Comparison

Wicklog vs Claymate Studio

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

Head to head
About

Wicklog

This app helps candle makers meticulously track their creations. Save detailed recipes, log production batches, monitor cure times with notifications, and document burn tests with photos. Export your data for business records.

Highlights
  • Save detailed candle recipes
  • Log production batches with temperatures
  • Track cure times with push notifications
  • Document burn tests with photos
  • Dashboard overview of recipes and batches
  • Export data to CSV
Features
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WickLog is the all-in-one candle making companion that takes you from recipe to finished product. Save your wax, fragrance, and wick combinations, log every pour, track cure times, and document burn tests — so you never lose track of what works. SAVE YOUR RECIPES Store every wax, fragrance oil, wick, and container combination in one place. Record fragrance load percentages, dye choices, and notes so you can recreate your best candles every time. LOG EVERY BATCH Track each production run with auto-generated batch numbers, pour temperature, ambient temperature, quantity, and notes. Link batches to recipes for a complete history of what you made and when. TIME YOUR CURES Set cure durations by wax type — soy, paraffin, coconut, beeswax, or custom. Watch progress bars count down on your dashboard and get push notifications the moment a batch is ready to test. DOCUMENT BURN TESTS Log burn duration, melt pool diameter, flame height, tunneling, soot level, and hot throw rating for every test. Attach up to 3 photos per test to track visual results. Average hot throw ratings are calculated automatically per recipe. DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE See your total recipes, batches, and active cures in one view. Check which batches are curing and review recent activity without digging through menus. EXPORT YOUR DATA Export everything to CSV for business records, Etsy bookkeeping, or external analysis. AVAILABLE IN 5 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, and Korean. FREE FEATURES • Up to 3 recipes and 5 batches • Cure timer on dashboard • Burn test logging PRO FEATURES — $9.99/YEAR • Unlimited recipes and batches • Push notifications for cure completion • Photo attachments on burn tests • CSV data export All data stays on your device. No account or internet connection required. Built for hobbyists and small-batch sellers who care about consistency Link to Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Claymate Studio

This app helps ceramic artists track pottery projects from start to finish. Document your work with photos, manage glaze recipes, and get AI-powered advice for any pottery-related question. Voice input is available for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Project stage tracking
  • Photo documentation
  • AI pottery advice
  • Glaze recipe logging
  • Voice input for AI
  • Project galleries
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Claymate is your all-in-one pottery companion. Track every piece from wedging to glaze firing, document your process with photos, and get AI-powered advice whenever you need it. TRACK YOUR PROJECTS Follow each piece through every stage of the creative process — wedging, throwing, trimming, drying, bisque firing, glazing, and final firing. Log clay bodies, dimensions, forming methods, and firing types. Never lose track of where a piece is again. DOCUMENT WITH PHOTOS Capture your work at every stage. Build a visual record of your growth as a ceramicist with automatic thumbnails and organized project galleries. AI POTTERY STUDIO Ask your AI assistant anything — glaze chemistry, troubleshooting cracks, firing schedules, technique advice. Send photos for visual analysis. Powered by Google Gemini. GLAZE TRACKING Log glaze recipes with names, color codes, and temperatures for each piece. Build a personal glaze reference library over time. VOICE INPUT Hands covered in clay? Use voice input to talk to the AI assistant or add notes without touching your screen. FREE & PRO Start free with unlimited projects and 10 AI messages per day. Upgrade to Claymate Pro for unlimited AI conversations, the Gemini Pro model, and advanced photo analysis. CLAYMATE PRO • $3.99/month or $39.99/year • Unlimited AI conversations • Gemini 2.5 Pro model for images • Advanced photo analysis • Cancel anytime Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://claymate.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://claymate.vercel.app/terms

Screenshots

Wicklog4 screens
Claymate Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wicklog at 5.0 against Claymate Studio's 4.5. Wicklog also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Wicklog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Claymate Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wicklog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wicklog ships an update monthly, Claymate Studio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wicklog versus Claymate Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWicklogClaymate Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTerror LLCAuster Chen

Customer experience

Wicklog

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Claymate Studio

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wicklog

Subscriptions2
  • wicklog premium monthly$1.991 Month
  • wicklog premium annual$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Claymate Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Claymate Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Claymate Pro1 Month trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Wicklog free?
Wicklog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Claymate Studio free?
Claymate Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wicklog or Claymate Studio?
Wicklog is rated higher. Wicklog averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Claymate Studio averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Wicklog or Claymate Studio have ads?
Neither Wicklog nor Claymate Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wicklog or Claymate Studio?
Wicklog ships an update monthly, and Claymate Studio every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wicklog was updated on October 22, 2026 and Claymate Studio on October 18, 2026.

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