# PotteryNotes vs Potfolio

The clearest difference is rating: Potfolio at 4.2 against PotteryNotes's 3.5. PotteryNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (97 vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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. PotteryNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Potfolio holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PotteryNotes has 97 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PotteryNotes | Potfolio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potterynotes/id537451083/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potfolio-pottery-research/id1528857080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 16 MB | 445 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pacific Bipeds LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/537451086) | [Stoned Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510609231) |

## What reviewers say

### PotteryNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potterynotes/id537451083)

Create detailed notes for your pottery and ceramic projects.  Add photos, dimensions, clay types, glazes, and more.  Organize and share your project records easily.

**Highlights:** Create detailed project notes, Add photos and captions, Record dimensions, clay body, glazes, Customizable note fields, Searchable project list, Share notes via email, text, AirDrop, Direct image posting to social media

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for tracking pottery
- 🎨 Customizable fields/templates
- 📸 Stores photos and notes
- 🔍 Powerful search feature
- 💡 Useful for glaze combinations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Data loss after updates
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes/freezing
- 📷 Blurry main pictures
- 🚫 Cannot export notes meaningfully
- 📉 Outdated features (no sync)

**Reported bugs**

- Lost all photos after update
- Lost all notes after update
- App crashes upon opening
- App freezes
- Main picture is blurry

**Requested features**

- Sync across devices (iPhone/iPad/iCloud)
- Cloud backup/storage
- Dark mode
- Separate list for ideas/inspiration
- Reorder pots/items


### 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 PotteryNotes free?

PotteryNotes 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, PotteryNotes or Potfolio?

Potfolio is rated higher. PotteryNotes averages 3.5 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Potfolio averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do PotteryNotes or Potfolio have ads?

Neither PotteryNotes nor Potfolio shows ads.

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

PotteryNotes ships an update every 4 weeks, and Potfolio every 4 weeks. Most recently, PotteryNotes was updated on October 22, 2026 and Potfolio on October 24, 2026.

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