Simple SoapCalc – Soap Calc
Soap & Lye Calculator
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Snap a recipe photo for safe lye calculations instantly. Refine your oil blend with smart suggestions. Soapmaking made fast, clear, and calm.
The modern soap calculator built for speed, clarity, and confidence.
Simple SoapCalc calculates safe lye and water amounts for cold process, liquid soap, and hybrid recipes — instantly.
But it does more than math.
Snap a recipe photo
Import recipes from books, blogs, YouTube screenshots, or handwritten notes. Simple SoapCalc reads the image and builds your recipe automatically — no manual entry.
Refine your oil blend
Use Blend Advisor to get smart suggestions for stronger bars, more lather, gentler recipes, or better balance. Pick a goal and apply it with one tap.
Build with confidence
• Calculate accurate lye and water amounts
• Build recipes by weight or percentage
• Adjust superfat and water-to-lye ratio
• View soap properties like hardness, cleansing, and conditioning
• Explore full fatty acid profiles
• Save and sync recipes across devices
Make Soap mode
Switch to a step-by-step workshop checklist with your exact recipe measurements when you're ready to make a batch.
Simple SoapCalc was created to make soapmaking feel calm and clear again — without clutter, spreadsheets, or guesswork.
Informational guidance — never pass/fail scores.
Always follow proper soapmaking safety practices when handling lye.
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more NEW IN v1.16:
BREAK THROUGH A LIMIT — TWEAKER (Beta)
• Hit a wall dialing a property? Tweaker now shows you the way through
• See the exact oil to add or swap — or a lock to loosen — to reach your goal
• Compare each path with a full before/after, then apply with one tap
• See big changes coming: when a nudge would swing your recipe hard, Tweaker shows the trade first — keep going or open your options, your call
• New "reading the screen" guides on Tweaker's Properties and Oils panels
• Still in Beta — send feedback when something feels off
IMPROVEMENTS
• Tap the new (i) guides on your recipe and results to see what every number means
• Lock an oil and it stays put across the calculator, with a confirm before anything changes it
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.16 Jul 24
NEW IN v1.15:
TWEAKER — RESHAPE YOUR OILS (Beta)
• Add, remove, or swap an oil right inside Tweaker — not just dial properties
• Simplify to fewer oils while holding the ones you've pinned
• The rest of the mix rebalances to match, and Review shows exactly what changed
• Still in Beta — send feedback when something feels off
SHARE FROM MORE PLACES
• New Share button on Make Soap, Photo Import, and the "Paste a recipe" review screen
SHARPER RECIPE IMPORTS
• Tap "deeper scan" on a pasted recipe to catch more oils, additives, and amounts
• Shared recipe links now reproduce the exact batch size and additive amounts you sent
IMPROVEMENTS
• Cleaner, easier-to-scan Recipe Settings
• Clearer share confirmations, with the right icon on every device
• Clearer oil names when two look alike
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.15 Jul 5
NEW IN v1.14:
TWEAKER (Beta)
• A new way to shape your recipe
• Open Tweaker to dial a property up or down — more conditioning, less cleansing — and the oil mix shifts to match
• Hold the properties that are already where you want them
• In Beta — send feedback when something feels off
BETTER RECIPE IMPORTS
• Photo and paste imports now pick up milks, vinegars, and citric acid
• Reverse-calculates water:lye ratio and superfat from the source recipe's listed values
• Renamed to "Paste a recipe" with a cleaner two-screen flow
SEND FEEDBACK BUTTON
• New "Send feedback" button inside Recipe Insights and Tweaker
• Tell us when something feels off without leaving the surface
IMPROVEMENTS
• Smoother sheets across Resize Batch, Mold Calculator, and Feedback
• Sharper help context on Blend Advisor results, Oil Swap, and Liquid Base
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.14 Jun 26
NEW IN v1.13:
PASTE A RECIPE
• Tap "Paste a recipe" on the home screen and drop in any recipe — from a website, your notes, or anywhere
• We read the oils and percentages and load them into your calculator
• We now recognize more recipe formats — weights, percentages, lowercase, and plain pastes
SETTINGS UNLOCKED WITH SIGN-IN
• Citric acid, master batch, and lye purity are now free for everyone with an account — sign in to use them
• No password needed — sign in once and these correctness features are yours
TAP-TO-ADJUST
• Every percentage, weight, and slider in the calculator now has +/- buttons — faster on touchscreens, easier than dragging
• Works on oil cards, liquids editor, water settings, lye purity, batch size, and more
SUGAR AWARENESS
• Sugar in additives now triggers a gel prediction on its own — no need to add milk to see the cue
• Sugar in liquids accelerates your trace prediction so you know when batter will move fast
IMPROVEMENTS
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.13 Jun 11
NEW IN v1.12:
NOW IN CHATGPT
• Simple SoapCalc is now in the ChatGPT App Store — brainstorm recipes through ChatGPT and we handle the math
FRAGRANCE SAFETY
• Per-oil IFRA warnings — push Tea Tree, Cedarwood, Rose, and 27 more essential oils past their Cat 9 cap and you'll see exactly where the safety line is
• 30 essential oils now have cert-validated IFRA Cat 9 caps — Rose, Geranium, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Ginger,and more
• Cumulative fragrance load banner — your total percentage updates live as you build the recipe
SMARTER ADDITIVES
• Pick an additive and the amount pre-fills to a safe starting point — no more guessing
• Warnings appear inline under each fragrance row in the editor — find what's over at a glance
• Tap "Why this amount?" on any curated additive to see usage range, IFRA cap, and scent character
VINEGAR LIQUIDS
• Apple cider vinegar now auto-adjusts your lye — the calculator handles the chemistry so you don't have to
CURATED LIST UPDATES
• Jasmine Sambac replaces generic Jasmine — Sambac is the safer species for soap, with much more headroom under its Cat 9 cap
• Spearmint, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Geranium, and Rose moved into the right buckets so default amounts stay below their IFRA ceilings
• Search "ginger root" or "sambac absolute" — new aliases find the right entry
IMPROVEMENTS
• Pantry Variations duplicate-recipe bug fixed — same constraints now produce distinct variations
• Fast-trace warnings flag recipes with high coconut, castor, or rice bran — and ginger essential oil now joins the accelerator list alongside cinnamon and clove
• KOH/liquid soap recipes correctly suppress bar-soap unmold language; balanced-mix prose fixed for high-Castile blends
• Sharper unmold tiers ("Check at 12–24 hours"), better trace and cure predictions for high-coconut and pine-tar recipes, and additive amounts below 0.10 now show 2 decimals
1.12 May 20
NEW IN v1.11:
BEYOND THE MATH
• Add sodium lactate and your unmold prediction adjusts automatically — add salt and you'll see a hardness note
• High superfat? You'll see a conditioning note. Low superfat with cleansing oils? A drying warning
• Recipe Insights now factors in your additives, liquids, and superfat — not just fatty acid numbers
LIQUID INTELLIGENCE
• Select goat milk, beer, wine, coffee, aloe, or 15 other liquids and get handling tips right away
• Freeze warnings for milk, boil reminders for beer, at-trace tips for split methods — adapts to your recipe
SAFETY ALERTS
• Using milk and honey together? You'll see a heat warning. Multiple sugar sources? A volcano risk alert
SMARTER CURE PREDICTIONS
• Cure times now account for specific oils — olive, pine tar, beeswax, coconut, and castor each carry their own cure behavior
MAKE SOAP TIPS
• The Lye Solution step now shows tips based on your recipe — like when to add sodium lactate
HELP US GET BETTER
• Tap Send Feedback in Settings to flag bugs, share ideas, or tell us what's off — we read every message
IMPROVEMENTS
• More accurate trace speed for high coconut recipes
• 5 new additive behavior tags for better warnings
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.11 May 3
NEW IN v1.10:
ADDITIVE NOTES
• Adding cinnamon, honey, citrus EOs, or other ingredients that need special handling? Recipe Insights now warns you — like trace acceleration, overheating risk, or scent fading during cure.
• You'll also see these notes when browsing additives to add.
• Batch Analyzer now factors in your additives for better diagnoses.
LIQUID HANDLING TIPS
• Select goat milk, beer, or other liquids and get handling tips right away — freeze your milk, boil your beer flat, and more
OIL RANGE GUIDANCE
• Push an oil above its recommended range and you'll see a note right on the oil card — with context for why it might be intentional, like salt bars or shampoo bars.
IMPROVED BLEND ADVISOR
• When oils like Palm and Tallow are each below their recommended range but together give you solid hardness, Blend Advisor now explains the combination instead of flagging each one.
IMPROVEMENTS
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.10 Apr 25
NEW IN v1.9:
IMPROVED RECIPE INSIGHTS
• New Shelf Life section flags oils prone to Dreaded Orange Spots (DOS)
• More accurate cure time estimates for Castile and olive-heavy recipes
SMARTER BLEND ADVISOR
• Reviews now recognize what type of soap you're making and tailor advice accordingly
• Simplify now offers more ways to reduce your recipe
MOLD SIZE CALCULATOR
• Enter your mold dimensions and get the exact oil weight you need
• Supports rectangular and cylindrical molds in inches or centimeters
INCI NAMES
• Open any oil profile to see its INCI name
• Tap Copy INCI List to grab all ingredient names for product labels
IMPROVEMENTS
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.9 Apr 15
Bug fixes and improvements.
1.8.1 Apr 7
NEW IN v1.8:
RECIPE INSIGHTS
• What will your recipe do? See trace speed, unmold time, gel likelihood, and cure time
• Superfat guidance tailored to your recipe — castile, salt bar, high coconut, and more
• Swipe to "What to Expect" on your results page
OIL PROFILES
• Tap the info icon on any oil to see what it does and what it pairs well with
• Usage tips, property breakdowns, and common combinations
SMARTER OIL SWAP
• Now explains why each alternative behaves differently
• Tap "Show more" to browse additional options
IMPROVEMENTS
• Faster Blend Advisor with a full recipe review — strengths, suggestions, and impact
• More accurate Blend Advisor suggestions
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.8 Apr 6
NEW IN v1.7:
SIMPLIFY RECIPE
• Got a recipe with too many oils? Simplify it down to 2-4 essentials
• See which oils overlap, compare variations, and apply with one tap
• Removed oils shown with strikethrough so you see exactly what changed
OIL LOCK
• Swipe any oil to lock it in place
• Blend Advisor and Fix My Recipe work around your locked oils
LIQUID SOAP (Batch Analyzer)
• 8 new liquid soap symptoms with paste, dilution, and storage phases
IMPROVEMENTS
• Suggestions now show property impact — "slightly softer", "noticeably more bubbly"
• 22 starter recipes with 5 new community contributions
• Persistent recipe name header
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.7 Mar 26
NEW IN v1.6:
BATCH ANALYZER (Pro)
• Something went wrong with your batch? Tell us the symptom
• Analyzes your actual recipe to diagnose the problem
• Get ranked causes, prevention tips, and salvage guidance
• Share your diagnosis with fellow soapmakers
• 3 free uses for all users
RECIPE FOLDERS
• Create folders to organize your saved recipes
• Move recipes between folders with one tap
• Filter My Recipes by folder
STARTER RECIPES
• Browse 15+ curated recipes with filter chips
• Filter by moisturizing, gentle, lathery, vegan, palm-free, and more
• Community recipes attributed to their original source
IMPROVEMENTS
• Sort recipes by date, name, or favorites
• Crash recovery — unsaved work restored automatically
• Share Blend Advisor results as images
• Help icons throughout for quick tips
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.6 Mar 18
NEW IN v1.5:
IMPROVED iPAD EXPERIENCE
• Scroll your recipe while results stay pinned beside it
• Add oils side-by-side in a split panel
• All three result cards visible at once — no swiping
RESIZE BATCH
• Tap the Total Batch weight in your results to resize
• Enter a target weight and all values scale automatically
SHARE YOUR RECIPES
• Tap share on your results — choose Compact Image, Full Recipe Image, or PDF
• Full Recipe Image with brand-colored accents for soap groups
• Recipe sheet sharing now free for all signed-in users
IMPROVEMENTS
• Recently used oils appear at the top of the oil picker
• 5 new liquid types: apple cider vinegar, tea, wine, witch hazel, kombucha
• Tap help icons next to settings for quick tips and explanations
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.5 Mar 10
NEW IN v1.4:
OIL SWAP
• Tap any oil to find substitutes that maintain your recipe's balance
• Compare up to 3 alternatives with full property breakdowns
• One tap to swap — percentages stay the same
PANTRY MODE
• Tell Blend Advisor which oils you have on hand
• It builds a complete recipe using only what's available
• Pick from multiple variations with different goals
"WHAT IF I MESSED UP?" (Make Soap)
• Override ingredient amounts when things don't go as planned
• Live superfat recalculation as you type
• Safety indicators and automatic lye/oil adjustment suggestions
IMPROVEMENTS
• Light & Dark mode toggle in Account Settings
• oz/g unit toggle in Make Soap mode
• "Pinch" unit for additives (mica, oxides, spices)
• App update banner when a new version is available
• Improved PDF readability and QR scanning
BUG FIXES
• Share extension now works reliably on all devices
• QR import preserves recipe settings for free users
1.4 Mar 4
NEW IN v1.3:
BLEND ADVISOR (Pro)
• Get smart suggestions to improve your oil blend
• Choose a goal: stronger, gentler, more lather, or all-rounder
• Review your recipe for strengths and improvements
• Compare variations side by side with soap properties
• Apply a suggestion with one tap
• 10 free uses for all users
LYE PURITY (Pro)
• Adjust NaOH and KOH purity to match your supplier's label
• Calculator compensates automatically for accurate results
• Purity shown on results card and shared recipes
PHOTO IMPORT
• More reliable recipe scanning
• "Re-scan with AI" option if text mode gives bad results
• Imported amounts now shown alongside percentages for easy verification
IMPROVEMENTS
• Make Soap preview for free users — see your recipe before upgrading
• Blend Advisor and import entry points highlighted for new users
• Close button on all bottom sheets
BUG FIXES
• Various small bug fixes
1.3 Feb 26
NEW IN v1.2:
MAKE SOAP MODE (Pro)
• Workshop checklist for hands-on soapmaking
• Scale batches (0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x, or custom)
• Check off ingredients as you weigh them
• Ordered by soapmaking process: lye solution → oils → additives
• Screen stays awake while you work
CITRIC ACID (Pro)
• Reduce soap scum with automatic lye adjustment
• Adjustable from 1–5% in 0.5% increments
• Works with both NaOH and KOH
• Included in shared recipes and QR codes
SHARE TO IMPORT
• Share recipe photos from any app directly into Simple SoapCalc
• Works from Instagram, Pinterest, your browser, and more
AI PHOTO IMPORT
• Improved accuracy for soap labels and ingredient lists
• Smarter oil percentage estimates
IMPROVEMENTS
• Tap any oil to quick-adjust to 100%
• Help icons with beginner-friendly tips throughout
BUG FIXES
• Various small bug fixes
1.2 Feb 13
Fixed an issue where Pro features may not activate after purchase
1.1.2 Feb 5
NEW IN v1.1.1:
• All features now visible — explore before you upgrade
• Tap any feature to see how it can help your recipes
• Improved iPad display for Properties and Fatty Acids
1.1.1 Feb 4
NEW IN v1.1:
RECIPE SHARING
• Share recipes via QR code or link
• Open shared links directly in the app
• Import recipes by scanning QR codes from photos
• All recipe settings preserved
MASTER BATCH LYE (Pro)
• Pre-mix your lye solution for multiple batches
• Choose your water:lye ratio (1:1 to 3:1)
• Calculates exact solution amounts needed
• Works with all water calculation methods
CUSTOM LIQUIDS (Pro)
• Replace water with goat milk, beer, aloe vera, and more
• Mix up to 3 liquids in custom ratios
• Perfect for specialty soaps
ADDITIVES TRACKING (Pro)
• Search 75+ curated additives or add your own
• 29 essential oils from popular suppliers
• Browse by category: Clays, Colorants, Fragrances, and more
• Add multiple additives without closing the picker
• Quick-add your favorite additives with one tap
• Search by aliases (EO, FO, lavender 40/42, etc.)
• Amounts automatically scale with batch size
• Included in shared recipes
IMPROVEMENTS
• Drag to reorder oils, additives, and liquids (long-press to pick up)
• Quick-add chips for frequently used additives
• Alphabetical sorting in additive picker
• Category icons and counts for easy browsing
• Better QR code support for complex recipes
BUG FIXES
• Fixed Android navigation bar overlapping bottom sheets
• Fixed duplicate Water row when using Master Batch
• Fixed spacing between numbers and units in recipe view
• Hide "low water" warning when Master Batch provides excess water
1.1 Feb 2
NEW IN v1.16:
BREAK THROUGH A LIMIT — TWEAKER (Beta)
• Hit a wall dialing a property? Tweaker now shows you the way through
• See the exact oil to add or swap — or a lock to loosen — to reach your goal
• Compare each path with a full before/after, then apply with one tap
• See big changes coming: when a nudge would swing your recipe hard, Tweaker shows the trade first — keep going or open your options, your call
• New "reading the screen" guides on Tweaker's Properties and Oils panels
• Still in Beta — send feedback when something feels off
IMPROVEMENTS
• Tap the new (i) guides on your recipe and results to see what every number means
• Lock an oil and it stays put across the calculator, with a confirm before anything changes it
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
more Version 1.16 Jul 24
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