Ferment vs Crustfolk

Ferment helps you make real sour pickles, sauerkraut, and kimchi at home. No vinegar, no canning, no special gear. Just vegetables, salt, and time. Whether this is your first jar or your fifth, the app stays in your pocket to answer the questions that come up along the way. These are naturally fermented foods. You salt the vegetables, keep them under the brine, and let them sour on the counter for a week or two. The result is crunchy, tangy, and alive. Ferment walks you through it and keeps you company the whole time. Ask the helper anything (new) The biggest part of this update. When a question comes up, just ask. Type it out, snap a photo of your jar, or leave a quick voice note, and you get a clear, plain answer back in seconds. Is this white film okay? Why did my kraut go soft? What can I make with this cabbage? It knows fermentation, it can read your photo, and it can help you build a simple recipe you can start tracking with one tap. Included with Premium. Get your salt right Salt is the one thing that really matters, and the math trips everyone up. The calculator does it for you. Use dry salt for shredded vegetables like cabbage, or a brine for whole vegetables like cucumbers. It handles different salt types and jar sizes, so you measure once and move on. Know what you are looking at See a cloudy brine, soft vegetables, or a film on top and not sure what it means? The visual guide walks you through what you are seeing, with reference photos for the common ones, and gives you a plain verdict: this is fine, do this, or start over. Most of what looks alarming is completely normal, and now you will know. Track your jars Keep an eye on up to 10 batches at once. Each one shows where it is in the process and what to expect next, with gentle reminders to press the vegetables back under the brine and to taste along the way. Log your notes, rate the sourness and crunch, and tap to make a good batch again. Recipes to start from One solid, tested recipe per type, written to actually work the first time. Sauerkraut, kimchi, garlic dill pickles from half-sour to full-sour, curtido, hot sauce, fermented carrots, and more. Each one points out what to watch for, and you can start a batch with reminders in a single tap. Straight answers on safety Plain, honest answers to the questions everyone has. Why salted vegetable ferments are safe to make at home, and how to trust your own eyes, nose, and taste. A quick per-batch checklist means you never have to second-guess. Made for everyday cooks You do not need to be an expert or know any of the lingo. If you have ever wanted to make your own pickles and were not sure where to start, this is for you. Calm, friendly guidance from someone who has made a few jars, not a textbook. 7-day free trial. Then $29.99/year or $4.99/month. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Ferment Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription with two plans: - Ferment Annual: $29.99/year (7-day free trial) - Ferment Monthly: $4.99/month (7-day free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://heyferment.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://heyferment.com/privacy

Crustfolk is a warm, all-in-one companion for sourdough and home baking — three tools in one cozy app. A baker's-percentage calculator, a smart fermentation timer, and an illustrated bread guide, plus 44 step-by-step photo recipes. Everything runs right on your iPhone: no account, no sign-up, no tracking. BAKE BY THE NUMBERS • Dial in flour, water, salt, and starter and watch every weight update live • Work in true baker's percentages and see your real hydration as you go • Scale any loaf up or down — Crustfolk does the math, no notebook required • Switch freely between metric and imperial A TIMER THAT THINKS LIKE A BAKER • Tell it when you want warm bread on the table; it schedules every step backward from there • Autolyse, bulk ferment, shaping, proof, and bake — each reminder right on cue • Adjusts for your kitchen temperature and how much starter you used, because warm dough moves faster • Built-in desired-dough-temperature helper tells you exactly how warm your water should be 44 PHOTO RECIPES • Follow clear, step-by-step bakes with an interactive checklist so you never lose your place • Sourdough, focaccia, baguette, ciabatta, brioche, bagels, pretzels, challah, cinnamon rolls, pizza, and naan • 10 authentic German breads: Roggenmischbrot, Bauernbrot, Dinkelvollkornbrot, Roggenvollkornbrot, Sonnenblumenkernbrot, Kürbiskernbrot, Laugenbrötchen, Kartoffelbrot, Mehrkornbrot, and Zwiebelbrot LEARN THE CRAFT • An illustrated, watercolor bread guide walks you through loaves from around the world • Plain-spoken explanations of starter, hydration, gluten, fermentation, scoring, and crumb • From your very first jar of starter to a confident, open crumb and a crackling crust PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Nothing you do leaves your device — no account to create, no analytics watching over your shoulder • Your recipes, photos, and bake notes stay yours • Photos you share are stripped of location data first CRUSTFOLK PREMIUM Premium unlocks every recipe, the full baking guide, and unlimited saved bakes. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or unlock everything once with a one-time Lifetime purchase. Eligible accounts may see an introductory offer; the App Store shows the current offer, price, and terms before purchase. Payment is handled by Apple; Crustfolk only ever sees an anonymous flag telling the app whether Premium is on. Whether you're feeding your first starter or chasing the perfect ear, Crustfolk keeps the craft simple, calm, and yours. Welcome to the fold. SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASES Crustfolk Premium is an auto-renewing Monthly or Yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Eligible accounts may see an introductory offer; the App Store shows the current offer, price, and terms before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://odoquill.com/crustfolk/legal/privacy.html