# Creative Scrapbooker Magazine vs MakerLog

The clearest difference is rating: Creative Scrapbooker Magazine at 4.2 against MakerLog's 3.0. Creative Scrapbooker Magazine also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 57%) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). MakerLog's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Creative Scrapbooker Magazine sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MakerLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Creative Scrapbooker Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Creative Scrapbooker Magazine has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine's written reviews are positive against 57% of MakerLog's.

Creative Scrapbooker Magazine ships an update every 5 months, MakerLog monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Creative Scrapbooker Magazine | MakerLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creative-scrapbooker-magazine/id425130262/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makerlog-craft-journal/id6479205653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magazinecloner.com US LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/421104749) | [Gruffydd Johnston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651486785) |

## What reviewers say

### Creative Scrapbooker Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creative-scrapbooker-magazine/id425130262)

This app offers inspiration and techniques for paper crafting, including scrapbooking, card making, and mixed media. Each issue is designed to be a cherished resource, featuring contributions from talented writers and reader submissions worldwide.

**Highlights:** Scrapbooking projects, Card making ideas, Stamping techniques, Mixed media art, Inspirational content, Reader submissions

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| fall 2011 issue | $8.99 | one-time |
| Winter 2011-2012 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Canadian Scrapbooker Summer 2012 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Winter 2012-2013 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 2014 fall | $8.99 | one-time |
| 2014 summer | $8.99 | one-time |
| summer 2011 issue | $8.99 | one-time |
| Canadian Scrapbooker Summer 2016 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Canadian Scrapbooker Winter 2016 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Canadian Scrapbooker 2 back issue bundle | $15.99 | one-time |


### MakerLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makerlog-craft-journal/id6479205653)

This app helps makers track their creative projects step by step. Log your progress with photos and notes, manage income and expenses, and gain insights into your project profitability. It supports a wide range of crafts and syncs across devices.

**Highlights:** Project journaling with photos, Income and cost tracking, Profitability insights, iCloud sync, Search functionality, Dark mode and VoiceOver support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maker Log Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Maker Log Pro | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Creative Scrapbooker Magazine free?

Creative Scrapbooker Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MakerLog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Creative Scrapbooker Magazine or MakerLog?

Creative Scrapbooker Magazine is rated higher. Creative Scrapbooker Magazine averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while MakerLog averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Creative Scrapbooker Magazine or MakerLog have ads?

Neither Creative Scrapbooker Magazine nor MakerLog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Creative Scrapbooker Magazine or MakerLog?

Creative Scrapbooker Magazine ships an update every 5 months, and MakerLog monthly. Most recently, Creative Scrapbooker Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and MakerLog on November 4, 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.*