CurdClock vs Rindr Cheese

Cheesemaking is all about timing — and one wrong cut ruins the whole batch. CurdClock is a step-by-step timing and calculation tool for home cheesemakers. Enter your flocculation time, select your cheese type, and get the exact moment to cut your curd. No mental math. No guesswork. No wasted milk. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add rennet to your milk and start the flocculation timer 2. Enter the observed floc time — CurdClock calculates your exact cut time 3. Follow the step-by-step batch timer through pressing, salting, and aging FLOCCULATION CALCULATOR The flocculation method is the most reliable way to time your curd cut — but it requires multiplying your observed time by a cheese-specific factor (2.0–6.0). CurdClock handles this instantly. Select your cheese type, enter the floc time, and a countdown begins to your exact cut moment. RENNET DOSE CALCULATOR Enter your milk volume, rennet type (single strength, double strength, or tablet), and milk type (raw or pasteurized). CurdClock returns the precise dose in teaspoons and milliliters, plus the correct dilution water amount. STEP-BY-STEP BATCH TIMER Follow 12+ timed steps per recipe — from heating milk through pressing. Change your start time and every step recalculates automatically. The same feature home cheesemakers have been building spreadsheets for. (Pro) AGING TRACKER Track multiple cheeses aging simultaneously. Color-coded status shows what needs attention today: green for on schedule, yellow for action due, red for overdue. Never forget to flip your Gouda or wash your Brie. (Pro) PRO FEATURES — $4.99/month - 15+ cheese recipes (Gouda, Feta, Brie, Parmesan, Havarti, and more) - Unlimited batch log history - Unlimited aging tracker - Flip and wash reminders (push notifications) - Batch notes - Custom recipe builder FREE FEATURES - Flocculation calculator (unlimited) - Rennet dose calculator (unlimited) - 3 built-in recipes: Farmhouse Cheddar, Quick Mozzarella, Whole Milk Ricotta - Batch timer (1 active batch) - Batch log (last 5 batches) - Aging tracker (1 cheese) PRIVACY FIRST No account required. No internet connection needed. All batch logs, aging records, and preferences are stored locally on your device only. Nothing is sent to any server. DISCLAIMER CurdClock provides timing guides based on general cheesemaking principles. Always follow your specific recipe instructions and verify curd readiness by physical inspection (clean break test). Results vary based on milk source, rennet brand, temperature, and conditions. This app is not a substitute for recipe instructions or professional cheesemaking guidance. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Rindr is the cheesemaker's journal that grows with your craft. Whether you're pressing your first wheel of cheddar or running a small dairy with a dozen aging caves, Rindr keeps every batch organized, every recipe at your fingertips, and an AI assistant by your side. WHAT YOU GET • Recipe library — a curated collection of traditional cheese recipes, from soft-ripened Brie to aged Alpine. Each recipe includes ingredients, target temperatures, pH ranges, step-by-step timing, and the manufacturer-recommended cultures, rennets, and additives. • Batch journal — start a batch from any recipe, log actuals against targets at every step, attach photos of milk, curd, and wheels at any stage. Track temperature, pH, weight, and timing on a single timeline. • AI cheesemaking assistant — PRO unlocks an AI assistant grounded in cheesemaking process science. Ask "why isn't my milk acidifying?" mid-batch and get specific, contextual answers based on your readings. • Public dairy directory — opt in to showcase your dairy in the Rindr catalogue. Other cheesemakers can discover your craft, contact you, and learn from your work. • PDF export — generate professional technical sheets for any recipe and any batch. Print, share with collaborators, or archive. WHO IT'S FOR Rindr is built for the devoted cheesemaker — the home enthusiast iterating on a Camembert recipe, the farmstead micro-creamery managing a 60-litre vat, the cheese-school student tracking their first ten batches, and the working professional who wants a clean digital log of every wheel. PRO SUBSCRIPTION PRO unlocks the AI cheesemaking assistant and removes batch / recipe limits. Try 14 days free with Monthly ($9.99/mo) or Yearly ($79.99/yr) plans. Manage anytime in iOS Settings → Subscriptions. Privacy: your recipes and batch data stay private to your account. AI chat messages are sent to Anthropic Claude for processing — disclosed in our Privacy Policy. We never use your data for advertising. Terms of Use: https://rindr.cloud/terms and Privacy Policy: https://rindr.cloud/privacy Built by cheesemakers, for cheesemakers.