# Mac + MacBook User vs Make It Today

The clearest difference is rating: Mac + MacBook User at 4.0 against Make It Today's 3.0. Mac + MacBook User also leads on update cadence (every 25 months vs every 63 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Make It Today's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mac + MacBook User sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Make It Today sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mac + MacBook User holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mac + MacBook User has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mac + MacBook User ships an update every 25 months, Make It Today every 63 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mac + MacBook User | Make It Today |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-plus-macbook-user/id1333566817/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-it-today/id1358289120/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 25 months** | Every 63 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Papercut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120017500) | [Artichoke Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774217521) |

## What reviewers say

### Mac + MacBook User

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-plus-macbook-user/id1333566817)

Access expert guides and step-by-step tutorials for your Mac and macOS. Master your device or solve common issues with illustrated content from leading tech publishers. Carry your tech support in your pocket.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step guides and tutorials, In-depth articles on MacOS, Illustrated content, Pocket-sized tech support, Master MacBook Air and iMac Pro, Cross-platform purchase browsing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mac + MacBook User | $9.99 | per year |
| Jun/Jul 2019 (id:471378) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Winter 2023 (pp:994943) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Winter 2022 (id:704066) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Mac Guide (id:806477) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mac Beginners G... (id:806478) | $7.99 | one-time |
| MacBook GuideBook (id:806479) | $7.99 | one-time |
| macOS Mojave Ma... (id:806298) | $7.99 | one-time |
| macOS Catalina ... (id:806125) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mac Complete Guide (id:805981) | $7.99 | one-time |
| macOS Big Sur M... (id:805898) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mac Beginners G... (id:805761) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mac & macOS So... (pp:1028634) | $7.99 | one-time |
| MacBook Manual... (pp:1001003) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Complete Mac Ma... (id:809290) | $9.99 | one-time |
| MacOS Sierra (id:809258) | $9.99 | one-time |


### Make It Today

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-it-today/id1358289120)

Discover exclusive crochet patterns, expert advice, and community stories. This digital magazine offers inspiration for all skill levels, from toys to home decor. Get step-by-step guides and bonus online downloads.

**Highlights:** Exclusive crochet patterns, Step-by-step instructions, Designer tips and inspiration, Reader stories and trends, Bonus online pattern downloads, Creative community features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No.36 (pp:542998) | $4.99 | one-time |
| No.34 (pp:543000) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oct-20 (pp:665307) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jul-20 (pp:665315) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jun-20 (pp:665319) | $4.99 | one-time |
| May-20 (pp:665323) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apr-20 (pp:665327) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jan-20 (pp:665335) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sep-20 (pp:665311) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mar-20 (pp:665331) | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mac + MacBook User free?

Mac + MacBook User is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Make It Today free?

Make It Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mac + MacBook User or Make It Today?

Mac + MacBook User is rated higher. Mac + MacBook User averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Make It Today averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mac + MacBook User or Make It Today have ads?

Neither Mac + MacBook User nor Make It Today shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mac + MacBook User or Make It Today?

Mac + MacBook User ships an update every 25 months, and Make It Today every 63 months. Most recently, Mac + MacBook User was updated on September 21, 2026 and Make It Today on September 10, 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.*