Tao:Pottery Log & Kiln Tracker

Tao:Pottery Log & Kiln Tracker

Fun way to track your pieces

8 ratings
5 reviews
Free

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Released
September 13, 2026
Updated
October 26, 2026

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This app helps potters automatically remember what worked by turning each piece, glaze, and firing into trackable data. Document your creations from wet clay forward, build a glaze library, and analyze kiln firings to improve your craft. Everything is stored on-device for your personal reference.

✓Document pieces with photos and details
✓Interactive 3D glaze application
✓Customizable glaze library with recipes
✓Kiln firing schedule and monitoring
✓Guided unload and firing journal
✓Organized project stages
✓On-device data storage
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What's New in Tao

1.05

October 26, 2026

The sticker now sits with one corner already lifted, so it's clear it can be peeled. UX improvements on photos, glazes, and siri. Refactoring to optimize for iCloud sync, place and share components.

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User reviews

Excited to see where this app goes!

Pretty decent for how new this app is! Seems like a great option for pottery tracking. My main gripe so far is a lack of icloud syncing. Would love to see this app utilize cloudkit so I can work on pieces on both my iPhone and iPad. A scheduled bulk export option would also be cool for data portability in case the app ever loses support.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for the feedback! Great to know that you are using it across devices, and it's on the roadmap to make the sync work more seamlessly across the two!

Easy to use, lots of features

Great for tracking all your pottery pieces! I like being able to create my own glazes and having lots of customizable options.

Response from developer

Thank you for your support and trying out Tao!

Great for batch projects!

I love this app! It’s great for storing multiple pots at the same time, and the stickers are super fun to peel. The app is really well designed and I love the little cats!

Response from developer

Thank you so much for supporting Tao and trying it out. I'm glad you enjoy the batch feature. It's also one of my personal favorite for throwing batches on the wheel.

Great Tracking App for my Pieces!

When I am working in a studio, I find that it is pretty easy to lose track of my pieces as they wait for bisque or glaze firing. This app is great for tracking as well as giving me options to track types of clay and glaze mixes.

Additionally the user interface is very modern and easy to use, I cannot ask for a better app!
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Response from developer

Thank you for supporting and trying out the app!

The pottery app I’ve been searching

What I love about this app is that it’s not just a place to track my pottery but it also helps my plan my firings! The glaze library is great since I forget a lot. I can even use Siri to add something when my hands are dirty.

My favorite thing thing is the polish and the delightful little touches. Like the cat empty states and the stickers. You can actually peel them!

This makes the app actually fun to use. I love it
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Response from developer

Thank you for incorporating Tao to your pottery journey!

FAQ

What is Tao's primary function for potters?

Tao's primary function is to help potters automatically remember what worked by turning each piece, glaze, and firing into trackable data. It acts as a studio companion to improve your craft.

Can I apply glazes to a 3D model in Tao?

Yes, Tao allows you to apply glazes zone by zone (inside, outside, rim, foot, handle) on an interactive 3D model, ensuring your record matches reality.

How does Tao help with glaze recipes?

Tao allows you to build real glaze recipes with full ingredient lists, cone temperature, finish, and atmosphere, then attach fired-result photos. This helps you stop guessing and start knowing which combinations work.

Does Tao track kiln firings?

Yes, Tao helps you plan firings with custom or built-in schedules, monitor them live, log temperature readings, mark milestones, and calculate heatwork (cone equivalent).

How does Tao handle project organization?

Your shelf in Tao organizes everything by stage—greenware, trimmed, bisqued, glazed, fired, complete—making your whole practice visible at a glance. You can also group work into trays to plan sessions and load the kiln.

Is my data safe with Tao?

Yes, Tao emphasizes user privacy by stating that everything stays on-device, ensuring your record is yours and not shared. It also explicitly states 'No ads. Your Data.'

What devices does Tao support?

Based on the provided data, Tao currently supports iPhone devices.

How often is Tao updated?

Tao was last updated on October 2, 2026, with version 1.04. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development.