FermentBuddy vs Fermentation Tracker

Fermentation is all about timing — and your sourdough starter won't remind you when it's hungry. FermentBuddy is the kitchen companion that remembers what you forget, so you never kill another starter or over-ferment your kombucha again. TRACK ALL YOUR FERMENTS IN ONE PLACE Whether you're nurturing a sourdough starter, brewing kombucha, culturing kefir, or making sauerkraut, FermentBuddy keeps every project organized with timers, notes, and photo logs. Support for 13 fermentation types including kimchi, miso, tempeh, yogurt, jun, vinegar, water kefir, and pickles. SMART TIMERS THAT ACTUALLY HELP Set recurring feeding reminders for your sourdough starter. Get notified when your kombucha first ferment is ready. FermentBuddy sends push notifications so you can stop setting random phone alarms and sticky notes. Pro users get temperature-adjusted timers that use fermentation science to adapt timing to your kitchen conditions. GUIDED WORKFLOWS FOR EVERY STAGE New to fermentation? Follow step-by-step timelines that walk you through each stage — from mixing your first sourdough starter to bottling your kombucha. Visual progress tracking shows exactly where you are and what comes next. TROUBLESHOOTING THAT ACTUALLY WORKS Mold on your sauerkraut? Starter not rising? Kombucha too vinegary? FermentBuddy's diagnostic system helps you identify problems with 34+ symptoms, causes, severity levels, and actionable solutions. No more frantic googling — get answers in seconds. DOCUMENT YOUR PROGRESS Log each batch with ingredients, dates, notes, and photos. Track what works and what doesn't. Build your personal fermentation recipe book over time. Export your history as CSV or PDF to share or save. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Check on your active ferments without opening the app. Small, medium, and large iOS widgets show your running timers and next actions at a glance. BEAUTIFUL, WARM DESIGN FermentBuddy's "Artisan Pantry" design feels like a cozy kitchen companion, not a clinical spreadsheet. Warm terracotta and olive tones, organic typography, and signature rising bubble animations bring your ferments to life. Full dark mode support with warm undertones for late-night feeding sessions. WORKS OFFLINE Start tracking immediately — no account required. FermentBuddy works offline with automatic cloud sync when you're connected. Your data is always safe and accessible across devices. FREE TO START, PRO TO MASTER Get started free with 2 active projects, 3 ferment types, smart timers, and basic troubleshooting. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited projects, all 13 ferment types, temperature-adjusted timers, feeding calculator, discard recipe library, home screen widgets, batch export, and more. SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING FermentBuddy Pro is available as: • Annual auto-renewing subscription: $34.99/year (just $2.90/month) • Monthly auto-renewing subscription: $3.99/month • Lifetime one-time purchase: $14.99 Subscriptions auto-renew at the end of each period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your iTunes Account Settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Whether you're starting your first sourdough starter or managing a kitchen full of ferments, FermentBuddy helps you ferment with confidence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://fermentbuddy.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://fermentbuddy.app/privacy

Your ferments deserve better than sticky notes. Meet Fermenty: a thoughtfully designed fermentation tracker for home fermenters, from your first jar to your next great batch. Keep kombucha, sourdough, kimchi, yogurt, beer, wine, mead, pickles, and hot sauce organized in one place. TRACK YOUR WAY Choose a popular ferment type or create your own. Record salt percentages, start a batch now or schedule it for later, and plan multiple stages with target durations. Pause, resume, or duplicate a batch whenever you need to. TIMERS AT A GLANCE Follow batch progress with live timers. Live Activities bring your timer to the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island on supported devices. CAPTURE EVERY DETAIL • Log temperature in °C or °F and track pH readings. • Spot changes over time with temperature and pH charts. • Add photos, observations, and batch notes. • Record tasting notes and rate results from 1 to 10. • See readings, photos, notes, and stage changes together on a chronological timeline. REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR ROUTINE Set recurring check-ins daily, every few days, or weekly. Add advance alerts before a stage is due to finish. THREE HANDY CALCULATORS • Brine: calculate salt amounts and brine concentration. • ABV: estimate alcohol by volume from original and final gravity readings. • Baker's Math: work out hydration, water amounts, and ingredient weights using baker's percentages. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Turn your preferred batch setups into reusable templates, complete with stages and settings, so your next batch is quick to start. EXPORT YOUR RECORDS Export a single batch or your full ferment history as CSV for sharing, analysis, or your own records. MADE FOR EVERYDAY FERMENTING Enjoy a clean interface, light and dark modes, and nine app languages. Your fermentation records are stored on your device. START FREE. MAKE ROOM WITH PRO. Use every tracking feature with one running or scheduled batch at a time, with no limits on logging. Paused and completed batches don't count toward this limit. Upgrade to Fermenty Pro for unlimited running and scheduled batches. Subscriptions support continued development and help keep Fermenty ad-free. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. • Manage or cancel your subscription in your account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/fermenty-privacy-policy/home By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/