Comparison

Kilnside vs RO Studio

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

Head to head
About

Kilnside

Features
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Kilnside is a modern pottery and ceramics app designed to support makers at every stage of the creative process. From first inspiration to final firing, Kilnside helps you stay organized, experiment confidently, and build better work. Track pottery projects from clay body to kiln, with clear stages and notes so nothing gets lost along the way. Log kiln firings in detail, including cone, schedule, glaze type, and results, making it easy to learn from past firings and improve future outcomes. Manage glazes, materials, and experiments all in one place, built specifically for the way potters work. Kilnside also includes AI-powered tools to spark creativity and solve common studio challenges. Generate pottery ideas, explore glaze concepts, and troubleshoot issues with thoughtful, practical guidance tailored to ceramic artists. Whether you’re a hobbyist, student, or professional potter, Kilnside is designed to feel simple, calm, and purposeful—so you can focus more on making and less on remembering details. Features include: Project tracking from start to finish Detailed kiln firing logs and schedules Glaze and material organization AI-powered pottery inspiration and assistance Clean, intuitive design built for iOS Kilnside is your digital studio notebook—reimagined for modern pottery.

About

RO Studio

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RO Studio is a digital ceramics studio for makers who want better control of their creative process. Track each ceramic piece from forming to finished work, save inspiration, manage glazes, use practical tools, and build confidence through every step of the process. With RO Studio you can: • Log ceramic projects and follow each phase • Save photos, notes, and process details • Organize inspiration for future work • Use practical tools such as a shrinkage calculator • Keep track of glazes and materials • Use guided support while developing your craft • Find your next dream project using our ceramic AI scanner RO Studio is built for ceramic artists, hobby potters, and makers who want a user-friendly, focused place to collect their work and improve over time.

Screenshots

Kilnside4 screens
RO Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kilnside and RO Studio are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Kilnside versus RO Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKilnsideRO Studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRYAN JAMES W BROKENBROWJan Kristiansen

In-app purchases

None

Kilnside

No in-app purchases

None

RO Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kilnside free?
Kilnside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RO Studio free?
RO Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kilnside or RO Studio have ads?
Neither Kilnside nor RO Studio shows ads.

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