Starter vs Sourdough Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Starter
This app simplifies sourdough starter maintenance with a clear, proven method, smart reminders, and a health tracker. It also provides recipes to use your discard and widgets for at-a-glance updates.
- Track feedings with ease
- Smart, adaptive reminders
- Utilize sourdough discard in recipes
- Home screen widgets
- Environment-adaptive guidance
- Beginner-friendly approach
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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
Sourdough Tracker
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Sourdough Tracker – Smart Baking Companion Sourdough Tracker is the ultimate companion for every sourdough baker—from beginners creating their first starter to experienced bakers perfecting artisan loaves. It helps you manage your sourdough starter, track feeding schedules, log baking sessions, and analyze your bread results—all in one organized place. Sourdough baking requires patience, consistency, and careful tracking. Sourdough Tracker simplifies the entire process by helping you monitor feeding routines, evaluate starter health, and maintain detailed baking logs. Whether you maintain one starter or multiple, everything stays structured so you never miss a feeding or lose track of your experiments. With Sourdough Tracker, you can record feeding times, hydration ratios, and detailed observations such as bubbles, aroma, rise, and texture. Built-in reminders ensure your starter stays active and healthy, while smart tools like the feeding ratio calculator and hydration calculator make complex sourdough math simple and accurate. For bakers who love experimenting, the app includes a baking log and recipe library where you can document results, save recipes, and analyze crumb structure by snapping a photo of your bread slice. The smart analyzer helps you understand fermentation quality and improve your baking outcomes. Sourdough Tracker also supports multiple starters, allowing you to manage different types like wheat, rye, or whole-grain starters. With calendar tracking, reminders, and detailed notes, it keeps your sourdough routine organized and stress-free. Whether you’re nurturing your first starter or maintaining a professional baking workflow, Sourdough Tracker makes sourdough baking easier, smarter, and more enjoyable. Key Features: 1. Starter Feeding Tracker – Log every feeding with date, time, flour type, water quantity, and notes 2. Feeding Calendar – View complete feeding history and upcoming schedules per starter 3. Feeding Reminders – Never miss a feeding with timely notifications 4. Starter Health Check – Automatically track status: Healthy, Weak, Needs Feeding, or Overdue 5. Dashboard Overview – Instantly see last feeding time and starter condition 6. Multiple Starters – Manage different starters with separate histories 7. Feeding Ratio & Hydration Calculator – Quickly calculate ratios (1:1:1, 1:2:2) and hydration 8. Baking Log – Record sessions with ingredients, fermentation details, and photos 9. Notes & Observations – Track aroma, bubbles, rise, and texture 10. Bread Analyzer – Snap bread slice photos to evaluate crumb and fermentation quality 11. Unlimited Recipe Library – Save and organize all your recipes 12. Beginner Guide – Step-by-step sourdough learning and techniques 13. PDF Export – Export feeding logs and baking history as professional reports Need help or have suggestions? Contact us at app-support@md-tech.in Terms of use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sourdough Tracker at 15.1 against Starter's 17.0. 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. Starter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sourdough Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Starter | Sourdough Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BULPARA TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI | Ankur Dhameliya |
In-app purchases
Starter
- Starter Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Starter Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Sourdough Tracker
- Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Premium Annual$29.991 Year
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