# ClayNote vs PotterX

The clearest difference is rating: PotterX at 5.0 against ClayNote's 2.8. PotterX also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18). ClayNote's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

PotterX 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ClayNote ships an update monthly, PotterX every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClayNote | PotterX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claynote-pottery-tracker/id6745529835/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potterx/id6761674984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 56 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ying-Chao Tung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812746188) | [Ying-Hao Hsia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853304703) |

## What reviewers say

### ClayNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claynote-pottery-tracker/id6745529835)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PotterX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potterx/id6761674984)

Easily log and track your pottery creations with detailed notes and photo timelines. Monitor your work's progress from raw materials to finished pieces with a clean, minimalist interface.

**Highlights:** Simple logging of pottery pieces, Photo timelines for progress tracking, Store technical details (clay, glaze, firing), Clean, minimalist interface, Track work from greenware to finished product

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClayNote free?

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

### Is PotterX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ClayNote or PotterX?

PotterX is rated higher. ClayNote averages 2.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while PotterX averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ClayNote or PotterX have ads?

Neither ClayNote nor PotterX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClayNote or PotterX?

ClayNote ships an update monthly, and PotterX every 2 weeks. Most recently, ClayNote was updated on October 20, 2026 and PotterX on October 20, 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.*