# HackMIT vs Kiln

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HackMIT | Kiln |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hackmit/id1582182786/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiln-ai-app-builder/id6767986271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 61 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/353590322) | [SARAH Meacham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885049006) |

## What reviewers say

### HackMIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hackmit/id1582182786)

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.

**Highlights:** Customizable schedule, Up-to-date event details, Login functionality, Personalized experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kiln

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiln-ai-app-builder/id6767986271)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kiln Silver | $9.99 | per month |
| Kiln Gold | $29.99 | per month |
| Kiln Silver (Yearly) | $69.00 | per year |
| Kiln Gold (Yearly) | $199.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HackMIT free?

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

### Is Kiln free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HackMIT or Kiln?

HackMIT and Kiln are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do HackMIT or Kiln have ads?

Neither HackMIT nor Kiln shows ads.

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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.*