HackMIT vs Kiln
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HackMIT
Access the latest event information and personalize your schedule for a major technology event. Stay informed about all activities and make the most of your experience.
- Customizable schedule
- Up-to-date event details
- Login functionality
- Personalized experience
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We're proud to announce HackMIT's official app! Login to customize your schedule and get the most up-to-date event details.
Kiln
Create custom mini-apps for tracking habits, journaling, or counting items simply by describing your needs in plain English. The app builds native, editable applications instantly, with your data stored locally.
- Build apps with natural language prompts
- Create custom trackers and journals
- Native SwiftUI components for speed
- Edit apps by asking for changes
- Start from templates or scratch
- Data stored locally on device
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Kiln — Build your own apps, just by asking. Kiln is a new kind of iPhone app: instead of downloading a separate app for every little thing you want to track, you describe what you need and Kiln builds it for you on the spot. "Track my pushups with a streak." "A gratitude journal that nudges me at 9pm." "Count how many coffees I drink this week and chart it." In seconds, you have a real, native mini-app — yours to use, edit, and reshape whenever your routine changes. Why people love Kiln • Describe it in plain English — no setup, no settings menus, no friction. • Native, fast, and gorgeous. Every mini-app is built from real SwiftUI components, not a website wrapped in an app. • Edit anything by asking. "Add a reminder at 8am." Done. • Start from a template or start from scratch. • Your data stays on your device. Stop hunting the App Store for the "perfect" habit tracker, counter, or journal. Just describe the one you want.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HackMIT at none against Kiln's 4. HackMIT also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and 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
Both are free to download. Kiln sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. HackMIT asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HackMIT against 5.0 for Kiln. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively.
| Parameter | HackMIT | Kiln |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | SARAH Meacham |
Customer experience
HackMIT
Kiln
In-app purchases
HackMIT
No in-app purchases
Kiln
- Kiln Silver$9.991 Month
- Kiln Gold$29.991 Month
- Kiln Silver (Yearly)$69.001 Year
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- Kiln Gold (Yearly)$199.001 Year
