Comparison

Woodworker West vs Glaze Alchemy

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

Head to head
About

Woodworker West

This app provides comprehensive woodworking information for the Western U.S., featuring news, events, craftsman profiles, and expert advice. It covers tools, techniques, and educational content for hobbyists and professionals alike.

Highlights
  • Woodworking news and opportunities
  • Event listings and shows
  • Craftsman profiles
  • Tool and technique guides
  • Educational content
  • Expert Q&A
Features
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Woodworker West covers woodworking in the Western U.S., including news, opportunities, events, activities, shows, exhibitions, classes, and craftsman profiles. In addition, there are features of Tool & Techniques, Turning Topics, Education, David Marks answering questions, pictorials, and more. Your woodworking information source for both the hobbyist through the professional craftsman. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. Six months subscription - $5.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $5.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions.

About

Glaze Alchemy

Features
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GlazeAlchemy is a mobile app for ceramicists that allows them to document and store their ceramic glaze recipes. The app helps ceramicists record detailed information about each recipe, analyze the results, and make improvements to their glazing techniques. The user can create, view, and edit records with the data needed to achieve the perfect finish.

Screenshots

Woodworker West4 screens
Glaze Alchemy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glaze Alchemy at none against Woodworker West's 10. Glaze Alchemy also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Woodworker West's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Woodworker West sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Glaze Alchemy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Woodworker West ships an update every 3 months, Glaze Alchemy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Woodworker West versus Glaze Alchemy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWoodworker WestGlaze Alchemy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Brittany Johnson

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Woodworker West

One-time10
  • Woodworker West - November-December, 2013$1.99
  • Woodworker West - September-October, 2013$1.99
  • Woodworker West - March-April 2014$2.99
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  • Woodworker West - May-June 2014$2.99
  • Woodworker West - July-August 2014$2.99
  • Woodworker West November - December 2015$2.99
  • March April 2024$2.99
  • May June 2024$2.99
  • November December 2023$2.99
  • January February 2024$2.99
None

Glaze Alchemy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Woodworker West free?
Woodworker West is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glaze Alchemy free?
Glaze Alchemy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Woodworker West or Glaze Alchemy have ads?
Neither Woodworker West nor Glaze Alchemy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Woodworker West or Glaze Alchemy?
Woodworker West ships an update every 3 months, and Glaze Alchemy fortnightly. Most recently, Woodworker West was updated on November 1, 2026 and Glaze Alchemy on September 22, 2026.

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