# Make: Magazine

> Digital magazine for DIY enthusiasts, hackers, and tinkerers with project tutorials and inspiration. (iPhone/iPad app by Make Community, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-magazine/id752446884 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Make Community, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479215280)
- Category: Lifestyle, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.04/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 113 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.2 · 97 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-magazine/id752446884/reviews.md

## What is Make?

Make: is the premiere magazine for makers who are DIY enthusiasts, hackers, and tinkerers.

The Make: app is the digital magazine format of Make: magazine that you can take on the go, and enjoy on any smart device. It has everything you’ll find in the magazine’s pages and more.

In each digital issue you’ll find: 
• Full project tutorials and skill builders, ranging from electronics and robots to 3D fabrication and woodworking
• Maker profiles and interviews
• Detailed photos and diagrams to help your builds
• Project inspiration
• And more!

Make: magazine is published by Make: Community, a growing, global association of makers who are shaping the future of education and democratizing innovation. Through Make: magazine, 200+ annual Maker Faires, Make: books, and more, editors share the know-how of makers and promote the practice of making in schools, libraries, homes, and businesses.

Subscriptions will auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current subscription ends. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. You can turn off the auto-renewal any time within your iTunes account settings.

Make: magazine is available under the following terms:
A single issue for $8.75 (non-subscription).
One-year subscription (four issues) for $25.00, automatically renewed until canceled.
Payment for all purchases will be charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of your purchase.

Your digital subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period for the digital subscription price, which is $25.00 per year or $8.75 quarterly.

Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.

Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://make.co/terms-and-privacy-policy/#privacy-policy

Support:
http://makezine.com/ipadhelp/

## Key features

- Full project tutorials
- Skill builders
- Maker profiles and interviews
- Detailed photos and diagrams
- Project inspiration
- Electronics, robots, 3D fabrication, woodworking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Make: Subscriptions | $25.99 | per year |
| Make: Subscriptions_300_90 | $7.99 | per 3 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Make: 36 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Make: 37 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Make 38 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Make: Ultimate Kit Guide | $5.99 | one-time |
| Make 42: 3D Evolution | $7.99 | one-time |
| Make 44: Drone Racing | $7.99 | one-time |
| Make 49: Super Cheap Computers | $7.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Make?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📚 High-quality magazine content
- 🎨 Good visual design and layout
- 🔗 Interactive features with in-app links
- 📱 Works well when functioning properly
- 🎬 Animations and video integration
- ⚡ Fast performance after recent updates

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Extremely slow loading times
- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication failures
- 📥 Subscription access not recognized
- 💾 Unable to download or access purchased content
- 🔄 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 📞 Poor or non-existent customer support
- 🔄 Subscription renewal issues
- ❌ Missing or delayed issue releases
- 🚫 Confusing user interface and navigation
- 📱 Device compatibility problems
- 🔑 Difficult password and account management

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Login credentials not accepted despite working on website
- Subscription not recognized after purchase
- Issues fail to download or only show preview pages
- App hangs during verification process
- Purchased content disappears from library
- Login field clips last digit of account number
- App incompatible with iOS updates
- Restore Purchases function missing or non-functional
- Latest issues not appearing in app despite availability online
- Pages fail to load with infinite download loops
- Authentication failures on specific devices
- App won't recognize iTunes purchases
- Subscription renewal not processed despite Apple charging account

**Most requested features**

- Integration with native iOS Newsstand app
- PDF download option from website
- Restore Purchases button in app
- Help and contact support within app
- Better navigation between issues
- Offline reading without required downloads
- Unsubscribe option in app
- Better iPad Pro optimization
- Password reset functionality
- Account number display on app or subscription materials

## Recent user reviews (10 of 113)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-magazine/id752446884/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Stalls and crashes

*2026-02-17, version 7.1.9*

App freezes, stalls, crashes, restarts and repeats. Content looks very interesting… wish I could read it.

### 2/5 — It’s 2025

*2025-10-23, version 7.1.9*

Are you kidding me? It’s 2025. Claude code and Cursor exist. Would take you 30 minutes to update this app to make it even somewhat usable. Plus, how do you even change your password? Open up your code base in Cursor and tell it to review the user experience and to make suggestions and implement the suggestions.

### 1/5 — 有料会員なのに読めない

*2025-08-02, version 7.1.9*

有料会員なのですが、試し読みページの後会員資格のレストアをしても、その後オープニングページから全く変化なし。ずっと前からそのままで、改善もされない。正直な気持ち、詐欺にあったようです。

### 1/5 — Have a subscription I can’t even access

*2025-06-10, version 7.1.9*

Have a subscription but will not let me access it, useless

### 1/5 — Bad UI! Read This For Log In Help

*2025-05-07, version 7.1.9*

Off to a terrible start. The email I got upon subscribing said to download the app & then click the lock icon to log in using your email as both user ID & password.

This icon does not appear on the app or website. There is no apparent way to log in at all actually.

Finally was able to log in using a non-Safari browser, going to Maker.co (NOT .com) & choosing the “Sign up with Google” option & Google password.

Will update with feedback on the rest of my experience with the app.

### 5/5 — Make digital mag

*2024-12-11, version 7.1.3*

Gets me the top quality content immediately but oh I love the print version

### 1/5 — I’d give your app 0 if possible

*2024-09-24, version 7.1.3*

So I should have taken head to others reviews but was optimistic.  Also maybe under your help settings add where we can contact customer support…… just a thought

### 1/5 — Remains Horrible

*2024-05-26, version 7.1.3*

Just finished reading the most recent paper issue and decided to try and access my account and my issues purchased through I Tunes by reloading the app. Abruptly reminded of how bad the app is. Sad, really, for a tech savvy  publication .

### 5/5 — It’s good now!

*2023-12-30, version 7.1.2*

I didn’t have the app when these 1 star reviews were posted but I can say the experience for me is great. Easy to navigate and tons and tons of archived issues and articles. Love ‘Make’ and am so happy to have access to this app.

### 1/5 — Can’t login

*2023-03-02, version 7.0.16*

Very annoying to get invalid login on iPad but the same login works on android phone. Why pay extra for digital?

## Frequently asked questions about Make

### What is this app about?

This app provides a digital version of Make: magazine, a publication for DIY enthusiasts, hackers, and tinkerers. It features full project tutorials, skill builders, maker profiles, interviews, and inspiration across various disciplines like electronics, robotics, 3D fabrication, and woodworking.

### What kind of projects can I find?

You can find a wide range of project tutorials and skill builders covering electronics, robotics, 3D fabrication, and woodworking. The app also includes inspiration for your own builds and detailed photos and diagrams to guide you.

### How much does the app cost?

You can purchase single issues for $8.75 or a one-year subscription (four issues) for $25.00. These purchases are charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to be enjoyed on any smart device, offering a digital magazine format that you can take on the go. Specific device compatibility details are typically found in the app store listing.

### How do I manage my subscription?

Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase within your iTunes account. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time, but no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2.2 — 2026-06-03

Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest version of iOS.

### 7.1.9 — 2024-12-18

Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest version of iOS.

### 7.1.3 — 2024-04-25

Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest version of iOS.

### 7.1.2 — 2023-09-14

- New design to unify the desktop and mobile experience.

- All previously downloaded issues will need to be re-downloaded with this major update.

- New Menu: Allows quick access to all views in the app from top left toolbar Menu.

- Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest versions of iOS.

### 7.0.16 — 2022-04-06

- New design to unify the desktop and mobile experience.

- All previously downloaded issues will need to be re-downloaded with this major update.

- New Menu: Allows quick access to all views in the app from top left toolbar Menu.

- Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest versions of iOS.

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