Kiln Tracker vs Kilncare Gateway
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Kiln Tracker
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App to allow the retrieval of data log files from kiln devices in the field, when connected to the kiln-hosted wifi network, using the Sync button. Files may be collected from many kilns, where they will be automatically stored on-device. The files may then be subsequently submitted to the internet by way of the Upload button - requires credentials to be provided individually. Once files have been uploaded successfully, a further Sync with each kiln in the field will cause the files to be removed from the kiln and the phone.
Kilncare Gateway
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The Kilncare Gateway allows you to access your kiln controller remotely. Controller status: View the real-time status of the controller, including temperatures, firing progress and energy consumption. Manage programs/firing schedules: Manage your firing programs in a library, create new programs and view them graphically, and then download them to your controller. Firing logs: View logs of past firings, including temperature curves, energy consumption and firing costs. Requirements: To use the Kilncare Gateway app you will need a temperature controller of model number KCR32CWIFi or KCR32ZWIFi. After installing the app you will be asked to create a user account. If you already use the Kinlcare Gateway website, then you can sign into the app with the same credentials.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Kilncare Gateway at 15.0 against Kiln Tracker's 17.0. On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Kiln Tracker ships an update every 9 months, Kilncare Gateway every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kiln Tracker | Kilncare Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months โ better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | โ |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone โ better | โ |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edward Deards | Kilncare Limited |
In-app purchases
Kiln Tracker
No in-app purchases
Kilncare Gateway
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Kiln Tracker free?
Is Kilncare Gateway free?
Which is updated more often, Kiln Tracker or Kilncare Gateway?
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