Comparison

Glaze Alchemy vs KilnNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Glaze Alchemy

Features
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GlazeAlchemy is a mobile app for ceramicists that allows them to document and store their ceramic glaze recipes. The app helps ceramicists record detailed information about each recipe, analyze the results, and make improvements to their glazing techniques. The user can create, view, and edit records with the data needed to achieve the perfect finish.

About

KilnNote

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Bring your winning recipe to the next piece. KilnNote is a pottery record-keeping app for glazes, firing logs, and progress tracking. "I nailed that celadon combo once — and then I couldn't reproduce it." Sound familiar? KilnNote keeps every glaze, clay, and firing detail in one place so you can reproduce what worked. 【What you can do】 ▷ Log works piece by piece Save bisque, glaze application, and final firing temps, glazes used, and results (Success / Review / Fail) as a step-by-step log. Every decision, always at hand. ▷ Progress at a glance Auto-status from the latest firing result — Success, Review, Fail, or Not Started. See it in the list or detail view instantly. ▷ Tags & search Organize works with free tags like "Exhibition" or "Class piece." Filter by tag or title, and the search state stays put as you navigate. ▷ Glaze master Record glaze name, maker, and color notes — plus attach a glaze sample photo. From each glaze, trace every piece and firing that used it. ▷ Pinch-to-zoom Zoom into work, firing, and glaze sample photos to check texture and color up close. ▷ Export & import (free) Back up as CSV, PDF, or photo ZIP. Import from CSV or ZIP. Great for device migration or class notes. ▷ Board view (Pro) See all works organized by status — Success, Review, Fail, Not Started — like pieces arranged on a studio shelf. ▷ Test piece comparison (Pro) Slide between two photos to compare glaze colors and textures side by side. ▷ Duplicate a work (Pro) Clone a successful work as a template. Carry the same firing steps into a new piece. 【Who it's for】 ・Potters who want to reproduce a glaze success ・Studio potters managing multiple test tiles ・Beginners who want to track what they learned in class ・Anyone who can't remember which glaze combo worked last time ・Home potters who want a private, offline log 【Your data stays on your device】 All work data, photos, and firing logs are stored locally on your iPhone/iPad. Nothing is sent to external servers. No account required. 【Pricing】 ・Free: Up to 5 works. Core logging, CSV/PDF/ZIP export, and data import at no cost. ・Pro (one-time purchase): Unlimited works, board view, comparison, duplication. Buy once — no subscription, no recurring fees. ------------------ Developer: Kore Apps Support: support@kore-apps.com ------------------

Screenshots

Glaze Alchemy3 screens
KilnNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glaze Alchemy at none against KilnNote's 1. KilnNote's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. KilnNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Glaze Alchemy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glaze Alchemy ships an update fortnightly, KilnNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Glaze Alchemy versus KilnNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlaze AlchemyKilnNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrittany Johnsonkazuki korenori

In-app purchases

None

Glaze Alchemy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

KilnNote

One-time1
  • KilnNote Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Glaze Alchemy free?
Glaze Alchemy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KilnNote free?
KilnNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Glaze Alchemy or KilnNote have ads?
Neither Glaze Alchemy nor KilnNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glaze Alchemy or KilnNote?
Glaze Alchemy ships an update fortnightly, and KilnNote weekly. Most recently, Glaze Alchemy was updated on September 7, 2026 and KilnNote on September 18, 2026.

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