StarterBuddy vs Loafside

StarterBuddy is a clean, focused tool for managing your sourdough starter and planning levains with confidence. Whether you’re maintaining a single culture or working with multiple starters, StarterBuddy keeps your fermentation organized and predictable. Core Features • Log feedings with hydration ratios • Track starter activity and history • Timeline view of all culture events • Manage one culture for free Baker’s Table (Pro) Unlock advanced tools for serious bakers: • Manage multiple cultures • Levain planner with ready-by timing • Peak forecasting • Starter analytics and insights Designed for clarity, not clutter. No accounts required. All data stored locally on your device. Bake better with consistency. --- Legal Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://azielke8.github.io/starter-buddy-support/privacy.html

Loafside is your calm, step-by-step sourdough companion — from feeding your starter to pulling a golden loaf out of the oven. Whether you're baking your first loaf or your hundredth, Loafside guides you through every stage with precision and ease. FEEDING CALCULATOR Choose your starter ratio, enter your amount, and Loafside tells you exactly how much water and flour you need. No mental math, no guessing. TIMERS THAT FOLLOW YOUR PROCESS Each stage has its own timer — feeding, bulk fermentation, and baking. Just start and follow along. BULK FERMENTATION CHECKLIST 13 guided steps walk you through every mix, rest, and stretch & fold. Never lose track of where you are. BAKING STAGES Lid on, lid off, cool on rack — Loafside times each stage automatically so you can focus on the bread, not the clock. Sourdough is slow by nature. Loafside makes sure every minute counts.