Comparison

FlickType vs Maker Journal

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

Head to head
About

FlickType

This app offers a faster and more intuitive typing experience for your smartwatch. It utilizes a unique algorithm for word prediction and supports quick punctuation and easy editing with the digital crown. Enjoy fluid and fun typing with customizable options.

Highlights
  • Swipe typing
  • Smart auto-correct
  • Digital Crown editing
  • Fast punctuation
  • Customization options
  • Emoji support
Features
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The fastest Apple Watch keyboard, now better than ever. With powerful Auto-Correct, Swipe Typing, customization features, and more, FlickType will change the way you use your Apple Watch. SURPRISINGLY SMART. Don't slow down or try to be accurate. Just tap where it feels right and FlickType's unique algorithm will find the correct word from the pattern of your taps. FAST PUNCTUATION Double space to add a period. EASY EDITS Use the Digital Crown to change words, punctuation, or emoji. FAST, EASY & FUN. FlickType keyboard users type up to three times faster compared to the standard keyboard, Scribble, or even dictation after edits. Emoji, text shortcuts, and deep customization options make typing fluid and fun, just as it should be — even on your Apple Watch! NOTE: Currently only English is supported.

About

Maker Journal

Features
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Maker Journal is the ultimate companion for makers, crafters, hobbyists, and DIY enthusiasts who want to document their creative projects from start to finish. Whether you are building, crafting, woodworking, 3D printing, or creating something entirely unique, Maker Journal helps you capture every moment, track expenses, and learn from every project. COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT DOCUMENTATION Create detailed project profiles with cover photos and descriptions. Organize projects with custom techniques and tags. Track project status from planning to completion. Export beautiful PDF portfolios to share your work. VISUAL TIMELINE Document your progress with photos and updates. Mark entries as Progress, Milestones, Problems, or Solutions. View your timeline in list or grid mode. Add detailed notes to every entry. See your project evolve over time. SMART MATERIALS TRACKING Build a complete bill of materials for every project. Automatically search and extract prices from online sources. Track quantities, unit costs, and total expenses. Mark items as purchased or pending. Add part numbers and purchase URLs. See your total project cost at a glance. TIME TRACKING Use the built-in timer to track work sessions in real time. Manually add time entries for past work. Categorize time by different tasks and activities. View total hours invested in each project. Understand where your time goes. LESSONS LEARNED Document insights, tips, and discoveries. Categorize as Tips, Warnings, or Insights. Build your personal knowledge base. Learn from past projects and improve future ones. ATTACHMENTS AND DOCUMENTS Store PDFs, images, and reference materials. Keep instruction manuals with your projects. Add notes to each attachment. Quick Look preview for all file types. TECHNIQUES AND ORGANIZATION Create custom technique tags with colors and icons. Use presets like Woodworking, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting. Filter projects by technique. See statistics by category. STATISTICS AND INSIGHTS Track total projects completed. View time and money invested across all projects. See your most-used techniques. Understand your making patterns. PDF EXPORT Generate beautiful PDF reports of your projects. Include timeline photos, materials list, and lessons learned. Perfect for portfolios, documentation, or sharing. Professional layout ready to print or email. DESIGNED FOR MAKERS Intuitive interface designed specifically for creative projects. Works great on iPhone and iPad with optimized layouts. Dark mode support for late-night making sessions. All your data stays private on your device. No subscriptions, no accounts required. Whether you are a weekend hobbyist or a full-time maker, Maker Journal helps you remember what worked and what did not, stay on budget with expense tracking, build a portfolio of your creations, learn and improve with every project, and share your work with others. Perfect for woodworkers and carpenters, 3D printing enthusiasts, laser cutting and engraving, electronics and Arduino projects, crafting and DIY home improvement, metalworking and welding, sewing and textile arts, and any creative making endeavor. Start documenting your making journey today!

Screenshots

FlickType4 screens
Maker Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlickType at Free against Maker Journal's $1.99. FlickType also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Maker Journal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On ads 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

FlickType is free to download; Maker Journal costs $1.99 up front. FlickType sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Maker Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlickType ships an update every 8 days, Maker Journal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FlickType versus Maker Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlickTypeMaker Journal
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.0 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB10 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKpaw, LLCJames Armstrong

Bugs and requests

FlickType

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard not showing up in some apps
  • Inconsistent performance, app crashes
  • Issues with autocorrect/predictive text

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integration with more apps beyond iMessage
  • Customization options for keyboard size/layout
  • Ability to add words to dictionary
  • Easier access to numbers/symbols

Maker Journal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FlickType

One-time1
  • FlickType Premium2 variants$7.99
None

Maker Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlickType free?
FlickType is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maker Journal free?
Maker Journal costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlickType or Maker Journal have ads?
Neither FlickType nor Maker Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlickType or Maker Journal?
FlickType ships an update every 8 days, and Maker Journal every 3 days. Most recently, FlickType was updated on October 25, 2026 and Maker Journal on October 8, 2026.

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