Comparison

Pottery Barn vs Setting The Space

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pottery Barn

Discover the latest home decor arrivals and get inspiration for every season. Create and manage wedding registries, book design help, and visualize products in your space using augmented reality. Receive personalized recommendations based on your shopping history.

Highlights
  • Shop latest arrivals and seasonal inspiration
  • Create and manage wedding registries
  • Book expert design help (virtual/in-person)
  • Shop curated looks by room
  • Personalized product recommendations
  • Virtual product preview in your home
Features
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Everything you love about shopping with us, all in one convenient place. Here’s what you can do with the Pottery Barn app: • Discover More: Be the first to shop new arrivals and get fresh inspiration each season. • Registry: Create and manage your registry from anywhere. • Expert Design Help: Book in-home, in-store, or virtual design sessions to create your dream space. • Shop by Room: Explore curated rooms and shop the look.  • Design Boards: Save looks you love and create custom mood boards. • Picks Just for You: Get personalized recommendations based on your style. • Design Tools: Use Room Scan and Room Planner to create 3D floor plans with your phone’s camera. About Us: For over 70 years, Pottery Barn has been a destination for uncompromising quality and timeless style. We design our collections in-house, creating foundational pieces and seasonal beauty for a comfortable, well-styled home.

About

Setting The Space

Features
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Setting The Space brings the Plymouth showroom experience to your phone. Browse curated furniture, home décor, lighting, rugs, outdoor pieces, glassware, clothing, jewelry, and more. Shop new arrivals, explore interior design and home staging services, and find pieces selected to help you create a more beautiful, functional space.

Screenshots

Pottery Barn4 screens
Setting The Space4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Setting The Space at 3 against Pottery Barn's 1. Setting The Space also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pottery Barn ships an update every 3 weeks, Setting The Space monthly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pottery Barn versus Setting The Space: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPottery BarnSetting The Space
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings20K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size342 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliams-Sonoma, Inc.Setting the space

Bugs and requests

Pottery Barn

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not recognizing login credentials
  • Inconsistent behavior when updating addresses
  • Checkout process issues with Apple Pay
  • Unreliable stock information leading to order cancellations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integrate rewards program for easier redemption
  • Improve search and filtering functionality
  • Provide more transparent delivery timelines
  • Streamline checkout process and payment options

Setting The Space

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pottery Barn

No in-app purchases

None

Setting The Space

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pottery Barn free?
Pottery Barn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Setting The Space free?
Setting The Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pottery Barn or Setting The Space have ads?
Neither Pottery Barn nor Setting The Space shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pottery Barn or Setting The Space?
Pottery Barn ships an update every 3 weeks, and Setting The Space monthly. Most recently, Pottery Barn was updated on October 18, 2026 and Setting The Space on October 18, 2026.

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