# Make for iOS vs Raycast

The clearest difference is rating: Raycast at 4.5 against Make for iOS's 3.3. Raycast also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 31%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). Make for iOS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Raycast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Make for iOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Raycast holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Raycast has 242 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Make for iOS's written reviews are positive against 55% of Raycast's.

Make for iOS ships an update every 6 weeks, Raycast every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make for iOS | Raycast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-for-ios/id1177073656/reviews) | **[4.5 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raycast-ai-notes-and-more/id6503428327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **242** |
| Positive reviews | 30.9% of reviews | **54.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Celonis s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177073655) | [Raycast Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735916299) |

## What reviewers say

### Make for iOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-for-ios/id1177073656)

Automate workflows and sync data between your phone and hundreds of other apps. Trigger existing scenarios on the go with a tap or voice command.

**Highlights:** Sync phone data with other apps, Connect to hundreds of services, Trigger scenarios remotely, Start scenarios via push button, Voice command integration (Siri)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Raycast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raycast-ai-notes-and-more/id6503428327)

This app extends your desktop productivity to your mobile device. It offers AI chat, note-taking, quick links, code snippets, and seamless cloud synchronization. Keep your essential tools and ideas accessible anywhere.

**Highlights:** AI chat with multiple models, Capture and organize notes, Save and access Quicklinks, Store code snippets and templates, Seamless cloud sync across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Advanced AI | $19.99 | per month |
| Max Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| Pro | $96.00 | per year |
| Advanced AI | $191.99 | per year |
| Max Plan | $479.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Running circles around Spotlight and Siri
- 👍 Great start
- 👍 Amazing fast and effective!
- 👍 Finally!! Absolutely amazing
- 👍 Am I really this early?

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Useless w/o a Subscription
- 📁 iOS Limitations Stifle Raycast
- 🤖 Too Much AI
- 🤖 Not really Raycast as we know it
- 🤖 This Isn't Raycast

**Reported bugs**

- Sync feature should be free at least for Raycast notes

**Requested features**

- Attach documents via the UI when starting a conversation
- Sync between desktop and iOS chat history
- Create notes quickly from the Share Sheet
- Extensions support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make for iOS free?

Make for iOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Raycast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Make for iOS or Raycast?

Raycast is rated higher. Make for iOS averages 3.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Raycast averages 4.5 from 242 ratings.

### Do Make for iOS or Raycast have ads?

Neither Make for iOS nor Raycast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Make for iOS or Raycast?

Make for iOS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Raycast every 11 days. Most recently, Make for iOS was updated on July 23, 2026 and Raycast on September 21, 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.*