# Claymate Studio vs PinchPot

The clearest difference is rating: PinchPot at 5.0 against Claymate Studio's 4.5. PinchPot also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Claymate Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Claymate Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PinchPot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PinchPot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Claymate Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, PinchPot every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Claymate Studio | PinchPot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claymate-studio/id6761700585/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinchpot/id6771564431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Auster Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875774145) | [Alex Fuste](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771564433) |

## What reviewers say

### Claymate Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claymate-studio/id6761700585)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Claymate Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Claymate Pro | $39.99 | per year |


### PinchPot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinchpot/id6771564431)

A dedicated journal for potters to meticulously track each ceramic piece from its creation to its final firing. Log materials, techniques, firing details, and process photos to refine your craft. Share your finished work and sync your data privately via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Log individual pottery pieces, Track clay bodies and glazes, Record firing history, Process photos and notes, Share finished work, iCloud private syncing, Siri and Shortcuts integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Claymate Studio free?

Claymate Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PinchPot free?

PinchPot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Claymate Studio or PinchPot?

PinchPot is rated higher. Claymate Studio averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PinchPot averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Claymate Studio or PinchPot have ads?

Neither Claymate Studio nor PinchPot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Claymate Studio or PinchPot?

Claymate Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, and PinchPot every 10 days. Most recently, Claymate Studio was updated on October 18, 2026 and PinchPot on October 24, 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.*