S.D Timer vs The Bake Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
S.D Timer
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S.D TIMER 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 ā 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 2ā4 hours. S.D TIMER 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. No login required. Works offline once loaded. FREE VERSION This is the free edition of S.D TIMER, supported by banner ads. For an ad-free experience, upgrade to S.D TIMER Pro.
The Bake Log
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Never lose track of your sourdough starter again. The Bake Log is the simplest way to keep your starters alive and your bakes consistent. Feed your starter, log every bake, and watch your skills improve over time ā all without an account, and without your data ever leaving your phone. MORE THAN LOAVES Sourdough isn't just bread. Log pizza, focaccia, bagels, rolls and enriched dough, each with its own guided steps and piece counts. Whatever you're baking, The Bake Log keeps the recipe, the timing and the result in one place. FEED YOUR STARTER - A sourdough starter tracker for one starter or many, each on its own feeding schedule - Countdown timers tell you when the next feed is due - A health score shows whether your starter is vigorous, healthy or sluggish - Log every feeding with flour, water, ratio and a photo GUIDED BAKE ā YOUR RECIPE, ONE STEP AT A TIME - Stop setting six phone alarms per loaf ā it pings you at each fold, shape and bake - Walk the whole bake day, from mix to oven, at a calm pace - Coil-fold and stretch reminders fire on time ā even with the phone locked or after a reboot - Live countdowns for bulk ferment, proofing and cold retard - Advance early when the dough is ready ā the dough decides, not the timer - Your measured times flow straight into the bake log when you're done LOG EVERY BAKE - Hydration, bulk ferment, dough temperature and proofing time - Rate crumb, crust and taste, and see which recipe performs best over time - Add photos of the crumb and the finished loaf - Fold seeds, olives or a share of rye into any recipe with add-ins ā your hydration stays accurate EARN BAKER'S MARKS A quiet shelf of milestones you earn for every loaf, every feeding and every patient overnight prove. Nothing to chase ā just a record of how far your baking has come. BUILD YOUR RECIPE LIBRARY Keep your best formulas, filter by bake type, and share a finished bake as a card. YOURS, AND ONLY YOURS - Fully offline ā no account, no sign-up, no cloud - Premium your way: a subscription or a one-time unlock removes ads and lifts limits - Back up and restore everything, photos included, whenever you like - Japandi-inspired design: calm, warm and distraction-free Whether you're keeping a first starter alive or dialling in your hundredth sourdough pizza, The Bake Log is the offline baking journal and sourdough app that grows with you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: S.D Timer at none against The Bake Log's 1. S.D Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. The Bake Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. S.D Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | S.D Timer | The Bake Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | oran kamelgarn | Eri Tech LTD |
In-app purchases
S.D Timer
No in-app purchases
The Bake Log
- The Bake Log Premium$2.99









