calculated hydration • Stretch & fold with perfectly timed intervals • Track bulk fermentation and final proof • Get notified when it's time for the next step No more watching the clock or second-guessing your timing. STARTER TRACKING Keep your sourdough starter happy and thriving: • Log feedings and track peak times • Set reminders so you never forget a feeding • Monitor multiple starters if you're adventurous SMART OUTCOME LOGGING After each bake, capture what happened: • Rate your loaf and log crumb, rise, and flavor • Tag specific outcomes like oven spring or proofing issues • Snap photos to document your progress • Record environmental conditions INSIGHTS THAT HELP YOU IMPROVE First Loaf learns from your bakes and surfaces patterns: • See which recipes consistently deliver great results • Discover correlations between your process and outcomes • Track your progress from novice to master baker The more you bake, the smarter your insights become. RECIPE MANAGEMENT Build and organize your sourdough recipes: • Use baker's percentages with automatic calculations • Configure flour blends and inclusions • Star your favorites for quick access • Filter by hydration, weight, and more COMMUNITY RECIPES Discover what other bakers are creating: • Browse community-shared recipes • Save recipes to try later • Share your own creations PLAN YOUR BAKES Schedule bakes around your life: • Plan ahead and receive step-by-step notifications • Time your bake to finish when you want it WORKS OFFLINE All core features work without an internet connection. Your data syncs to the cloud when you're online, so you never lose a bake. FIRST LOAF PREMIUM Unlock advanced features to take your baking further: • Recipe scaling with bulk calculations • Hydration-adjusted guidance • Full access to community recipes Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/