Master Your Sourdough Starter: Discover The Daily Crumb
The Ultimate Tracker for Serious Bakers
If you’ve ever nurtured a sourdough starter, you know the truth: it’s equal parts science, art, and obsession. That bubbly jar on your counter isn’t just ingredients—it’s alive, temperamental, and full of personality. Whether you’ve named yours Gus, Carl, Doughrene, or simply “the discard jar,” keeping it healthy and predictable can feel like a full-time job.
Enter The Daily Crumb, the clean, focused iOS app built specifically for sourdough lovers who want to stop guessing and start baking better bread.
Why Sourdough Bakers Need a Dedicated Tracker
Most baking apps are generalists—recipe collections, timers, shopping lists. But when it comes to the heart of sourdough (your starter), you need precision:
- Exact feeding ratios and flour types
- Consistent timing and reminders
- Visual proof of progress over days and weeks
- The ability to compare multiple cultures side-by-side
That’s where **The Daily Crumb** shines. Developed by Gregory Hogan, this app is laser-focused on one thing: helping you build consistent, lively starters—whether you’re reviving a neglected one from the back of the fridge or juggling a collection of rye, whole wheat, stiff, and liquid levains.
Key Features That Make Baking More Predictable (and More Fun)
Detailed Feeding Logs — Record flour type (white, whole wheat, rye, spelt, blends), precise hydration percentages, exact timing, and any notes. Every feed builds a complete history timeline so you can spot patterns in rise time, activity peaks, and overall health.
Rise & Activity Graphs — See your starter’s performance visualized clearly. Watch maturity curves, compare sluggish vs. vigorous days, and quickly understand what’s working.
Multiple Starters, One App — Managing more than one culture? Assign custom colors, names, and profiles to each. Compare a classic 100% white against a hearty rye or a stiff starter side-by-side—no more switching notebooks or apps.
Photo Timeline — Document visual progress day by day. That dramatic doubling at 6 hours? Snap a pic and watch the transformation over weeks.
Hydration Calculator — Built-in presets for stiff, standard (100%), and liquid starters make ratio math effortless.
Smart, Customizable Reminders — Set feeding alerts based on your real routine—daily, every 12 hours, temperature-adjusted—never miss a feed again.
Distraction-Free Design — No ads, no clutter, no unnecessary features. Just a beautiful, focused tool for people who care deeply about their bread.
Perfect for Beginners and Pros Alike
Reviving a forgotten starter? The Daily Crumb helps you track daily progress until it’s lively again. Experimenting with ancient grains or high-hydration levains? Log every variable and see what drives the best rise. Already running a multi-starter setup? Finally organize them without sticky notes or spreadsheets.
And best of all? It’s completely free to download on the App Store (with optional in-app purchases), privacy-focused (no data collected), and works beautifully on both iPhone and iPad.
Ready to Bake Better Bread Tomorrow?
Your starter deserves attention and consistency. Stop wondering why yesterday’s loaf was perfect and today’s was flat—start logging, graphing, and understanding exactly what your culture needs.
Download The Daily Crumb – Sourdough Starter Tracker today and give your starter the care it deserves.
From your very first feed to a thriving collection of named, colorful cultures, The Daily Crumb turns sourdough maintenance from a chore into a rewarding ritual.
Happy baking—and may your crumb always be open and airy.