Comparison

Fermently vs Crockwise

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

Crockwise

Features
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Your jars, your kitchen, zero guesswork. Crockwise keeps every ferment on your counter in check: the salt, the timing and that nagging "is this still okay?" SALT IT RIGHT • Sauerkraut, brine pickles, kimchi, kombucha, milk kefir and miso • Turn the scale dial, slide the salt ruler, get exact grams • Color zones show when a jar is under-salted, classic or extra slow • Kimchi paste, kombucha sugar and starter, kefir grains: all measured for you KNOW WHEN IT'S READY • Every jar gets its own clock, from first bubbles to ripe • Room temperature moves the forecast: warm days speed it up, cold days slow it down • Drag the thermometer and see how every ready date shifts • See at a glance when a jar is too cold or too warm for its kind NORMAL OR SPOILED? • Tap where you see it: surface, brine, veggies, bottom or smell • Flat and white, or raised and fuzzy? One question sorts it out • 34 signs, each marked Normal, Watch it or Discard • Plain advice on what to do, from "skim it off" to "toss it" A JOURNAL FOR EVERY JAR • Hold the lid to burp a gassy jar and feel the hiss • Log tastes, notes and Guide checks on one timeline • Move jars to the fridge, finish them, or brew the same recipe again • See your record: jars made, batches that turned out, favorite ferments PERFECT FOR • Nervous first-timers with their very first jar • Weekly kombucha and daily kefir rhythms • Miso makers who think in months

Screenshots

Fermently3 screens
Crockwise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crockwise at none against Fermently's 10. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Crockwise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Fermently versus Crockwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFermentlyCrockwise
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTheo RolinoAvery Gilmore

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

Crockwise

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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