# ClayLab — Pottery Tracker & Studio Log

> Digital diary for ceramists to document pottery projects and track progress. (iPhone/iPad app by Lorenzo Calvani.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claylab/id1455800155 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lorenzo Calvani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455800154)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 353 App Store ratings · 225 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claylab/id1455800155/reviews.md

## What is ClayLab?

Never lose track of a pottery piece again.
ClayLab is a pottery journal and studio tracker designed by potters for potters. Track pieces, glazes, firings, experiments, and inventory in one place. Whether you work in a home studio or a shared community studio, ClayLab helps you stay organized, find your work, and learn from every experiment.

Track every stage of your pottery journey, from wet clay to finished work. Record glazes, underglazes, slips, oxides, stains, clay bodies, forming methods, dimensions, weight, firing results, and more. Keep detailed notes and photos so you always know what worked and what didn't.

▶ Stay Organized
Track pieces through every stage
Record sold, gifted, traded, available, and archived pieces
Organize work with custom locations
Quickly find pieces in shared studios
Unlimited pieces
Unlimited photos

▶ Track Your Process
Glazes and underglazes
Clay bodies
Forming methods
Slips, oxides, and stains
Stage tracking
Status tracking
Detailed notes
Dimensions and weight tracking

▶ Learn From Every Experiment
Compare results across pieces
Search and filter by glaze, clay body, form, stage, and more
Record glaze layering and application details
Track dipping times
Calculate shrinkage and monitor changes through firing

▶ Backup & Restore
Protect your pottery records with export and import tools. Easily back up your data and move it between devices.

Perfect for potters, ceramic artists, students, hobbyists, and studio members who want to keep better records, stay organized, and improve their craft.

▶ What's Included
No ads
Unlimited pieces
Search and filtering
Custom glazes
Custom underglazes
Custom clay bodies
Custom stains
Custom oxides
Custom forms
Custom forming methods
Custom locations
Dimensions tracking
Weight tracking
Stage tracking
Status tracking
Unlimited photos
General note-taking

▶ ClayLab Pro
Backup export
Backup import
Unlimited glaze layers
Coat tracking
Application method logging
Glaze annotations
Dipping time tracking
Duplicate pieces (up to 20 copies)
Custom stage definitions

▶ How do ClayLab Pro subscriptions work?
ClayLab Pro Monthly: billed monthly
ClayLab Pro Yearly: billed annually at a discounted rate

Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings.


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## Key features

- Comprehensive progress tracking
- Detailed documentation of glazes and materials
- Advanced search and filtering
- Data backup and import/export
- Layering and application details logging
- Unlimited photos per piece

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## What do users think of ClayLab?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Helpful for organizing pottery pieces
- 👍 Customizable options for clays, glazes, and forms
- 📸 Ability to take and store photos of pieces
- 🗒️ Detailed notes and tracking capabilities
- 🔍 Useful for remembering glaze combinations
- 🧠 Designed with potters' needs in mind
- 💻 Clean and intuitive interface

**Cons**

- 🔒 No backup or export functionality
- 🔍 Lack of search and filtering options
- 🔢 Limited to 3 glaze layers per piece
- 📏 No metric measurement options
- 🗑️ Unable to delete pre-populated options
- 🔀 No way to reorder photos or swipe through them

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Data loss when changing devices or reinstalling

**Most requested features**

- Add hand-building option alongside thrown pieces
- Ability to track firing details (cone, atmosphere, etc.)
- Option to create custom categories (e.g., sold, gifted)
- Search and filter by glaze, clay, form, etc.
- Sync data across devices (iCloud, etc.)
- Export data to CSV or PDF format

## Recent user reviews (10 of 225)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claylab/id1455800155/reviews.md

### 3/5 — A lovely tool

*2026-08-17, version 2.9.1*

This app has made my life SO MUCH EASIER. It’s hugely helpful to be able to track everything, know what projects are in what states, and remember what I actually glazed stuff with. I recommend it to other folks at my studio all the time. And I appreciate that it’s free of AI nonsense (don’t need that anywhere near my creative pursuits!) and just focuses on what you actually need to stay organized as a potter.

Opening it up makes me immediately feel centered and excited. All of my ideas and my accomplishments and everything in one place, the next steps clear. Excellent tool to strip away the tedious parts of keeping track of stuff so you can just focus on being creative!

### 5/5 — Fantastic. Love it!

*2026-08-17, version 2.9.1*

User-friendly. Build by people who clearly understand pottery.

### 5/5 — I recommend to all my potter friends

*2026-08-11, version 2.9.1*

This app is phenomenal. I have been doing pottery for a couple years and started on the app a year ago after trying to do a google sheet tracker unreliably. I can add our members studio custom glazes, notes, ideate, and keep track of all the stages in photograph form to keep learning. Bonus: I no longer forget what’s on the group studio shelf now for several months! lol. Definitely fantastic; id pay for the app.

### 5/5 — A must have for a novice potter

*2026-07-26, version 2.9.1*

Perfect app for a beginner. Helps keep track of everything you need, without being overwhelmed.

### 5/5 — ClayLab is a Lifesaver

*2026-07-01, version 2.9.1*

OK, well maybe it didn't save my life but it does save my sanity! This is the only way I can keep what pieces I have made, what stage they are in, what glazes are used, you name it. It is a super functional, easy to use, amazing app for potters. I highly recommend.

### 5/5 — Excellent and well structured app

*2026-07-01, version 2.9.1*

A pleasure to use, this app makes keeping track of the clay bodies, glaze and firing techniques for each piece really straightforward. Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — This ROCKS

*2026-06-30, version 2.9.1*

Currently obsessed with this app. So easy to track my pieces and all labels/tags are 100% customizable to my studio & process! Absolutely worth the download and I will be an avid user for sure

### 5/5 — Clay lab is the best!!'

*2026-06-16, version 2.9*

Great app. Anyone serious about keeping track of pottery works needs this app. Everyone at our studio asked how I keep track of all my pieces from bisque shelf to final product. It is a must have.

### 5/5 — Best app!!

*2026-06-12, version 2.9*

This app has saved me from completely forgetting my pieces. It’s easy to use and is the best app I’ve found for clay tracking

### 5/5 — Best app for potters!

*2026-06-03, version 2.9*

First review I leave for an app because they are worth it! They really put in so much work and add so much value to the pottery community. Perfect for the potter who likes to be organized and plan ahead. Highly recommend!

## Frequently asked questions about ClayLab

### What does ClayLab do?

ClayLab is a digital diary designed specifically for ceramists. It allows you to seamlessly document every step of your pottery creation process, from initial forming to the final firing. You can log details about materials, techniques, and the progress of each piece.

### What are the key features of ClayLab?

Key features include comprehensive tracking of a piece's stage and progress, detailed documentation of glazes, underglazes, slips, oxides, stains, forming methods, and clay bodies. It also offers advanced search and filtering, data backup and import/export, and precise logging of glazing techniques and application details.

### How does ClayLab make money?

ClayLab operates on a freemium model. The free version offers core features like unlimited pieces and photos, and custom material entries. A subscription unlocks advanced features such as backup import/export, unlimited decoration layers, and detailed application logging.

### Can I use ClayLab on multiple devices?

Yes, you can transfer your records to other devices using the export and import feature. This ensures your work is always accessible and provides a robust backup solution for your ceramic diary.

### What kind of information can I record about my pottery?

You can record a wide range of details, including glaze applications, underglazes, slips, oxides, stains, forming methods, and clay bodies. You can also log dimensions, weight, stage, status, and add general notes. The Pro version allows for more granular details like dipping time and coat selection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.1 — 2026-06-17

1. Added a button to clear temporary files and free up storage space.
2. Improved the finished-piece workflow so marking a piece as 'Finished' no longer immediately switches to the presentation view.

### 2.9 — 2026-02-17

New in this release:
- A new "Idea" stage is now available to track inspirations before starting the making process.
- Unsuccessful pieces can now be archived to tidy up the workspace without the need to delete any useful record.
- Pro: it is now possible to add, rename, reorder, and delete stages.

### 2.8.1 — 2025-12-04

Fixed an issue with importing backup files generated by some specific versions of the app.

### 2.8 — 2025-11-05

You can now add your own surface areas and application methods for more precise tracking of where and how you apply your decorations.

### 2.7 — 2025-10-03

In-app surveys - to get your feedback and help us improve.

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