Comparison

Pipal vs Buno Maker

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

Head to head
About

Pipal

A simple and convenient counter app that allows independent saving of each count, with support for text notes and sub-counters. Offers various feedback options, goal setting, and data export capabilities.

Highlights
  • Independent count saving
  • Sub-counter support
  • Text notes for counts
  • Goal setting (total/daily)
  • Data export (PDF/Excel)
  • Offline functionality
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Pipal 是一款简单实用的高级计数器。 - SwiftUI 原生 App - iCloud 存储数据 - 子计数器 - 归档与恢复 - 热力图统计 - 数据导出 - 时间段标签 - 数据分析 - 时间线 - 隐身计数器 - 自动计时 Pipal 包含: - 订阅产品:订阅成功到期自动续订,需要退订请在到期前24小时以上操作。 隐私策略:https://shu.dev/legal/privacy/ 服务政策:https://shu.dev/legal/terms/ 技术支持: 网站:https://pipal.shu.dev 电子邮件:hi@shu.dev

About

Buno Maker

Create native iOS applications directly on your iPhone without any coding. Design interfaces with over 70 SwiftUI components and build logic visually with over 100 actions. Run your apps instantly with native performance and sync projects across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Visual UI Builder with 70+ SwiftUI components
  • Visual Programming with 100+ built-in actions
  • Instant Run with native SwiftUI performance
  • iCloud Sync across iPhone and iPad
  • On-device processing for data privacy
  • Design with 248+ visual modifiers
Features
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Buno — Build SwiftUI Apps. No Code. On iPhone. Create real, native iOS applications entirely on your iPhone. No Mac, no Xcode, no coding — just build. ## Visual UI Builder Design with 70+ native SwiftUI components: layouts (VStack, HStack, Grid, ScrollView, Form, List), inputs (Slider, Picker, ColorPicker, DatePicker, Toggle), media (Video Player, Audio Player, WebView, QR Code, Charts), navigation (NavigationStack, TabView, Sheets, Menus), data (FilePicker, PhotosPicker, SQLite), and logic blocks (ForEach, If). Polish every detail with 248+ modifiers — fonts, shadows, animations, gestures, sheets, toolbars, haptics — all configured visually. ## Visual Programming — Real Logic Build real program logic by connecting outputs to inputs visually. 100+ built-in actions: HTTP requests, WebSocket, SQLite database, audio playback, biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID), file system, clipboard, calendar, SMS, email, JSON, regex, Base64, cryptography, timers, conditional branching, and loops. No syntax, no errors — just wire it up. ## Instant Run, Native Performance Tap Run and your app launches immediately — zero compilation. Buno interprets your component tree directly with 60fps native SwiftUI performance. ## iCloud Sync, Every Device Your projects sync seamlessly across all devices via iCloud. Start on iPhone, continue on iPad. ## For Learners, Prototypers, and Makers Understand programming concepts visually. Validate app ideas in minutes. Build real tools you use every day. All processing is on-device. Your data stays private. Email: hi@shu.dev

Screenshots

Pipal4 screens
Buno Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Buno Maker at 5.0 against Pipal's 4.6. Pipal's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pipal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Buno Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buno Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pipal has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pipal ships an update every 11 days, Buno Maker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pipal versus Buno Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipalBuno Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShumin YuShumin Yu

Customer experience

Pipal

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Buno Maker

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pipal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time Purchase$39.99
5 purchases

Buno Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • DB SQLite$2.99
  • Lifetime$9.99
  • App Base$49.99

Questions

Is Pipal free?
Pipal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buno Maker free?
Buno Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pipal or Buno Maker?
Buno Maker is rated higher. Pipal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Buno Maker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pipal or Buno Maker have ads?
Neither Pipal nor Buno Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pipal or Buno Maker?
Pipal ships an update every 11 days, and Buno Maker every 9 days. Most recently, Pipal was updated on September 24, 2026 and Buno Maker on September 6, 2026.

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