# PotteryNotes vs CritMe

The clearest difference is rating: CritMe at 5.0 against PotteryNotes's 3.5. CritMe also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). PotteryNotes's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

CritMe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PotteryNotes has 97 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PotteryNotes ships an update every 4 weeks, CritMe every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PotteryNotes | CritMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potterynotes/id537451083/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critme/id6738285196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pacific Bipeds LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/537451086) | [Jim Song](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779970049) |

## 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- 📉 Outdated features (no sync)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


### CritMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critme/id6738285196)

This platform allows artists to share their work and receive constructive feedback from a supportive community. It focuses on detailed critiques and reputation building over simple likes, fostering genuine artistic connections and growth.

**Highlights:** Share artwork, Receive personalized feedback, Customizable rating systems, Detailed comments, Reputation-building badges, Supportive artist community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PotteryNotes free?

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

### Is CritMe free?

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

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

CritMe is rated higher. PotteryNotes averages 3.5 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while CritMe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PotteryNotes or CritMe have ads?

Neither PotteryNotes nor CritMe shows ads.

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

PotteryNotes ships an update every 4 weeks, and CritMe every 4 months. Most recently, PotteryNotes was updated on October 7, 2026 and CritMe on October 7, 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.*