# ClayCraft vs Coding User

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClayCraft at 60% against Coding User's 0%. ClayCraft also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClayCraft sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Coding User sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ClayCraft holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClayCraft has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of ClayCraft's written reviews are positive against 0% of Coding User's.

ClayCraft ships an update every 12 months, Coding User every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClayCraft | Coding User |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claycraft/id1206830339/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-user/id1333588374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 12 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelsey Publishing Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/551665757) | [Papercut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120017500) |

## What reviewers say

### ClayCraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claycraft/id1206830339)

Discover inspiring and challenging pottery projects with this magazine. Each issue offers practical guides, features on artists, and expert advice for all skill levels. Explore the relaxing and therapeutic aspects of working with clay.

**Highlights:** Pottery project guides, Features on potters, Expert advice, Inspirational content, Digital magazine format, Pocketmags account integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClayCraft | $4.99 | per month |
| ClayCraft | $49.99 | per year |
| Issue 11 (pp:459608) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 9 (pp:459610) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 8 (pp:459611) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 7 (pp:459612) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 5 (pp:459614) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 2 (pp:459617) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 1 (pp:459618) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 41 (pp:631143) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue 91 (id:715256) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Claycraft - In... (pp:1004653) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Claycraft - Po... (pp:1004648) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Claycraft - Th... (pp:1004643) | $11.99 | one-time |
| GlazeSurfacegui... (pp:994209) | $14.99 | one-time |


### Coding User

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-user/id1333588374)

Access comprehensive guides and tutorials on coding and programming. Learn about Linux, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi, and more with illustrated content from a leading tech publisher. Carry your coding knowledge with you anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step coding guides, Latest tech build publications, Illustrated content, Linux, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi tutorials, Pocketmags account integration, Offline access recommended via Wi-Fi download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coding User | $9.99 | per year |
| Spring 2023 (id:704054) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi Ma... (id:763560) | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Python Manual (id:763563) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Linux Open Sour... (id:763562) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Linux, Tips, Ha... (id:764418) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coding for Begi... (id:764659) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi – ... (id:764715) | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Ubuntu Manual (id:763561) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Python Manual (id:805973) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Linux Manual (id:805910) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Complete Raspbe... (id:805908) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi Tr... (id:809261) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClayCraft free?

ClayCraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Coding User free?

Coding User is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ClayCraft or Coding User?

ClayCraft is rated higher. ClayCraft averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Coding User averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ClayCraft or Coding User have ads?

Coding User shows ads; ClayCraft does not.

### Which is updated more often, ClayCraft or Coding User?

ClayCraft ships an update every 12 months, and Coding User every 25 months. Most recently, ClayCraft was updated on October 10, 2026 and Coding User on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*