Comparison

ClayNote vs Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art

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

Head to head
About

ClayNote

This app assists potters and ceramicists in documenting their creative process. It allows users to record stage notes, annotate images, save inspirations from the web, and organize their work with custom tags and collections. It serves as a digital journal to refine artistic skills.

Highlights
  • Stage notes for each step
  • Save web inspirations (Sparks)
  • Annotate images for surface treatments
  • Customizable studio options
  • Organize pieces with collections and tags
  • Quick-add notes and reminders
  • Reflect on process to refine craft
Features
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Track every pot from wet clay to the finished shelf. ClayNote helps potters and ceramicists document, track and reflect on every piece — from the first idea to the final glaze. Photograph a piece, tick off each stage as it dries, gets trimmed, bisqued and glazed, and write down what you did while you still remember it. FOLLOW EVERY PIECE Ideas, Formed, Trimmed, Bisqued, Glazed, Finished. Tick each stage as your piece gets there, and see at a glance what's drying on the shelf and what's waiting for the kiln. NOTES THAT COME BACK TO YOU Write a note at any stage — the clay body, how thin you pulled it, which shelf it sat on. Next time you make something similar, ClayNote shows you what you wrote the last time round. MAP YOUR SURFACE DECISIONS Record glazes, underglazes, slips, oxides and stamps, and mark on the photo itself exactly where each one went. YOUR WORK IS YOURS One tap saves everything — every piece, note and photo — as a spreadsheet and a folder of pictures you can keep on your computer or a cloud drive. No account, nothing locked in. SPARKS Save the shapes, glaze recipes and reels you love from Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and YouTube, and keep them right next to your own work. ALSO • Your materials and methods, customisable to your studio • Collections and tags to organise your work your way • Search your collection by name, grouped by month • A home screen widget • Reminders to keep your journal going between sessions

About

Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art

Organize your art exhibitions and manage your artwork with this app. Track inventory, schedule shows, and monitor sales to stay stress-free and focused on your creative process.

Highlights
  • Artwork catalog with images and details
  • Smart scheduling and conflict detection
  • Show and venue management
  • Sales tracking and history
  • Calendar view of exhibitions
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Art Show Tracker is the essential tool for artists who exhibit their work. Whether you’re managing local shows or planning a full exhibition calendar, this app helps you stay organized and stress-free. Features: Artwork Catalog: Keep images, notes, and details for every piece. Smart Scheduling: See which artworks are available, committed, or out on show. Conflict Detection: Prevent double-booking with intelligent status checks. Show Management: Add venues, dates, and notes for all your exhibitions. Reminders: Get notified about drop-offs, pickups, and important show deadlines. Sales Tracking: Record sales and maintain your history for future reference. Calendar View: Visualize your art show schedule with a clear, color-coded timeline. Why Artists Love It - Saves time by eliminating scheduling confusion. - Gives peace of mind knowing no artwork is double-booked. - Works seamlessly across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud sync. - Clean, modern design that keeps the focus on your artwork. Pricing Free plan: Up to 3 shows and 10 artworks. Pro plan: Unlimited shows and artworks, $9.99 one-time purchase. 30-day free trial included—experience the full app with no limits. Stay focused on your art. Let Art Show Tracker handle the details. EULA This application is licensed under the standard Apple End User License Agreement, available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ClayNote4 screens
Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art at 5.0 against ClayNote's 2.8. Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). ClayNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (29 vs 2). On price, ads 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. Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ClayNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClayNote has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of ClayNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClayNote ships an update monthly, Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ClayNote versus Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClayNoteArt Show Tracker by Lignia.art
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (29 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS1817.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYing-Chao TungEugenio Grapa

Customer experience

ClayNote

All ratings26 ratings
Positive42.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ClayNote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art

One-time1
  • Premium$9.99

Questions

Is ClayNote free?
ClayNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art free?
Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ClayNote or Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art?
Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art is rated higher. ClayNote averages 2.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ClayNote or Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art have ads?
Neither ClayNote nor Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClayNote or Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art?
ClayNote ships an update monthly, and Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art every 10 days. Most recently, ClayNote was updated on October 20, 2026 and Art Show Tracker by Lignia.art on October 24, 2026.

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