Comparison

Starter vs Sourdough Simplified

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Track feedings with ease
  • Smart, adaptive reminders
  • Utilize sourdough discard in recipes
  • Home screen widgets
  • Environment-adaptive guidance
  • Beginner-friendly approach
Features
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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

About

Sourdough Simplified

Features
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Sourdough baking is easier when the math and timing are handled for you. Sourdough Simplified combines a flexible ingredient calculator with a practical bake planner, helping home bakers understand their dough and stay on schedule. CALCULATE YOUR FORMULA • Enter bread, whole-wheat, and rye flour • See total hydration, including the flour and water in a 100% hydration starter • Compare your added-water ratio • Check starter and salt percentages • Add honey, oil, seeds, or custom ingredients • See total dough weight update instantly PLAN YOUR BAKE • Plan forward from your start time or backward from final shaping • Choose no initial rest, autolyse, or fermentolyse • Set the number of folds, rest before the first fold, and time between folds • Customize bulk fermentation and cold ferment timing • See every step in a clear chronological schedule • Set local reminders for upcoming bake steps BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU BAKE No account is required. Your settings stay on your device, and the app works without an internet connection. Adjust the formula and schedule to fit your own process—without being forced into a specific recipe. From hydration math to the final bake reminder, Sourdough Simplified keeps your bake organized and approachable.

Screenshots

Starter4 screens
Sourdough Simplified4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sourdough Simplified at 5.0 against Starter's 3.0. Sourdough Simplified also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Starter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sourdough Simplified asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sourdough Simplified holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Starter versus Sourdough Simplified: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarterSourdough Simplified
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBULPARA TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETIRene Herteux

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Starter

Subscriptions2
  • Starter Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Starter Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Sourdough Simplified

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Starter free?
Starter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sourdough Simplified free?
Sourdough Simplified is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Starter or Sourdough Simplified?
Sourdough Simplified is rated higher. Starter averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sourdough Simplified averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Starter or Sourdough Simplified have ads?
Neither Starter nor Sourdough Simplified shows ads.

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