# KilnLink vs Potfolio

The clearest difference is rating: Potfolio at 4.2 against KilnLink's 1.9. Potfolio also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). KilnLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (99 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Potfolio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. KilnLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

Potfolio holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KilnLink has 99 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

KilnLink ships an update every 3 months, Potfolio every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KilnLink | Potfolio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kilnlink/id1422985590/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potfolio-pottery-research/id1528857080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 70 MB | 445 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Skutt Ceramic Products, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422985589) | [Stoned Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510609231) |

## What reviewers say

### KilnLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kilnlink/id1422985590)

Monitor and manage multiple kilns remotely. Check firing status and stay connected to your equipment from anywhere, ensuring peace of mind during operation.

**Highlights:** Connect to multiple kilns, Check kiln firing status remotely, Real-time monitoring, Backend API infrastructure updates, Password reset fix

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Basic monitoring is helpful
- 👍 Can track temperature remotely
- 👍 App details improved in recent update
- 👍 Connects and monitors firing status
- 👍 Free version is pretty good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Poor UI and design
- 🐛 Limited functionality
- 🐛 App is frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- App completely doesn't work
- Cannot see history or skip ahead
- Ridiculously complicated to connect
- Nothing works
- App forgets kiln when switching views

**Requested features**

- Upgrade to premium functionality
- Over-time displays
- Return to 'New View' functionality
- Functionality with Apple shortcuts
- Notifications for firing/cooling events


### Potfolio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potfolio-pottery-research/id1528857080)

This app simplifies ceramic research and documentation. It features a comprehensive material database, advanced recipe calculation tools, and artwork tracking to record the creation process. Collaborate and share your ceramic projects with ease.

**Highlights:** Detailed ceramic material database, Advanced recipe calculator (UMF, Mole Percent, Specific Gravity), Artwork creation process tracking, Inventory management for materials, Recipe version history, Batch sheet tracking for material measurements

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KilnLink free?

KilnLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Potfolio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KilnLink or Potfolio?

Potfolio is rated higher. KilnLink averages 1.9 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Potfolio averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do KilnLink or Potfolio have ads?

Neither KilnLink nor Potfolio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KilnLink or Potfolio?

KilnLink ships an update every 3 months, and Potfolio every 4 weeks. Most recently, KilnLink was updated on October 20, 2026 and Potfolio on October 24, 2026.

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