# Tao:Pottery Log & Kiln Tracker — Fun way to track your pieces > Pottery and kiln tracking app for documenting pieces, glazes, and firings. (iPhone/iPad app by Wan Ting Chen.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taopottery-log-and-kiln-tracker/id6762111518 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Wan Ting Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892913790) - Category: Productivity, Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 5.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 17 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-09-13 - Data updated: 2026-10-28 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taopottery-log-and-kiln-tracker/id6762111518/reviews.md ## What is Tao? Tao: Your Pottery & Kiln Tracker Every potter learns the same way: by remembering what worked. Tao makes that memory automatic. It's a studio companion that turns each piece, each glaze, and each firing into data you can actually learn from — so every cycle makes you a better maker. Plus, you get cute stickers along the way. Document as you make Snap a photo and Tao starts tracking a piece. Batch capture lets you photograph and name a whole shelf of work in one pass. From wet clay forward, every project carries its own record — stage, form, clay body, dimensions, decorations, and notes — building a history you'll be glad you kept. Capture what you actually did The details that decide a result are the ones easiest to forget. Tao keeps them: which glaze, on which zone, in how many layers; which clay body; which schedule. Apply glazes zone by zone — inside, outside, rim, foot, handle — on an interactive 3D model, so your record matches reality instead of a vague memory. A glaze library that remembers for you Build real recipes with full ingredient lists, cone temperature, finish, and atmosphere — then attach fired-result photos. Over time you stop guessing and start knowing: this glaze, this cone, this clay, this look. Your wins become repeatable. Turn firings into evidence Plan a firing with a custom or built-in schedule, load your pieces, and monitor it live. Log temperature readings, mark milestones, and calculate heatwork (cone equivalent) so you understand what your kiln truly delivered — not just what the dial showed. Every firing becomes a data point you can compare against the next. Close the loop on every load A guided unload walks you piece by piece: mark survivors, flag favorites, record losses. Then write a firing journal while it's fresh. This is where learning happens — connecting what you planned to what came out of the kiln, and knowing exactly what to change. See your progress, piece by piece Your shelf organizes everything by stage — greenware, trimmed, bisqued, glazed, fired, complete — so your whole practice is visible at a glance. Group work into trays to plan sessions and load the kiln in batches. Rooted in your own data Tao doesn't tell you how to make pottery. It helps you discover it—from your own work, your own kiln, your own hands. The more you document, the more it gives back. Everything stays on-device, so your record is yours. No ads. Your Data. Unlimited Projects. Start documenting your pottery today. ## Key features - 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 ## Is Tao safe? Not enough ratings yet to assess Tao. ## Is Tao legit? Tao:Pottery Log & Kiln Tracker has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Tao is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## Recent user reviews (5 of 5) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taopottery-log-and-kiln-tracker/id6762111518/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Excited to see where this app goes! *2026-10-15* 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. **Developer response:** 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! ### 5/5 — Easy to use, lots of features *2026-09-28* Great for tracking all your pottery pieces! I like being able to create my own glazes and having lots of customizable options. **Developer response:** Thank you for your support and trying out Tao! ### 5/5 — Great for batch projects! *2026-09-28* 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! **Developer response:** 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. ### 5/5 — Great Tracking App for my Pieces! *2026-09-16* 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! **Developer response:** Thank you for supporting and trying out the app! ### 5/5 — The pottery app I’ve been searching *2026-09-15* 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 **Developer response:** Thank you for incorporating Tao to your pottery journey! ## Frequently asked questions about Tao ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.05 — 2026-10-26 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. ### 1.04 — 2026-10-02 1. The same glaze can go on more than once. Unlimited glaze coats. 2. "Decorations" is now "Glaze" ### 1.03 — 2026-09-28 - Wood kiln logging: Log cone packs alongside your temperatures. A new anagama kiln diagram shows where each pack sits, so you can see which cones are down, bending or standing at a glance. - Clearer confirmation: After you log a temperature you get a confirmation and your latest reading right on the screen, with a shortcut to every reading so far. - Easier to fix a reading: Tap any past reading to correct it. - Electric kilns: Adding a firing schedule and starting a firing are simpler. - Camera: Fixed a crash when taking photos, and a problem where the camera could stay dark after adding more photos. ### 1.02 — 2026-09-19 Updated adding glazing type under decorations :) Now you can select from glaze, underglaze, slips, or oxide to decorate your pieces, and it will autofilter to your existing glaze list. ### 1.01 — 2026-09-17 bug fixes, and optimized the profile page for user feedback ## Apps similar to Tao | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Clay Catalog](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clay-catalog/id6764497030) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Productivity | | [PotterX](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potterx/id6761674984) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Productivity | | [Clay & Fire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clay-and-fire/id6798892571) | — | Free | Productivity | | [Kiln It](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiln-it/id6754776751) | — | Free | Productivity | | [Fired Pottery](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fired-pottery/id6764664843) | 4.0 (4) | Free | Productivity | | [Cone6: Glaze & Kiln Log](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cone6-glaze-and-kiln-log/id6782555745) | — | Free | Productivity | ## Related topics [pottery log](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pottery-log) · [kiln notes](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kiln-notes) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-10-28.*