Comparison

Artisan Bread for iPad vs Yeasto

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

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About

Artisan Bread for iPad

This app helps experienced bakers meticulously track their bread-making process. It allows for entering, editing, and scaling recipes, displaying key baking metrics, and storing visual records of creations. Share your perfected recipes with others via email or export them to different devices.

Highlights
  • Enter and edit recipes
  • Scale recipes for different quantities
  • Display percentages and hydration rates
  • Store baking notes and photos
  • Rate bread recipes
  • Email and export recipes
Features
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For the Artisan Bread maker wanting to track the details of his artistry. Please Note: This is not a compendium of existing bread recipes! It does enable the accomplished baker to: • Enter new recipes • Edit Recipes • Create new recipes using existing ones as a template • Scale recipes for various quantities of finished product • Display percentages and hydration rates • Store and display baking notes • Take and store photos of the breads and their “crumb” • Rate bread recipes • Email recipes to others • Sort recipes by date, name, and rating • Export recipes to other devices with Artisan Bread app

About

Yeasto

Features
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YEASTO - Professional Dough & Fermentation Calculator Master the art of dough with Yeasto, the ultimate calculator and fermentation tracker that blends scientific precision with modern iOS technology. Whether crafting Neapolitan pizza, sourdough bread, or airy focaccia, Yeasto gives you professional grade tools to achieve the perfect bake, every time. SCIENTIFIC FERMENTATION TRACKING Stop guessing when your dough is ready. Track the full fermentation journey from starter to final proof with precise multi-stage monitoring. • Advanced Q10 Modeling: Built-in algorithms automatically adapt timing based on your specific environment. • Consistency: Ensure predictability batch after batch, regardless of season. SOURDOUGH STARTER MANAGEMENT Keep your starter healthy with professional tracking tools. • Starter Profiles: Create multiple starters with custom hydration, feeding ratios, and flour preferences. • Guided 7-Day Creation: Step-by-step guide with daily instructions and activity checks. • Smart Feeding Schedules: Custom frequencies (12h, daily, 2 days, weekly) with automatic reminders. • Feeding & Discard Logs: Track feedings with amounts, temperature, and notes. • Health Monitoring: Record health checks with temperature-aware recommendations. • Fridge Mode: Auto-adjust schedules for cold storage. • Recipe Integration: Link starters to recipes with automatic calculations. • Live Tracking: Monitor starter runs alongside dough fermentation. REAL-TIME MONITORING & LIVE ACTIVITIES Keep your dough under control without unlocking your phone. • Real-Time Monitoring: View progress, remaining time, and completion % on your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. • Smart Alerts: Receive notifications for key stage transitions and baking reminders so you never over-proof again. ENVIRONMENT ADAPTIVE TIMING (Premium) Your kitchen changes; your dough shouldn't suffer. Yeasto automatically adjusts schedules using Weather data or Apple Home sensors, compensating for temperature and humidity shifts so your dough stays perfectly on track. 20+ RECIPES & PRESETS Curated templates for all experience levels (Beginner to Advanced) and schedules (Quick 12h to Long 48h+). • Styles: Neapolitan, Roman, New York, Detroit, Focaccia, and Artisan Bread. • Optimized: Each preset is tuned for specific hydration, temperature, and yeast. PRECISION BAKING CALCULATORS • Yeast Estimator: Q10-based prediction with salt adjustment. • Water Temp Calculator: Calculate perfect DDT (Desired Dough Temperature) considering friction and ambient heat. • Pan Calculator: Auto-scale dough weights for any pizza pan or bread tin. • Batch Converter: Resize recipes instantly without math. • Flour Analyzer: Smart hydration guidance based on W (strength) values. ADVANCED FEATURES Baker's percentages, preferment support (Poolish, Biga, Sourdough), CloudKit sync across devices, and detailed analytics dashboard. SUBSCRIPTIONS Yeasto Premium unlocks the full potential of your baking: • Unlimited recipes & professional templates • Real-time environment adaptation (Weather/HomeKit) • Live Activities & Dynamic Island support • Full fermentation analytics Plans: Monthly or Yearly auto-renewable subscriptions. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store account settings. FREEMIUM MODEL Start baking for free with up to 3 recipes, 1 active run, and 5 basic templates. Upgrade anytime to unlock professional tools. PERFECT FOR • Home bakers and pizza enthusiasts • Aspiring pizzaiolos • Data-driven sourdough lovers Download Yeasto today and turn flour, water, and yeast into perfection. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://yeasto.app/privacy-policy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Artisan Bread for iPad at none against Yeasto's 2. Artisan Bread for iPad also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 17.6). Yeasto's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Yeasto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Artisan Bread for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Artisan Bread for iPad ships an update every 4 months, Yeasto every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Artisan Bread for iPad versus Yeasto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtisan Bread for iPadYeasto
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS11.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacqueline GhosinMIHAI STANCIU

In-app purchases

None

Artisan Bread for iPad

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Yeasto

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$15.991 Year

Questions

Is Artisan Bread for iPad free?
Artisan Bread for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yeasto free?
Yeasto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Artisan Bread for iPad or Yeasto have ads?
Neither Artisan Bread for iPad nor Yeasto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Artisan Bread for iPad or Yeasto?
Artisan Bread for iPad ships an update every 4 months, and Yeasto every 3 weeks. Most recently, Artisan Bread for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Yeasto on November 8, 2026.

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