# ClayCraft vs Digital Camera User

The clearest difference is rating: Digital Camera User at 5.0 against ClayCraft's 4.5. ClayCraft's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). 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 Digital Camera User sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Digital Camera User holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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.

ClayCraft ships an update every 12 months, Digital Camera User every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClayCraft | Digital Camera User |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claycraft/id1206830339/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-camera-user/id1334250930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% 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 | 56 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 |


### Digital Camera User

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-camera-user/id1334250930)

This photography magazine app offers in-depth shooting guides and practical tutorials for all levels of digital photography enthusiasts. It provides professional content from industry experts to help users enhance their skills. Users can purchase individual issues or subscribe for ongoing access.

**Highlights:** Professional photography content, Hands-on shooting guides, Practical user tutorials, Essential reference for digital photography, Subscription options available, Purchase current and back issues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Camera User | $9.99 | per year |
| Complete Outdoo... (id:763575) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Creative Photog... (id:763576) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Photog... (id:804025) | $6.99 | one-time |
| BDM's Canon Cam... (id:806436) | $7.99 | one-time |
| BDM's Nikon Cam... (id:806434) | $7.99 | one-time |
| BDM's Photograp... (id:806433) | $7.99 | one-time |
| BDM's  Black & ... (id:806351) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Photography - T... (id:806341) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Photography Com... (id:806329) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Canon Photography (id:805924) | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClayCraft free?

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

### Is Digital Camera User free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ClayCraft or Digital Camera User?

Digital Camera User is rated higher. ClayCraft averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Digital Camera User averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ClayCraft or Digital Camera User have ads?

Digital Camera User shows ads; ClayCraft does not.

### Which is updated more often, ClayCraft or Digital Camera User?

ClayCraft ships an update every 12 months, and Digital Camera User every 25 months. Most recently, ClayCraft was updated on August 15, 2026 and Digital Camera User on July 19, 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.*