Comparison

Sourflow vs Sourdough Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Sourflow

Features
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Sourflow is a sourdough baking companion for home bakers who want to stop guessing and start understanding their bakes. Every session you log teaches you something about the next one. Try Sourflow free for a month. Track every phase, log every bake, and finally understand what makes your sourdough work. No guesswork. No notebooks. Not a recipe app. A baking journal that happens to hold recipes β€” built around the data that turns inconsistent results into repeatable ones. Bake Timer Step through up to 8 phases β€” autolyse, bulk, shape, proof, bake β€” each individually timed. Log room, water and dough temperatures per session, track stretch-and-folds, and get a bulk fermentation estimate based on your temperatures and your own baking history. A Live Activity widget keeps your current phase visible on the lock screen and Dynamic Island. Levain Tracker Log every feeding with ratio, flour type and temperature. Track your starter's rise state, get peak predictions based on your feeding history, and set reminders so you never miss the window again. Recipes & Guided Baking Save your own formulas by weight or baker's percentage with automatic hydration calculation. Follow any recipe in step-by-step mode β€” each stage with its own built-in timer, so you never need to switch apps mid-bake. Session Logbook Every completed bake is saved with phase timings, temperatures, linked recipe, notes, fold count, crumb photo and grading. Compare sessions side by side to understand what actually changed. Analytics See how dough temperature affects fermentation duration, track your bake frequency over time, and watch your own patterns emerge the more you bake. Your bakes deserve better than a notebook. Start tracking with Sourflow. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Sourdough Tracker

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Sourdough Tracker – Smart Baking Companion Sourdough Tracker is the ultimate companion for every sourdough bakerβ€”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 resultsβ€”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/

Screenshots

Sourflow4 screens
Sourdough Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sourflow and Sourdough Tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Sourflow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sourflow versus Sourdough Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSourflowSourdough Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size55 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerstefano imparatoAnkur Dhameliya

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sourflow

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly1 Month trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$119.00
2 purchases

Sourdough Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Sourflow free?
Sourflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sourdough Tracker free?
Sourdough Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sourflow or Sourdough Tracker have ads?
Neither Sourflow nor Sourdough Tracker shows ads.

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