Comparison

Bloom Sourdough vs BakeReady

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

Head to head
About

Bloom Sourdough

Features
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You bake. Bloom remembers. You learn a craft by doing and by remembering what works. Bloom is your personal sourdough journal. Not a checklist app. A journal. One for every bake, every experiment, every loaf that was just a little better than the last. WHILE YOU BAKE Step by step, without distraction. Timers for autolyse, bulk and proofing. Notes while you work. Bloom keeps the structure, you keep the feel. AFTER THE BAKE The bread is gone. The bake stays. Score your crust, crumb and taste. Bloom analyses what could improve. While you're already thinking about the next loaf. BETWEEN BAKES See when your starter is ready. Look back at your bakes over time. Plan your next bake. Bloom is there even when you're not baking. FREE TO USE - Full bake journal with timers & steps - Log a past bake - 1 starter - feedings & reminders - Save 5 recipes - 1 photo per bake - Full bake history - Your Journal - scores & statistics - All reminders & timers BLOOM PREMIUM - €6.99/YEAR * Smart bake analysis - what went well, what to improve * Bake planning with automatic timing * Starter insights - peak times & temperature patterns * Deeper analysis - scores by category & ratios * DDT Calculator - find your ideal dough temperature * Track multiple starters * Unlimited recipes * Up to 6 photos per bake * Share your bake card & recipe * Set a bake goal Start free for 14 days, €6.99/year (launch price). Cancel anytime. YOUR DATA, YOURS No account, no tracking, no fuss. Your bakes sync automatically via iCloud. Never lost, always at hand. Requires iOS 26. Terms of Use: https://bloomsourdough.com/terms

About

BakeReady

Features
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Know when your sourdough starter is ready to bake. BakeReady is a simple sourdough starter tracker built for home bakers who want less guessing and more confidence. Log feedings, track starter activity, estimate readiness, and see when your starter may be near its peak window β€” all in one easy-to-use app. Whether you are building your first starter or maintaining an active one, BakeReady helps you understand what is happening inside the jar. Track every feeding Record each feeding with the details that matter β€” time, ratio, room temperature, flour type, hydration, rise level, and bubble activity. Your feeding history helps BakeReady estimate how your starter is progressing and when it may need attention. Readiness Score See a simple readiness score based on your latest feeding, rise, bubbles, and starter activity. Get a clearer signal before you bake, with simple status updates like hungry, rising, near peak, ready to bake, or past peak. Peak Window Estimate Timing is one of the hardest parts of sourdough baking. BakeReady helps estimate your starter’s peak window, so you can better plan when to mix dough, build levain, or refresh your starter. Feeding Reminders Set your feeding routine and keep your starter on track. BakeReady helps you know when the next feed is coming, when a feed is overdue, and when your starter may need refreshing. Manage multiple starters Track more than one starter with separate profiles for different routines, ratios, and storage conditions. Perfect for a daily room temperature starter, a backup fridge starter, rye starter, whole wheat starter, or a new starter you are still developing. Built for home bakers BakeReady is designed to feel calm, warm, and simple β€” not like a spreadsheet. It gives you the key signals you need, without overcomplicating your baking routine. --- Key Features - Sourdough starter feeding log - Readiness score - Peak window estimate - Feeding reminders - Multiple starter profiles - Rise and bubble tracking - Beginner-friendly design --- BakeReady provides estimates based on your inputs and starter history. Sourdough activity can vary depending on temperature, flour, hydration, starter strength, and environment. Always use your own judgment before baking. Privacy Policy:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QBTaj0pcc4jIuQprNzo3KoP1WahxuZRQsld3FobrbNM/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eKND86fsqtl-eMh0WckphYLuDJFUzvyJ-V6xJDJclEU/edit?usp=sharing Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bloom Sourdough4 screens
BakeReady4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BakeReady at 17 against Bloom Sourdough's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Bloom Sourdough sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year and BakeReady sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Bloom Sourdough versus BakeReady: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloom SourdoughBakeReady
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartijn Schraven艳撅 ι™ˆ

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bloom Sourdough

Subscriptions1
  • Bloom Premium14 Days trial$5.991 Year
2 purchases

BakeReady

Subscriptions2
  • BakeReady Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • BakeReady Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Bloom Sourdough free?
Bloom Sourdough is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BakeReady free?
BakeReady is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bloom Sourdough or BakeReady have ads?
Neither Bloom Sourdough nor BakeReady shows ads.

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