Make it yourself vs Athrigo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Make it yourself
Discover a vast collection of craft ideas and designs for creating decorations, furniture, and more. Transform old items into new creations with step-by-step instructions. Save your favorite projects, track your progress, and capture photos of your finished crafts.
- Extensive craft ideas and designs
- Step-by-step instructions
- Project saving and tracking (TODO/Done)
- Custom notes for projects
- Photo capture of creations
- Transforming old items into new
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Turn "I wish I had that" into "I made that!" Are you looking for a fun way to relax, save money, or create unique, personalized gifts? Whether you are a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, Make It Yourself is your ultimate companion for creative inspiration. Browse a vast, curated collection of DIY projects right from your phone. From home decor and upcycling to handmade accessories and thoughtful gifts, we provide everything you need to spark your imagination and bring your ideas to life. Why you'll love Make It Yourself: Step-by-Step Guidance: No guesswork! Follow clear, easy-to-understand instructions designed to help you succeed, regardless of your skill level. Endless Inspiration: Discover a wide variety of project categories. Whether you have 10 minutes or a whole weekend, find the perfect project to match your time and materials. Curated for You: Say goodbye to endless searching. We’ve organized the best DIY ideas into a clean, easy-to-browse format. Save Your Favorites: Build your own collection of projects you want to try later. Never lose track of the ideas that inspire you. Budget-Friendly Creativity: Learn how to repurpose items you already have at home and create beautiful things without spending a fortune. What you can create: Stunning DIY home decor to brighten up your space. Unique, handmade gifts that your friends and family will treasure. Simple, fun crafts for kids and adults alike. Creative upcycling projects that give new life to old items. Download Make It Yourself today and start your next creative adventure. Your masterpiece is just a tap away!
Athrigo
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Athrigo is the ultimate companion for antique lovers and thrift hunters. Find local hidden gems and plan your next weekend adventure with ease. BROWSE FOR FREE Start exploring immediately. You can browse the Shops tab and Map freely without an account to see shop names, types, and general locations right away. No sign-up is required to start your hunt. UNLOCK THE FULL EXPERIENCE WITH ATHRIGO PRO Upgrade to Athrigo Pro to unlock a professional toolkit for serious collectors. Pro members get access to detailed shop profiles including hours, addresses, phone numbers, and websites. You can also filter by Open Now, set interests to match your favorite finds, save favorite shops, and check in during visits to keep a personal record of your activity. Pro members also get exclusive access to Treasure Maps for planning multi-stop shopping routes and notifications for important shop updates. ORGANIZE YOUR TREASURE HUNT Whether you are hunting for vintage clothing, mid-century furniture, jewelry, or rare records, Athrigo keeps your search organized. Instead of jumping between maps, notes, and screenshots, Athrigo brings your local treasure hunt into one place. Discover new shops, remember your favorites, and plan your next outing with more confidence. FOR SHOP OWNERS Athrigo supports shop profiles, photos, and status updates so customers can see your most relevant information before they visit. If you love the thrill of the find and local hidden gems, Athrigo is built for the way you explore.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Make it yourself at none against Athrigo's 4. Athrigo's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. Athrigo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Make it yourself asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Make it yourself | Athrigo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (41 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Daniel Petrov | SYNTIMA, LLC |
Bugs and requests
Make it yourself
Reported bugs
15 issues- Ads pop up every second
- App freezes
- App freezes on startup
- App freezes on login
- Navigation arrows do not work
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- Buttons do not work
- Save or share buttons do not work
- App stalls
- App doesn't function
- App cannot be opened
- App locks up
- App takes forever to load
- App freezes every time tried
- App is glitchy
- App doesn't work sometimes
Requested features
19 requests- Add more instructions
- Add more ideas, especially for teenagers
- Add categories for easier browsing
- Improve image quality
- Add search functionality
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- Provide more detail on projects
- Allow users to add notes
- Improve navigation to be more user-friendly
- Add landscape mode
- Make text in instructions larger and readable
- Allow zooming in on pictures
- Fix the camera feature to allow saving photos
- Add settings and help sections
- Provide material lists for DIYs
- Make it easier to find the next project
- Allow users to create their own step-by-step instructions
- Add a dark mode option
- Improve the overall layout and design
- Add more DIY mini projects
Athrigo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Make it yourself
No in-app purchases
Athrigo
- Athrigo Hunters$2.991 Month
- Athrigo Hunters$24.991 Year
- Athrigo Shops$34.991 Month
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- Athrigo Shops1 Year trial$349.991 Year
Questions
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