Comparison

Bubbles vs Bake Margin

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

Head to head
About

Bubbles

Features
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Bubbles is your companion for home fermentation. Track active ferments, follow step-by-step recipes, and get reminders so nothing sits forgotten on the counter. Whether you're just starting out or have a shelf full of bubbling jars, Bubbles helps you keep track of what you're making and when it's ready. What you can do - Built-in recipes for sauerkraut, kimchi, tepache, kombucha and more - Create and save your own recipes with ingredients, steps, and reminders - Import a recipe from any website, just paste a link - Follow each ferment step-by-step and get notified when it's time to burp, taste, or move to the fridge - Add notes and photos to track how each batch turns out - Archive finished ferments and look back at what worked - Guides covering salt, acidity, temperature, mold vs kahm yeast, cleaning, and storage - Works offline once set up, internet is only needed for recipe import and purchases Made in Europe Bubbles is built by a small team in Europe. Our servers and data are hosted in the EU, and the app is designed around GDPR principles โ€” no sign-up required to get started and no data selling. Premium Bubbles is free to use with a core set of recipes, tracking and guides. An optional Bubbles Premium subscription unlocks additional recipes and features. Privacy Your recipes, ferments, notes and photos stay on your device by default. We don't require an email or account to use the app. Anonymous usage analytics can be turned off in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://bubblesferment.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://bubblesferment.com/terms-of-service

About

Bake Margin

Features
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Know what to charge. Protect every order's margin. BakeMargin is the pricing and order app for home bakers and small custom-cake businesses. Instead of guessing, you get a clear cost breakdown and a suggested price you can actually trust, so you stop undercharging and keep your profit. It works offline. No ads, no tracking, no account to create. Your recipes, customers, and orders live on your device. KNOW YOUR REAL COST Add ingredient prices, then let BakeMargin do the math. Density and unit conversions, waste percentage, labor, and overhead all roll into one honest cost per batch and per serving. GET A PRICE YOU CAN TRUST Set a target margin and see a suggested price, line by line. Every number is explained, so you can stand behind your quote. BUILD A PRODUCT CATALOG Save your cakes, cupcakes, and cookies as reusable priced products and drop them into any order in seconds. TAKE CUSTOM ORDERS THE RIGHT WAY Capture every request with a structured brief: event date, servings, flavors, allergies, and design notes. Nothing falls through the cracks. QUOTE, THEN INVOICE Turn a request into a branded PDF quote, then into an order and invoice. Send something that looks as professional as your bakes. CHARGE THE RIGHT TAX Save the taxes you charge, like GST, PST, VAT, or a state tax, and apply them to an order with a tap. An order can carry several at once, and each one prints on its own line so your customer sees exactly what they are paying. TRACK PAYMENTS AND BALANCES Log deposits, partial payments, balances due, and refunds. Manual cash and transfer payments always work offline. PLAN YOUR WEEK See every order on a baking calendar and get capacity warnings before you overbook. SHOP SMARTER Build a shopping list that subtracts what you already have in stock, so you only buy what an order really needs. SCAN A RECEIPT Snap a grocery receipt to update your ingredient prices and keep your costs current. SEE WHAT EARNS The profit dashboard shows revenue, cost, profit, and margin over time, plus your top earners, so you know which bakes are worth your time. BACK UP AND EXPORT Keep your data safe with backup and CSV export. FREE TO START Cost recipes, set prices, and run orders for free. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks deeper tools like the profit dashboard, the smart shopping list, and more PDF types. Eligible new subscribers can try Pro free for 3 days. PRIVACY FIRST Your bakery data stays on your device and works offline. App Store purchases are handled by Apple. Optional iCloud sync needs a network connection. Price every bake with confidence. Download BakeMargin and protect your margin on every order. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bubbles4 screens
Bake Margin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bubbles at 15.3 against Bake Margin's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Bubbles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Bake Margin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Bubbles versus Bake Margin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubblesBake Margin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.3 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size93 MB21 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMANTAS LATKAUSKASJose Gerardo Palma Duran

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bubbles

Subscriptions2
  • Bubbles Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Bubbles Premium Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Bake Margin

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Bubbles free?
Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bake Margin free?
Bake Margin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bubbles or Bake Margin have ads?
Neither Bubbles nor Bake Margin shows ads.

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