The all-in-one fermentation management app for cider, wine, and mead makers. Free to use, with Pro features for serious producers.
Available on Android, Web, Windows, macOS & Linux
Features
Whether you're making your first batch or running a cidery, Fermentation Buddy scales with you.
Record fruit weight, juice yield, and extraction efficiency. Link pressings to batches and track fruit cost per kg.
Full lifecycle management from fermentation to completion. Track gravity, pH, TA, SO2, YAN, temperature, and volume over time.
Log bottling runs with bottle counts, volume loss, packaging materials used, and per-bottle cost breakdown.
Track tank status, cleaning schedules, linked batches, and operator logs. Keep your cellar organised.
Manage stock of yeast, nutrients, bottles, caps, labels, and more. Auto-deduct when used in batches or bottling.
SO2 dosage, chaptalization, dilution, blending, ABV, and more. Built-in tools so you don't need separate apps.
Apple variety database, fault diagnosis, and fermentation guides. Learn while you make.
Visualise trends across batches. Charts for gravity, pH, volume, and costs over time.
Connect to RAPT Pill and Tilt hydrometers for automatic gravity and temperature readings.
Share batches, inventory, and tanks with your team. Role-based access for owners, editors, and viewers.
Download your data as CSV or JSON. Full batch history, bottling logs, and inventory reports.
Test and build your fermentation knowledge with categorised quizzes and detailed explanations.
Workflow
Log fruit and juice yield
Track gravity and additions
Monitor chemistry over time
Record packaging and costs
Full history and analytics
Plans
All core features are free. Upgrade to Pro for cloud sync, web access, and team collaboration.
Free
$0
For hobbyists getting started
Pro Single
$3 / month
For dedicated makers
Pro Team
$8 / month
For cideries and co-ops
Free on Android and Web. No account required to get started.