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Fermently vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Fermently's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Fermently
This App
Sourdough Starter Tracker
Peer
Baking Journal
Peer
Sourflow: Sourdough Tracker
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperTheo RolinoMyQuietSpot Inc.ZMo Softwarestefano imparato
CategoryFood & DrinkFood & DrinkFood & DrinkFood & Drink
PlatformiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating0.0 / 54.6 / 55.0 / 50.0 / 5
Ratings Count01410
PriceFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateApr 22, 2026Dec 8, 2025Jul 28, 2025Mar 17, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026Apr 22, 2026Dec 16, 2025Apr 20, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-mixedexcellent-
Score-50/10090/100-
Praises-
  • Core sourdough starter tracking functionality provides essential guidance for beginners starting their baking journey
  • Tracking baking progress through saved recipes and notes provides a helpful trial and error experience
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Complaints-
  • Intrusive full screen advertisements and inappropriate content disrupt the user experience during app navigation
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Requests-
  • Expanded sensory tracking options help beginners identify signs of starter health and potential spoilage
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Scientific charting of pH and temperature metrics provides a technical barrier against generic recipe apps.
  • One-time purchase model lowers the barrier to entry for price-sensitive hobbyists.
  • Offline-first architecture enables usage in kitchens with poor connectivity
  • One-time purchase model removes recurring subscription friction
  • Automated hydration calculation provides technical utility for hobbyists
  • Cross-device sync increases user switching costs
  • Historical data accumulation creates high switching costs
  • Live Activity integration reinforces daily habit formation
  • Specialized logging fields provide a clear advantage
Weaknesses
  • Lack of offline functionality limits utility in kitchen environments.
  • No recurring revenue model restricts the budget for rapid feature development.
  • Inappropriate ad content triggers immediate uninstallation
  • Lack of gluten-free starter configuration limits addressable market
  • Lack of proactive starter-health alerts
  • Low review volume limits social proof
  • Premium tier at $79.99/year above category median
  • No cross-platform cloud sync capability
  • Absence of OCR digitizing tools for recipes
Pricingfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumsubscription
MomentumZombieMaintenanceMaintenanceIntense
Update Cadence1 versions2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~0d avg2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~7d avg5 versions

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