# StarterBuddy vs Loafside

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loafside at none against StarterBuddy's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarterBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Loafside asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarterBuddy | Loafside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Size | 39 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANDREW JOHN ZIELKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872509000) | [Sohee Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884806399) |

## What reviewers say

### StarterBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starterbuddy/id6759579662)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Baker's Table (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Baker’s Table (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


### Loafside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loafside-sourdough-tracker/id6761035614)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarterBuddy free?

StarterBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loafside free?

Loafside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do StarterBuddy or Loafside have ads?

Neither StarterBuddy nor Loafside shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
