# ClayLab vs Brick

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brick at none against ClayLab's 2. Brick also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (58K vs 369). ClayLab's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Brick holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brick has 58K ratings behind it against 369, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of ClayLab's written reviews are positive against 78% of Brick's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ClayLab ships an update every 2 months, Brick every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClayLab | Brick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claylab/id1455800155/reviews) | **[4.9 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-ditch-distractions/id6448794069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 369 | **58K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 78.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#89** |
| Size | 27 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lorenzo Calvani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455800154) | [Brick LLC (Wisconsin)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686383161) |

## What reviewers say

### ClayLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claylab/id1455800155)

A digital diary for ceramists to meticulously document their pottery projects. Track every stage, from forming to firing, and record detailed information about glazes, clay bodies, and application techniques. Organize and retrieve your work with advanced search and backup features.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive progress tracking, Detailed documentation of glazes and materials, Advanced search and filtering, Data backup and import/export, Layering and application details logging, Unlimited photos per piece

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for organizing pottery pieces
- 👍 Customizable options for clays, glazes, and forms
- 📸 Ability to take and store photos of pieces
- 🗒️ Detailed notes and tracking capabilities
- 🔍 Useful for remembering glaze combinations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No backup or export functionality
- 🔍 Lack of search and filtering options
- 🔢 Limited to 3 glaze layers per piece
- 📏 No metric measurement options
- 🗑️ Unable to delete pre-populated options

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Data loss when changing devices or reinstalling

**Requested features**

- Add hand-building option alongside thrown pieces
- Ability to track firing details (cone, atmosphere, etc.)
- Option to create custom categories (e.g., sold, gifted)
- Search and filter by glaze, clay, form, etc.
- Sync data across devices (iCloud, etc.)


### Brick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-ditch-distractions/id6448794069)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you regain focus by temporarily removing distracting applications and notifications from your phone. It uses NFC hardware to create distraction-free periods, allowing you to concentrate on important tasks or activities. Reconnect with your apps by simply tapping your device again.

**Highlights:** Temporarily remove distracting apps, Block notifications, Customize unblocked apps, Track usage history, NFC hardware integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great concept
- 🚀 Helps reclaim time and attention
- 🔒 Physical barrier prevents mindless usage
- 💡 Customizable blocking/allowing modes
- 🚀 Improves productivity and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable app functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent app behavior after updates
- 🐛 Difficulty setting up and configuring
- 🐛 Limited number of apps that can be allowed

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting apps to block/allow
- Saved settings get deleted or reset unexpectedly
- Inability to block certain apps like Safari
- Bricked mode not working as expected after phone restart

**Requested features**

- Scheduled bricking/unbricking modes
- Remote bricking option
- Ability to block more than 50 apps
- Improved app stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClayLab free?

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

### Is Brick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ClayLab or Brick?

Brick is rated higher. ClayLab averages 4.6 out of 5 from 369 ratings, while Brick averages 4.9 from 58K ratings.

### Do ClayLab or Brick have ads?

Neither ClayLab nor Brick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClayLab or Brick?

ClayLab ships an update every 2 months, and Brick every 4 days. Most recently, ClayLab was updated on October 23, 2026 and Brick on October 24, 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.*