The Ceramic School vs GlazeShare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Ceramic School
Connect with a global community of ceramic artists, share your work, and discover new techniques. Explore a vast directory of glazes, materials, and recipes, and find local classes and workshops to enhance your pottery skills.
- Artist profile creation
- Community connection and feedback
- Glaze and material directory
- Recipe sharing
- Pottery notebook for tracking progress
- Directory of local classes and destinations
- Online pottery workshops
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Attention All Ceramics Enthusiasts: This Pottery App Is a Game-Changer! Create your Artist Profile & Connect with the Ceramics Community: - Establish your artistic presence by creating a personalized Ceramic School profile, allowing you to showcase your unique ceramic creations to a vibrant community of fellow artists. Share striking images and captivating videos of your masterpieces, gaining recognition and inspiration from like-minded enthusiasts. - Tap into the expertise and experience of fellow pottery enthusiasts who are passionate about helping each other succeed. Receive constructive feedback, gain fresh perspectives, and find inspiration to overcome obstacles, allowing you to continuously refine your skills and achieve new levels of excellence Find Inspiration and Information in our Global Pottery Notebook: - Dive into a vast directory of commercial glazes and glaze materials, meticulously curated to fuel your creativity. Explore a wide range of options, from vibrant colors to unique textures, and discover the perfect elements to bring your ceramics to life. Elevate your artistic vision with ease and find the inspiration you've been searching for. - Embrace the spirit of collaboration by creating and sharing your very own Ceramic Materials and Glaze Recipes. Unleash your innovative spirit and contribute to the growing repository of pottery enthusiasts. Inspire others, foster a sense of community, and be recognized for your unique approach to glazing techniques. - Seamlessly organize and track your ceramics journey with our innovative Pottery Notebook feature. Capture the essence of each creation, document your progress, and cherish the memories associated with every piece. By maintaining a comprehensive record, you'll witness your growth as a potter and have a visual timeline of your artistic evolution. Discover Pottery Classes and Ceramic Destinations Near You: - Seamlessly explore the Ceramics Directory, your gateway to unlocking a world of pottery classes and ceramic destinations near you. Discover a multitude of learning opportunities and enrich your craft through expert-led pottery classes tailored to your skill level and interests. - Immerse yourself in the vibrant ceramics community by connecting with local ceramic destinations. Uncover hidden gems, visit renowned pottery studios, and embark on exciting artistic adventures, all conveniently accessible through our comprehensive Ceramics Directory. Unleash Your Pottery Potential with our World-Class Pottery Workshops: - Gain unlimited access to an extensive library of pottery workshops, right at your fingertips. Immerse yourself in hundreds of captivating tutorials, inspiring demonstrations, and expert techniques, empowering you to elevate your pottery skills like never before. - Whether you're on the go or without internet access, download workshops directly to your device and enjoy the flexibility to learn and refine your craft anytime, anywhere. Take your pottery education with you wherever you roam and never miss a moment of creative inspiration. To access all features and content you can subscribe to The Ceramic School on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your Apple Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Use: https://ceramic.school/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://ceramic.school/privacy-policy/
GlazeShare
Explore and share commercial glaze recipes for pottery. Search by manufacturer, color, or firing temperature, save your favorites, and connect with other ceramic artists. Upload your own unique glaze combinations with photos to inspire the community.
- Search glazes by manufacturer, color, firing temperature
- Save favorite glaze combinations
- Share custom glaze recipes with photos
- Follow other potters
- Works with popular glaze brands
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Discover and share commercial glaze combinations for pottery and ceramics. Browse thousands of glaze combos, save your favorites, and share your own creations with the pottery community. Features: • Search glazes by manufacturer, color, and firing temperature • Save combinations to your personal studio • Share your own glaze combinations with photos • Follow other potters and get inspired • Works with popular brands like Amaco, Mayco, and more Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://www.glazeshare.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.glazeshare.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GlazeShare at 4.7 against The Ceramic School's 3.0. GlazeShare also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (28 vs 8). The Ceramic School's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Ceramic School sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and GlazeShare sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GlazeShare holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 28 respectively.
The Ceramic School ships an update every 5 weeks, GlazeShare every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Ceramic School | GlazeShare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (8 ratings) | 4.7 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TCS - The Ceramic School KG | Mitchell Matula |
Customer experience
The Ceramic School
GlazeShare
In-app purchases
The Ceramic School
- Monthly Membership$29.991 Month
- Yearly Membership$290.001 Year
GlazeShare
- Enthusiast Monthly$8.991 Month
- Artisan Monthly$17.991 Month
- Supporter Yearly$24.991 Year
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- Enthusiast Yearly$59.991 Year
- Artisan Yearly$159.991 Year
- Founder Lifetime$389.99
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