# LoafNote vs Picky

The clearest difference is monetization model: Picky at freemium against LoafNote's subscription. Picky also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). LoafNote's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and chart position (#149 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LoafNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Picky sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LoafNote against 5.0 for Picky. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of LoafNote's written reviews are positive against 79% of Picky's.

LoafNote ships an update every 6 days, Picky every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LoafNote | Picky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loafnote-sourdough-baking/id6775830856/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picky-safe-eating/id6801220098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bruin Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892176175) | [NIKITA KYRUSHKO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801220400) |

## What reviewers say

### LoafNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loafnote-sourdough-baking/id6775830856)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app helps sourdough bakers manage their starter, adjust bulk fermentation based on kitchen temperature, and plan bakes. It offers timed reminders, recipe import, and a built-in learning course for beginners.

**Highlights:** Starter care and health tracking, Temperature-adjusted bulk fermentation timing, Bake planning and backward scheduling, Recipe import from links, text, or photos, Timed step reminders, Bake logging and learning, Beginner sourdough course and glossary

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LoafNote Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| LoafNote Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### Picky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picky-safe-eating/id6801220098)

Easily navigate restaurant menus by scanning them with your camera. Get personalized dish recommendations based on your dietary needs, allergies, and preferences, simplifying dining out.

**Highlights:** Scan menus with camera, Personalized dish recommendations, Supports allergies and intolerances, Handles ARFID and sensory sensitivities, Translates foreign language menus, Group dining sessions, Learns from user feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Picky Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Picky Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LoafNote free?

LoafNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Picky free?

Picky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LoafNote or Picky?

LoafNote and Picky are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do LoafNote or Picky have ads?

Neither LoafNote nor Picky shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LoafNote or Picky?

LoafNote ships an update every 6 days, and Picky every 3 days. Most recently, LoafNote was updated on October 31, 2026 and Picky on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*