Comparison

Fermently vs GetBolla

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

Head to head
About

Fermently

Features
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Fermently is the fermentation journal you always wanted — built for home brewers, kitchen fermenters, and anyone who takes their cultures seriously. Track every batch from day one. Log temperatures, pH readings, sugar levels, and tasting notes as your ferment evolves. Fermently visualises your data as scientific charts so you always know exactly where you stand. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Start a batch for kombucha, kimchi, ginger beer, kefir, sourdough, and more • Follow the fermentation timeline and get notified at key stages • Compare batches side by side — spot what made one batch better than another • Detect over-fermentation before it ruins your brew • Browse guided recipes and adapt them to your setup • Keep a complete archive of every ferment you've ever made PERFECT FOR Home brewers and fermentation enthusiasts who want more than guesswork. Whether you're on your second kombucha SCOBY or your twentieth jar of kimchi, Fermently brings the science of fermentation to your fingertips. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock unlimited batch tracking, advanced comparison charts, and the full recipe library with a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees. By using Fermently, you agree to Terms of Use: https://fermently-legal.vercel.app/terms

About

GetBolla

Features
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GetBolla is the sensor for home kombucha brewers who are tired of opening the jar every day hoping to guess the right moment. The sensor sits directly in the jar alongside the SCOBY. It measures pH and temperature every 5 minutes and sends the data to the app. When your kombucha reaches the ideal bottling point, you get a push notification. No more blind tasting. No more wasted batches. — WHAT THE APP DOES — Ā· Real-time fermentation status: Fresh / Active / Almost Ready / Ready / Too Sour Ā· pH and temperature charts hour by hour, annotated by phase Ā· Acidity trend: falling, stable, or rising Ā· Estimated time to the ideal bottling moment Ā· Push notifications for: ready to bottle, too sour, temperature out of range, sensor offline Ā· Second fermentation guide with flavor selection and per-bottle notes Ā· Full batch history: pH drop, fermentation rate, thermal stability Ā· Home screen widget: pH, temperature, and trend always visible Ā· Educational cards on the science of fermentation Ā· Contextual tips for every stage of the batch Ā· No subscription. App is free. The sensor is a one-time purchase. — HOW IT WORKS — The GetBolla sensor connects to your home WiFi with no additional hub. Once set up with the app, it works on its own: measures, records, notifies. It has a built-in display showing the current fermentation stage, readable directly from outside the jar. Powered via USB-C from any standard charger. — WHO IT'S FOR — Home brewers who have been making kombucha for a while and want to stop wasting batches. Beginners who want to start without fear of failure. Experienced brewers who already use a pH meter but want continuous automated monitoring instead of manual snapshots. GetBolla. Your kombucha ready at exactly the right moment.

Screenshots

Fermently3 screens
GetBolla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GetBolla at none against Fermently's 10. Fermently's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Fermently sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GetBolla asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Fermently versus GetBolla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFermentlyGetBolla
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTheo RolinoMarco Boffo

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Fermently

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$9.991 Month
One-time9
  • Mozzarella Recipe$2.99
  • Doenjang Recipe$2.99
  • Makgeolli Recipe$2.99
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  • Shrub Recipe$2.99
  • Tsukemono Recipe$2.99
  • Water Kefir Recipe$2.99
  • Fresh Cheese Recipe$2.99
  • Ricotta Recipe$2.99
  • Lemonade Recipe$2.99
None

GetBolla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fermently free?
Fermently is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GetBolla free?
GetBolla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fermently or GetBolla have ads?
Neither Fermently nor GetBolla shows ads.

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