Fermentor vs FermentBuddy

Fermentor — your personal fermentation companion Make better ferments, every time — with smart tools, reliable timers and clear supporting guides. Fermentor helps you turn fresh ingredients into delicious ferments — whether it’s your first jar of sauerkraut or a long-term miso project. Designed for beginners and experienced fermenters alike, Fermentor combines practical tools, clear step-by-step guidance and a flexible recipe system so you spend less time guessing and more time creating. --- FREE FEATURES These features are available to all users: • Basic recipe library — Includes foundational ferments such as sauerkraut, pickles, kombucha and sourdough bread. • Custom recipes — Create and save your own fermentation recipes. • Timers & project tracking — Start fermentation projects, set reminders and track progress. • Works offline — Your data stays on your device. • English & Dutch — Switch between languages anytime. --- PRO FEATURES (subscription required) Upgrade to Fermentor Pro to unlock advanced tools and deeper content: • Logbook for detailed project notes and observations • Growing recipe library — Access expanded and regularly updated recipes, including advanced and experimental ferments. • AI-Powered Recipe Generator — Describe your ingredients and flavor preferences and get custom-generated recipes and variations. • Archive projects — Store completed projects and restart them later. • Voice dictation for recipes — Capture recipe ideas and fermentation notes using your voice. • Salt calculator • Fermentation planner (including long-term aging and bread pre-ferment planner) --- Privacy & AI Your data stays on your device. Fermentor only uses AI features when you choose to activate them. --- Who it’s for • New fermenters seeking clear guidance. • Home cooks running multiple jars and long projects. • Workshop participants and food professionals who want a structured way to track and refine results. --- About the maker Created by Berend Weij, an experienced fermentation practitioner who teaches workshops and develops recipes in Ede and Utrecht (the Netherlands). Start your fermenting journey today — from your first bubbly jar of sauerkraut to a slow-aged miso. Fermentor brings hands-on tradition together with smart digital tools. --- Fermentor Pro Subscription Fermentor Pro is an optional monthly subscription that unlocks premium features, including: • AI-powered recipe generator • Logbook • Salt calculator • Expanded recipe library • Archive & restore projects • Voice dictation tools Price: €0.99 per month Auto-renewing: Yes, until cancelled Manage: Apple ID → Subscriptions Terms of Use (Apple EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://www.studiozoetekauw.nl/fermentor-privacy/

Fermentation is all about timing — and your sourdough starter won't remind you when it's hungry. FermentBuddy is the kitchen companion that remembers what you forget, so you never kill another starter or over-ferment your kombucha again. TRACK ALL YOUR FERMENTS IN ONE PLACE Whether you're nurturing a sourdough starter, brewing kombucha, culturing kefir, or making sauerkraut, FermentBuddy keeps every project organized with timers, notes, and photo logs. Support for 13 fermentation types including kimchi, miso, tempeh, yogurt, jun, vinegar, water kefir, and pickles. SMART TIMERS THAT ACTUALLY HELP Set recurring feeding reminders for your sourdough starter. Get notified when your kombucha first ferment is ready. FermentBuddy sends push notifications so you can stop setting random phone alarms and sticky notes. Pro users get temperature-adjusted timers that use fermentation science to adapt timing to your kitchen conditions. GUIDED WORKFLOWS FOR EVERY STAGE New to fermentation? Follow step-by-step timelines that walk you through each stage — from mixing your first sourdough starter to bottling your kombucha. Visual progress tracking shows exactly where you are and what comes next. TROUBLESHOOTING THAT ACTUALLY WORKS Mold on your sauerkraut? Starter not rising? Kombucha too vinegary? FermentBuddy's diagnostic system helps you identify problems with 34+ symptoms, causes, severity levels, and actionable solutions. No more frantic googling — get answers in seconds. DOCUMENT YOUR PROGRESS Log each batch with ingredients, dates, notes, and photos. Track what works and what doesn't. Build your personal fermentation recipe book over time. Export your history as CSV or PDF to share or save. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Check on your active ferments without opening the app. Small, medium, and large iOS widgets show your running timers and next actions at a glance. BEAUTIFUL, WARM DESIGN FermentBuddy's "Artisan Pantry" design feels like a cozy kitchen companion, not a clinical spreadsheet. Warm terracotta and olive tones, organic typography, and signature rising bubble animations bring your ferments to life. Full dark mode support with warm undertones for late-night feeding sessions. WORKS OFFLINE Start tracking immediately — no account required. FermentBuddy works offline with automatic cloud sync when you're connected. Your data is always safe and accessible across devices. FREE TO START, PRO TO MASTER Get started free with 2 active projects, 3 ferment types, smart timers, and basic troubleshooting. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited projects, all 13 ferment types, temperature-adjusted timers, feeding calculator, discard recipe library, home screen widgets, batch export, and more. SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING FermentBuddy Pro is available as: • Annual auto-renewing subscription: $34.99/year (just $2.90/month) • Monthly auto-renewing subscription: $3.99/month • Lifetime one-time purchase: $14.99 Subscriptions auto-renew at the end of each period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your iTunes Account Settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Whether you're starting your first sourdough starter or managing a kitchen full of ferments, FermentBuddy helps you ferment with confidence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://fermentbuddy.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://fermentbuddy.app/privacy