# authentic.app vs Make

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: authentic.app at none against Make's 4. authentic.app also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Make's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Make sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. authentic.app asks for nothing beyond the download.

authentic.app holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Make has 198 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

authentic.app ships an update every 2 months, Make every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | authentic.app | Make |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticapp/id1506720197/reviews)** | [4.7 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-list/id6446176908/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **198** |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Authentic Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459077147) | [Garbek Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676458957) |

## What reviewers say

### authentic.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticapp/id1506720197)

Verify product authenticity by scanning a unique code. Instantly determine if an item is an original or a counterfeit and access additional product details. Stay updated on product information through notifications.

**Highlights:** Scan authentic.codes, Verify product originality, Detect counterfeit items, View product information, Receive product updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Make

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-list/id6446176908)

Create and manage an unlimited number of lists, notes, and reminders. Share lists with others, sort items, and utilize voice-to-text functionality. Enjoy offline access and customizable themes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited lists and notes, Voice to text input, List sharing, Reminders, Offline mode, Customizable themes and fonts, Widget (in-app purchase)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shared groups | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all for life | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is authentic.app free?

authentic.app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Make free?

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

### Which has better reviews, authentic.app or Make?

authentic.app is rated higher. authentic.app averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Make averages 4.7 from 198 ratings.

### Do authentic.app or Make have ads?

Make shows ads; authentic.app does not.

### Which is updated more often, authentic.app or Make?

authentic.app ships an update every 2 months, and Make every 4 months. Most recently, authentic.app was updated on August 21, 2026 and Make on September 28, 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.*