First Loaf vs BreadLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
First Loaf
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First Loaf β Your Sourdough Baking Companion Sourdough baking is part art, part scienceβand 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: β’ Mix your dough with calculated hydration β’ Stretch & fold with perfectly timed intervals β’ Track bulk fermentation and final proof β’ 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: β’ Log feedings and track peak times β’ Set reminders so you never forget a feeding β’ Monitor multiple starters if you're adventurous SMART OUTCOME LOGGING After each bake, capture what happened: β’ Rate your loaf and log crumb, rise, and flavor β’ Tag specific outcomes like oven spring or proofing issues β’ Snap photos to document your progress β’ Record environmental conditions INSIGHTS THAT HELP YOU IMPROVE First Loaf learns from your bakes and surfaces patterns: β’ See which recipes consistently deliver great results β’ Discover correlations between your process and outcomes β’ 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: β’ Use baker's percentages with automatic calculations β’ Configure flour blends and inclusions β’ Star your favorites for quick access β’ Filter by hydration, weight, and more COMMUNITY RECIPES Discover what other bakers are creating: β’ Browse community-shared recipes β’ Save recipes to try later β’ Share your own creations PLAN YOUR BAKES Schedule bakes around your life: β’ Plan ahead and receive step-by-step notifications β’ 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: β’ Recipe scaling with bulk calculations β’ Hydration-adjusted guidance β’ Full access to community recipes Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
BreadLog
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BreadLog turns sourdough baking from stressful guesswork into a calm, joyful ritual. From your first starter feeding to your hundredth loaf, BreadLog helps you bake with confidence. WHATβS INSIDE Guided baking sessions Visual progress, smart tips, timers, haptic feedback, Live Activities and hands-free voice control. Starter & Bakerβs Journeys Build your starter, track flour blends and activity, and follow a 5-day path to your first confident bakes. Recipes Curated recipes plus the ability to create and save your own with photos, steps and timers. BreadLog Premium AI Dough Doctor, world and holiday recipes, pet-friendly treats, and custom scoring patterns. Choose your fermentation Use Sourdough, Dry Yeast or Fresh Yeast. Ingredients and instructions automatically adapt to your choice. Seasonal baking Discover new recipes throughout the year, including our autumn selection. Share your bakes Create beautiful baking cards, share recipes, and keep a Before & After gallery of your bread. English Β· Ukrainian Β· Spanish No account. No ads. Your bread, your data, your kitchen. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BreadLog at none against First Loaf's 2. First Loaf's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. First Loaf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BreadLog asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | First Loaf | BreadLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Reinwald | Lelia Vlasenko |
In-app purchases
First Loaf
- First Loaf Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- First Loaf Pro (Annual)$24.991 Year
BreadLog
No in-app purchases









