# MakeSoil vs CampChronicles

The clearest difference is price: MakeSoil at Free against CampChronicles's $0.99. MakeSoil also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). CampChronicles's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

MakeSoil is free to download; CampChronicles costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MakeSoil against 5.0 for CampChronicles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively.

MakeSoil ships an update every 4 months, CampChronicles daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MakeSoil | CampChronicles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makesoil/id1613073059/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campchronicles/id6739608163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MakeSoil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613073061) | [Juli Morse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726256733) |

## What reviewers say

### MakeSoil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makesoil/id1613073059)

Connect with others to compost food scraps and create valuable soil. Find local composting sites or become a "Soil Maker" to receive scraps. Join a global movement to restore nutrients, capture carbon, and build community resilience.

**Highlights:** Find local composting sites, Become a Soil Maker, Receive food scraps, Global terraforming initiative, Carbon capture, Nutrient restoration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### CampChronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campchronicles/id6739608163)

Record your camping and hiking experiences with this journal app. Track favorite spots, progress on goals like camping nights or miles hiked, and achievements for Scouts. Ideal for both beginners and experienced outdoor enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Track camping spots, Record hiking adventures, Monitor progress on goals, Scout rank advancement tracking, Log camping nights, Log miles hiked

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MakeSoil free?

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

### Is CampChronicles free?

CampChronicles costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MakeSoil or CampChronicles?

CampChronicles is rated higher. MakeSoil averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while CampChronicles averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MakeSoil or CampChronicles have ads?

Neither MakeSoil nor CampChronicles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MakeSoil or CampChronicles?

MakeSoil ships an update every 4 months, and CampChronicles daily. Most recently, MakeSoil was updated on October 24, 2026 and CampChronicles on October 9, 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.*