Sourdough Starter Journal vs LeftoverFirst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Sourdough Starter Journal
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Plan sourdough feedings by ratio and target weight, track multiple starters, and keep a private bake journal with baker's percentages. Everything works offline without an account.
LeftoverFirst
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Decide what to eat next - without turning your kitchen into a spreadsheet. LeftoverFirst is a focused, local-first queue for prepared food. Capture a container, confirm what it is, choose fridge or freezer, and set a check reminder. Your Today queue explains what needs attention from the dates and rules you choose. MOVE FROM 'WHAT'S IN THERE?' TO A CLEAR NEXT ACTION โข Add a leftover with a photo, text, or voice label โข Read label text on device and review editable field suggestions โข Keep container, location, prepared date, and reminder together โข Sort an explainable use-first queue โข Mark food eaten, frozen, shared, discarded, or archived โข Undo changes and search disposition history BUILT FOR YOUR APPLE DEVICES โข iPhone for quick kitchen capture โข iPad for a spacious planning and history view โข Apple Watch for a glance and short, acknowledged actions โข Local notifications, widgets, and App Intents for timely shortcuts LOCAL-FIRST BY DEFAULT No account is required for the core job. Core records and photos stay on device. Apple Vision label reading and deterministic field suggestions also run on device. Optional private iCloud sync can keep your own devices up to date. Export your data or delete app-owned content any time. FREE AND PRO The free plan supports seven active leftovers and the complete reminder, privacy, export, and deletion loop. At the active-queue limit, an optional completed video can add one permanent extra slot on this device. Your draft and dates stay unchanged; return and tap Save. Videos never unlock Pro or managed-assistance balances. Regional advertising privacy choices are in Settings. Pro adds unlimited active leftovers, full history, templates, advanced reminder rules, optional iCloud features, widgets, Watch actions, App Intents, and insights. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew unless canceled in your Apple Account. Eligible customers may receive one 7-day introductory trial within the subscription group; eligibility and localized terms are shown by Apple before purchase. The lifetime option has no trial. Dates, queue order, and reminders are organizational aids only. LeftoverFirst does not determine edibility, expiration, or safety and does not replace manufacturer labels or storage and reheating instructions, official guidance, dietary or medical advice, or personal judgment. Follow labels and official guidance, and discard food when uncertain. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://nexlevel.com.br/leftoverfirst/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sourdough Starter Journal at none against LeftoverFirst's shown. Sourdough Starter Journal also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). LeftoverFirst's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Sourdough Starter Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LeftoverFirst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sourdough Starter Journal ships an update every 5 days, LeftoverFirst every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sourdough Starter Journal | LeftoverFirst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | F4 Software LLC | Alisson Bento |
In-app purchases
Sourdough Starter Journal
- Starter Journal Pro$1.99
LeftoverFirst
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$39.99
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