Comparison

Standard Detective vs Kiln

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

Head to head
About

Standard Detective

Features
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This application displays the issuance and deliberation status of standards provided by IEC. In addition, when new standard published, withdrawn or change of deliberation status occurs, the summary will be notified. Targets are standards and related standards issued by the following IEC committees related to product safety, such as electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility, environmental impact, explosive atmosphere, pressurized enclosure, etc. Nationwide standards related to this will also be posted sequentially. TC 31, TC 44, TC 61, TC 64, TC 66, TC 76, TC 77, TC 99, TC 101, TC 108, TC 111, TC 116. This application provides easy access to the information provided by the standard issuing organization, but it is not supported by each organization. Please refrain from inquiring to each group concerning this application.

About

Kiln

Create custom mini-apps for tracking habits, journaling, or counting items simply by describing your needs in plain English. The app builds native, editable applications instantly, with your data stored locally.

Highlights
  • Build apps with natural language prompts
  • Create custom trackers and journals
  • Native SwiftUI components for speed
  • Edit apps by asking for changes
  • Start from templates or scratch
  • Data stored locally on device
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Kiln — Build your own apps, just by asking. Kiln is a new kind of iPhone app: instead of downloading a separate app for every little thing you want to track, you describe what you need and Kiln builds it for you on the spot. "Track my pushups with a streak." "A gratitude journal that nudges me at 9pm." "Count how many coffees I drink this week and chart it." In seconds, you have a real, native mini-app — yours to use, edit, and reshape whenever your routine changes. Why people love Kiln • Describe it in plain English — no setup, no settings menus, no friction. • Native, fast, and gorgeous. Every mini-app is built from real SwiftUI components, not a website wrapped in an app. • Edit anything by asking. "Add a reminder at 8am." Done. • Start from a template or start from scratch. • Your data stays on your device. Stop hunting the App Store for the "perfect" habit tracker, counter, or journal. Just describe the one you want.

Screenshots

Standard Detective3 screens
Kiln3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Standard Detective at none against Kiln's 4. Kiln's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kiln sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Standard Detective asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Standard Detective ships an update every 2 months, Kiln every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Standard Detective versus Kiln: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStandard DetectiveKiln
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMasahiko TakahashiSARAH Meacham

In-app purchases

None

Standard Detective

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Kiln

Subscriptions4
  • Kiln Silver$9.991 Month
  • Kiln Gold$29.991 Month
  • Kiln Silver (Yearly)$69.001 Year
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  • Kiln Gold (Yearly)$199.001 Year

Questions

Is Standard Detective free?
Standard Detective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kiln free?
Kiln is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Standard Detective or Kiln have ads?
Neither Standard Detective nor Kiln shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Standard Detective or Kiln?
Standard Detective ships an update every 2 months, and Kiln every 2 weeks. Most recently, Standard Detective was updated on October 29, 2026 and Kiln on October 24, 2026.

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