Comparison

Levain Log vs Sourdough Timer Pro

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

Head to head
About

Levain Log

This app helps home bakers master sourdough by tracking bulk fermentation and providing detailed bake journals. It uses temperature-aware timing and offers features like stretch and fold logging and proofing timers to eliminate guesswork and improve results.

Highlights
  • Temperature-aware bulk fermentation timing (Q10)
  • Stretch and fold logging with timestamps
  • Multiple proofing timers with notifications
  • Hydration calculator
  • Bake journal with photos and ratings (Premium)
  • Unlimited recipe storage (Premium)
  • Data export (CSV, JSON, PDF) (Premium)
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Track every bake. Master your sourdough. Levain Log is the bulk fermentation timer and bake journal built for home bakers who want to understand their dough — not just time it. Most sourdough failures come down to two things: inconsistent bulk fermentation and no record of what worked before. Levain Log solves both. INTELLIGENT Q10 FERMENTATION TIMING Levain Log uses Q10 — the biological principle that fermentation rate changes predictably with dough temperature — to give you accurate, real-time bulk fermentation estimates at every stage of the process. From your initial mix to your final stretch and fold, simply enter your dough temperature and Levain Log tells you exactly where you are in bulk fermentation. No more guessing. No more overfermented dough. STRETCH & FOLD LOGGING Log every stretch and fold with timestamps and dough temperature readings. Build a complete picture of your bulk fermentation from start to finish — and review it bake after bake to understand exactly how your dough behaves in your kitchen at any temperature. PROOFING TIMERS Set and track multiple proofing timers with notifications that alert you when your dough is ready — even hours later when your phone is locked and the app is closed. No more overproofed loaves because you lost track of time. HYDRATION CALCULATOR Calculate your dough hydration instantly. Dial in your formula and track it alongside your fermentation data for a complete picture of every bake. BAKE JOURNAL - PREMIUM Your complete bake journal lives in Levain Log. Review every bake with photos, ratings, and full fermentation data including temperature readings at every stage. See exactly how temperature affected your results and build the knowledge that turns good bakers into great ones. Unlimited bake storage means your journal grows with you. UNLIMITED RECIPES - PREMIUM Store unlimited recipes with full fermentation profiles. Compare bakes across different recipes and track your improvement over time. EXPORT YOUR DATA - PREMIUM Export your complete bake history and fermentation data as CSV, JSON, or PDF. Analyze your results, share your journey, or simply keep a backup. Your data is always yours. FREE TIER INCLUDES: - Full bulk fermentation timer with Q10 temperature-aware estimates - Stretch & fold logging with temperature tracking - Proofing timers with notifications - Hydration calculator - Single bake storage LEVAIN LOG PREMIUM INCLUDES EVERYTHING, PLUS: - Unlimited bake storage - Bake photos and ratings - Complete bake journal - Data export (CSV, JSON, PDF) - Unlimited recipe storage YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE Levain Log stores everything locally on your device. No account required. No data collected. No subscription required for core features. Your recipes, bakes, and photos never leave your phone. Built by a sourdough baker, for sourdough bakers.

About

Sourdough Timer Pro

Features
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NEW: FULL BAKE PLANNER Plan the whole bake, from feeding your starter to taking the bread out of the oven. • 14 tested recipes: country loaf, challah, pitas, pizza, focaccia and more, with every ingredient in grams for the amount you choose • Tell the app when you want the bread ready and it calculates when each step starts. You can also plan days ahead, starting from the starter feed • A reminder for every step, including each fold, even when the app is closed • Choose how you bake: Dutch oven, baking stone or steel with steam, or a loaf tin. Times and temperatures adapt to your method • Oven timers: tap "I put it in the oven" and the app counts down every stage (lid off, drying and more). Every timer is editable • Guided path to build a sourdough starter from scratch, with daily reminders • In-app feedback form • English and Hebrew • No ads STARTER CALCULATOR Sourdough Timer Pro computes the exact feeding schedule for your sourdough starter, working backward from your target ready time to give you a precise feed time and gram-level recipe. HOW IT WORKS Enter six parameters: target ready time, quantity of starter needed (grams), desired hydration percentage, flour type, starter activity level (%), and ambient temperature (°C or °F). The app applies a fermentation kinetics model that factors temperature-dependent metabolic rates of lactic acid bacteria and wild yeast to calculate when your starter will hit peak activity. OUTPUT — YOUR FEEDING PLAN • Feed time: the exact moment to feed so your starter peaks on schedule • Starter / flour / water quantities in grams • Feed ratio (e.g., 1:9.8:9.8) • Estimated peak pH • Predicted flavor profile (mild, balanced, tangy, complex) • Recommended bread types suited to the resulting starter profile • Fermentation timeline chart with 80% activity window marked Set process alarms directly from the results screen to get notified at feed time and at peak. DESIGNED FOR PRECISION Temperature has a nonlinear effect on fermentation speed. A 5°C difference between summer and winter kitchens can shift peak time by 2–4 hours. Sourdough Timer Pro accounts for this so your timing stays consistent regardless of ambient conditions. Supports both Celsius and Fahrenheit. Works across all flour types including whole wheat, rye, spelt, and einkorn. Starter activity input lets you calibrate for your specific culture's behavior. PROFESSIONAL & HOME BAKERS Built for bakers who want repeatability and data-driven control over their sourdough process. Used by professional bakery instructors for workshop demonstrations and planning. SUBSCRIPTION Sourdough Timer Pro requires an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or annual). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://sd-timer-pro.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://sd-timer-pro.web.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Levain Log4 screens
Sourdough Timer Pro2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Levain Log at every 4 weeks against Sourdough Timer Pro's every 4 months. 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. Levain Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sourdough Timer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Levain Log ships an update every 4 weeks, Sourdough Timer Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Levain Log versus Sourdough Timer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLevain LogSourdough Timer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJOHN GILLoran kamelgarn

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Levain Log

One-time1
  • Levain Log Premium$4.99
2 purchases

Sourdough Timer Pro

Subscriptions2
  • SD Timer Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • SD Timer Pro Annual7 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Levain Log free?
Levain Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sourdough Timer Pro free?
Sourdough Timer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Levain Log or Sourdough Timer Pro have ads?
Neither Levain Log nor Sourdough Timer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Levain Log or Sourdough Timer Pro?
Levain Log ships an update every 4 weeks, and Sourdough Timer Pro every 4 months. Most recently, Levain Log was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sourdough Timer Pro on November 5, 2026.

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