# PotteryNotes vs SB Connect

PotteryNotes and SB Connect both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of PotteryNotes's written reviews are positive against 0% of SB Connect's. PotteryNotes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (81 vs 4). SB Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for PotteryNotes against 3.8 for SB Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PotteryNotes has 81 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of PotteryNotes's written reviews are positive against 0% of SB Connect's.

PotteryNotes ships an update every 2 months, SB Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PotteryNotes | SB Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potterynotes/id537451083/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sb-connectsanta-barbara/id6445924850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **67.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 16 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacific Bipeds LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/537451086) | [City of Santa Barbara (CA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602070302) |

## 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:** macOS Compatibility

**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


### SB Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sb-connectsanta-barbara/id6445924850)

Report community issues directly to City of Santa Barbara staff. Submit service requests with photos, track their progress, and receive completion notifications. Stay updated with local news, schedules, and events.

**Highlights:** Submit service requests, Attach photos to requests, Track request status, Receive completion notifications, View community news, Check event schedules

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PotteryNotes free?

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

### Is SB Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PotteryNotes or SB Connect?

PotteryNotes is rated higher. PotteryNotes averages 3.8 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while SB Connect averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do PotteryNotes or SB Connect have ads?

SB Connect shows ads; PotteryNotes does not.

### Which is updated more often, PotteryNotes or SB Connect?

PotteryNotes ships an update every 2 months, and SB Connect every 5 months. Most recently, PotteryNotes was updated on September 28, 2026 and SB Connect on September 15, 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.*