Comparison

Sourdough Starter Journal vs LeftoverFirst

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

Head to head
About

Sourdough Starter Journal

Features
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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.

About

LeftoverFirst

Features
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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 โ€ข Add a leftover with a photo, text, or voice label โ€ข Read label text on device and review editable field suggestions โ€ข Keep container, location, prepared date, and reminder together โ€ข Sort an explainable use-first queue โ€ข Mark food eaten, frozen, shared, discarded, or archived โ€ข Undo changes and search disposition history BUILT FOR YOUR APPLE DEVICES โ€ข iPhone for quick kitchen capture โ€ข iPad for a spacious planning and history view โ€ข Apple Watch for a glance and short, acknowledged actions โ€ข 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/

Screenshots

Sourdough Starter Journal4 screens
LeftoverFirst4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Sourdough Starter Journal versus LeftoverFirst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSourdough Starter JournalLeftoverFirst
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperF4 Software LLCAlisson Bento

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sourdough Starter Journal

One-time1
  • Starter Journal Pro$1.99
3 purchases

LeftoverFirst

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Sourdough Starter Journal free?
Sourdough Starter Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LeftoverFirst free?
LeftoverFirst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sourdough Starter Journal or LeftoverFirst have ads?
LeftoverFirst shows ads; Sourdough Starter Journal does not.
Which is updated more often, Sourdough Starter Journal or LeftoverFirst?
Sourdough Starter Journal ships an update every 5 days, and LeftoverFirst every 2 months. Most recently, Sourdough Starter Journal was updated on October 31, 2026 and LeftoverFirst on October 25, 2026.

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