Comparison

Fermentor vs Fermently

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

Head to head
About

Fermentor

This app helps you meticulously plan and track your fermentation projects. It provides a clear overview of upcoming tasks, allows you to add detailed notes and photos, and offers pre-made templates for various ferments. You can also save your own custom templates for future use.

Highlights
  • Track fermentation projects
  • Project overview and reminders
  • Add pictures and notes
  • Use pre-made templates
  • Create custom templates
  • Supports English and Dutch
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Fermentor β€” your personal fermentation companion Make better ferments, every time β€” with smart tools, reliable timers and clear supporting guides. Fermentor helps you turn fresh ingredients into delicious ferments β€” 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: β€’ Basic recipe library β€” Includes foundational ferments such as sauerkraut, pickles, kombucha and sourdough bread. β€’ Custom recipes β€” Create and save your own fermentation recipes. β€’ Timers & project tracking β€” Start fermentation projects, set reminders and track progress. β€’ Works offline β€” Your data stays on your device. β€’ English & Dutch β€” Switch between languages anytime. --- PRO FEATURES (subscription required) Upgrade to Fermentor Pro to unlock advanced tools and deeper content: β€’ Logbook for detailed project notes and observations β€’ Growing recipe library β€” Access expanded and regularly updated recipes, including advanced and experimental ferments. β€’ AI-Powered Recipe Generator β€” Describe your ingredients and flavor preferences and get custom-generated recipes and variations. β€’ Archive projects β€” Store completed projects and restart them later. β€’ Voice dictation for recipes β€” Capture recipe ideas and fermentation notes using your voice. β€’ Salt calculator β€’ 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 β€’ New fermenters seeking clear guidance. β€’ Home cooks running multiple jars and long projects. β€’ 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 β€” 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: β€’ AI-powered recipe generator β€’ Logbook β€’ Salt calculator β€’ Expanded recipe library β€’ Archive & restore projects β€’ Voice dictation tools Price: €0.99 per month Auto-renewing: Yes, until cancelled Manage: Apple ID β†’ Subscriptions Terms of Use (Apple EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://www.studiozoetekauw.nl/fermentor-privacy/

About

Fermently

Features
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Fermently is the fermentation journal you always wanted β€” built for home brewers, kitchen fermenters, and anyone who takes their cultures seriously. Track every batch from day one. Log temperatures, pH readings, sugar levels, and tasting notes as your ferment evolves. Fermently visualises your data as scientific charts so you always know exactly where you stand. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Start a batch for kombucha, kimchi, ginger beer, kefir, sourdough, and more β€’ Follow the fermentation timeline and get notified at key stages β€’ Compare batches side by side β€” spot what made one batch better than another β€’ Detect over-fermentation before it ruins your brew β€’ Browse guided recipes and adapt them to your setup β€’ Keep a complete archive of every ferment you've ever made PERFECT FOR Home brewers and fermentation enthusiasts who want more than guesswork. Whether you're on your second kombucha SCOBY or your twentieth jar of kimchi, Fermently brings the science of fermentation to your fingertips. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock unlimited batch tracking, advanced comparison charts, and the full recipe library with a one-time purchase β€” no subscription, no recurring fees. By using Fermently, you agree to Terms of Use: https://fermently-legal.vercel.app/terms

Screenshots

Fermentor4 screens
Fermently3 screens

Verdict

The call

Fermentor and Fermently are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Fermentor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Fermently sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Fermentor versus Fermently: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFermentorFermently
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews88.9% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size49 MB79 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperStudio ZoetekauwTheo Rolino

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fermentor

Subscriptions1
  • Fermentor Pro$0.991 Month
10 purchases

Fermently

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$9.991 Month
One-time9
  • Mozzarella Recipe$2.99
  • Doenjang Recipe$2.99
  • Makgeolli Recipe$2.99
Show 6 more
  • Shrub Recipe$2.99
  • Tsukemono Recipe$2.99
  • Water Kefir Recipe$2.99
  • Fresh Cheese Recipe$2.99
  • Ricotta Recipe$2.99
  • Lemonade Recipe$2.99

Questions

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

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