Fermentor vs Bubbles

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/

Bubbles is your companion for home fermentation. Track active ferments, follow step-by-step recipes, and get reminders so nothing sits forgotten on the counter. Whether you're just starting out or have a shelf full of bubbling jars, Bubbles helps you keep track of what you're making and when it's ready. What you can do - Built-in recipes for sauerkraut, kimchi, tepache, kombucha and more - Create and save your own recipes with ingredients, steps, and reminders - Import a recipe from any website, just paste a link - Follow each ferment step-by-step and get notified when it's time to burp, taste, or move to the fridge - Add notes and photos to track how each batch turns out - Archive finished ferments and look back at what worked - Guides covering salt, acidity, temperature, mold vs kahm yeast, cleaning, and storage - Works offline once set up, internet is only needed for recipe import and purchases Made in Europe Bubbles is built by a small team in Europe. Our servers and data are hosted in the EU, and the app is designed around GDPR principles — no sign-up required to get started and no data selling. Premium Bubbles is free to use with a core set of recipes, tracking and guides. An optional Bubbles Premium subscription unlocks additional recipes and features. Privacy Your recipes, ferments, notes and photos stay on your device by default. We don't require an email or account to use the app. Anonymous usage analytics can be turned off in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://bubblesferment.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://bubblesferment.com/terms-of-service