Comparison

Sourdough Tracker vs Crumb

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

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About

Sourdough Tracker

Features
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Sourdough Tracker – Smart Baking Companion Sourdough Tracker is the ultimate companion for every sourdough baker—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 results—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/

About

Crumb

This AI-powered companion analyzes your sourdough bakes, providing feedback on fermentation, crumb structure, and hydration. It helps you track your progress, manage your starter, and offers tools for better bread-making.

Highlights
  • AI crumb analysis for openness and evenness
  • Fermentation evaluation (under, well, over)
  • Proofing tracker with temperature-aware predictions
  • Starter health checks and feeding logs
  • Mixing-water calculator
  • Photo-first baking journal
Features
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Better Bread Through Better Feedback Crumb is your AI sourdough companion — from feeding your starter to reading the crumb. Snap a photo of any loaf and get instant feedback on fermentation, crumb structure, hydration, and overall bake quality, then track every loaf in a beautiful baking journal. AI Crumb Analysis • Analyze crumb openness and evenness • Evaluate fermentation — under, well, or over • Spot common baking issues • Get specific, next-bake recommendations • A tasting-note scorecard for every loaf Proofing Tracker • Time bulk fermentation and final proof • Temperature-aware "ready around" predictions • Cold-retard and out-of-the-fridge modes • Snap a photo mid-proof for an instant "is it ready?" read Starter Coach • Log feedings and see when your starter will peak • Photograph it for an AI health check • A from-scratch starter guide for beginners Baker's Tools • Mixing-water calculator to hit your target dough temp • Recipe vault for your formulas, hydration, and notes Your Baking Journal • A complete, photo-first history of your bakes • Track your score, best crumb, and streak over time • Nickname and favorite your proudest loaves • Ask the AI coach anything about a specific bake Built for Serious Home Bakers Whether you're baking your first country loaf or refining competition-quality sourdough, Crumb helps you understand and improve every bake. Download Crumb and turn every loaf into a learning opportunity. Terms: https://www.zencodex.io/apps/crumb/terms

Screenshots

Sourdough Tracker4 screens
Crumb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sourdough Tracker at 15.1 against Crumb's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sourdough Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Crumb sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sourdough Tracker versus Crumb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSourdough TrackerCrumb
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnkur DhameliyaZenmonkeys Digital LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sourdough Tracker

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

Crumb

Subscriptions2
  • Crumb Pro$4.991 Month
  • Crumb Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • 3 Scans$0.99
  • 15 Scans$3.99

Questions

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

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