# ClayLab vs Kiln keeper

The clearest difference is price: ClayLab at Free against Kiln keeper's $4.99. ClayLab also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (369 vs 1). Kiln keeper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ClayLab is free to download; Kiln keeper costs $4.99 up front. ClayLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Kiln keeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ClayLab holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClayLab has 369 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClayLab | Kiln keeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claylab/id1455800155/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiln-keeper/id6756934807/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **369** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 27 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lorenzo Calvani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455800154) | [ZACHARY SIMON GORELL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863745113) |

## 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.)


### Kiln keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiln-keeper/id6756934807)

This app helps glass and ceramic artists meticulously document and track their kiln firing schedules. It allows for detailed logging of temperature segments, ramp times, and hold times, with options to add project photos and videos. Visualize progress with graphs and compare firings to refine techniques.

**Highlights:** Log temperature schedules with multiple segments, Record ramp times, hold times, and peak temperatures, Add photos and videos of projects, Create custom firing templates, Export data as PDF, Track outcomes and learn from firings, Visualize progress with temperature graphs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClayLab free?

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

### Is Kiln keeper free?

Kiln keeper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ClayLab or Kiln keeper?

ClayLab is rated higher. ClayLab averages 4.6 out of 5 from 369 ratings, while Kiln keeper averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ClayLab or Kiln keeper have ads?

Neither ClayLab nor Kiln keeper shows ads.

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