# PotteryNotes vs Groutr

The clearest difference is rating: Groutr at 4.2 against PotteryNotes's 3.5. Groutr also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). PotteryNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Groutr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. PotteryNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Groutr holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 45 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of PotteryNotes's written reviews are positive against 44% of Groutr's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PotteryNotes ships an update every 2 months, Groutr every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PotteryNotes | Groutr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potterynotes/id537451083/reviews) | **[4.2 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groutr-grout-color-visualizer/id1671246018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | **67.8% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacific Bipeds LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/537451086) | [Neural Appworks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671246020) |

## 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


### Groutr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groutr-grout-color-visualizer/id1671246018)

Visualize grout colors on your own tile projects before committing. Upload a photo, and the app automatically detects grout lines to let you try multiple shades, compare options, and even create multi-color designs with precision editing tools.

**Highlights:** Visualize grout colors on your own tiles, Automatic grout line detection, Try multiple grout shades simultaneously, Visualize multi-color grout designs, Precision editing tools, Color matching from images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro - Day pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PotteryNotes free?

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

### Is Groutr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PotteryNotes or Groutr?

Groutr is rated higher. PotteryNotes averages 3.5 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Groutr averages 4.2 from 45 ratings.

### Do PotteryNotes or Groutr have ads?

Groutr shows ads; PotteryNotes does not.

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

PotteryNotes ships an update every 2 months, and Groutr every 3 weeks. Most recently, PotteryNotes was updated on October 2, 2026 and Groutr on September 29, 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.*