Comparison

Terranote vs KilnRun

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

Head to head
About

Terranote

This app helps potters meticulously track their ceramic projects from start to finish. Log dimensions, clay weight, and capture visual progress with photos at each stage. Features include a shrinkage calculator, offline functionality, and robust search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Stage-by-stage project tracking
  • Photo documentation of progress
  • Shrinkage calculation for commissions
  • Offline functionality
  • Clay body and glaze search
  • Dynamic project tagging
Features
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Flexible note-taking to help you replicate your wins and craft with confidence regardless of where you are in your ceramics journey. Key Features Glaze records: Save successful combinations and add them to pots with one tap Deep Search & Clay Body Library: Filter by clay body or glaze to see your historical results. Dynamic Tagging: Organize by project (e.g., "Christmas Market") or status (e.g., "Sold," "Gifted"). Kilns and Firing: Record kiln load and firing notes to better understand outcomes Plus Stage-by-Stage Tracking, Photo gallery, Shrinkage Calculator Terranote works offline. Your pottery journal works without internet. Data syncs automatically when you're back online.

About

KilnRun

This app helps pottery enthusiasts and studios manage their creations. Track pieces from start to finish, receive notifications, and build a visual portfolio of your work. Studios can manage member pieces, kiln loads, and studio activity.

Highlights
  • Track pottery pieces through all stages
  • Receive stage completion notifications
  • Browse clay and glaze catalogs
  • Build a visual journal of work
  • AI-powered piece scanning for studios
  • Manage kiln loads and studio activity
Features
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KilnRun connects pottery studios and their members in one app. Track every piece from wet clay to finished work, get notified when your pieces are ready, and build a visual journal of your pottery journey. FOR POTTERS: - Track your pieces through every stage — making, trimming, bisque firing, glazing, glaze firing, and pickup - Get notified when your pieces move to the next stage - Browse clay and glaze catalogs to plan your next project - Build a visual journal of your finished work with photos from every stage - Use independently or connect to your studio with a join code FOR STUDIOS: - Manage piece tracking for all members — scan, tag, and move pieces through firing stages - AI-powered piece scanning identifies clay type, form, and technique from a photo - Load kilns and track which pieces are in each firing - Send pickup notifications when pieces are ready - Manage memberships, classes, and bookings - View reports on clay usage, member engagement, and studio activity GETTING STARTED: 1. Download KilnRun 2. Create an account 3. Start tracking your pieces — no studio required! 4. Want to connect to a studio? Enter their join code anytime. Studio owners: Visit kilnrun.com to set up your studio account.

Screenshots

Terranote4 screens
KilnRun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KilnRun at 5.0 against Terranote's 1.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KilnRun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terranote ships an update every 3 weeks, KilnRun monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Terranote versus KilnRun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerranoteKilnRun
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRHYS JAMES MADIGANGrishm Patel

In-app purchases

None

Terranote

No in-app purchases

None

KilnRun

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terranote free?
Terranote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KilnRun free?
KilnRun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Terranote or KilnRun?
KilnRun is rated higher. Terranote averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while KilnRun averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Terranote or KilnRun have ads?
Neither Terranote nor KilnRun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Terranote or KilnRun?
Terranote ships an update every 3 weeks, and KilnRun monthly. Most recently, Terranote was updated on October 12, 2026 and KilnRun on October 15, 2026.

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