Comparison

PieceWork Magazine vs Make

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PieceWork Magazine

Explore the personal stories and handwork of traditional makers worldwide. Each issue features in-depth how-to techniques and step-by-step projects for knitters, embroiderers, lacemakers, crocheters, and quilters.

Highlights
  • Traditional maker stories
  • In-depth how-to techniques
  • Step-by-step projects
  • Full-color photographs
  • Well-researched articles
  • Focus on needlework traditions
Features
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PieceWork magazine explores the personal stories and handwork of traditional makers from around the world, and investigates how specific objects were crafted and the stories behind them. Each issue includes beautiful full-color photographs, well-researched articles, and a wide range of in-depth how-to techniques and step-by-step projects, making needlework traditions come alive for today’s knitters, embroiderers, lacemakers, crocheters, and quilters. By downloading PieceWork Magazine, you can either purchase single issues OR subscribe to the below offer(s): • Single issue: US$6.99 • 1 year subscription (4 issues per year): US$29.99, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://longthreadmedia.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://longthreadmedia.com/terms-of-use/

About

Make

Access a digital version of a popular magazine for DIY enthusiasts, hackers, and tinkerers. Explore full project tutorials, skill builders, maker profiles, and inspiration for electronics, 3D fabrication, woodworking, and more.

Highlights
  • Full project tutorials
  • Skill builders
  • Maker profiles and interviews
  • Detailed photos and diagrams
  • Project inspiration
  • Electronics, robots, 3D fabrication, woodworking
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Make: is the premiere magazine for makers who are DIY enthusiasts, hackers, and tinkerers. The Make: app is the digital magazine format of Make: magazine that you can take on the go, and enjoy on any smart device. It has everything you’ll find in the magazine’s pages and more. In each digital issue you’ll find: • Full project tutorials and skill builders, ranging from electronics and robots to 3D fabrication and woodworking • Maker profiles and interviews • Detailed photos and diagrams to help your builds • Project inspiration • And more! Make: magazine is published by Make: Community, a growing, global association of makers who are shaping the future of education and democratizing innovation. Through Make: magazine, 200+ annual Maker Faires, Make: books, and more, editors share the know-how of makers and promote the practice of making in schools, libraries, homes, and businesses. Subscriptions will auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current subscription ends. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. You can turn off the auto-renewal any time within your iTunes account settings. Make: magazine is available under the following terms: A single issue for $8.75 (non-subscription). One-year subscription (four issues) for $25.00, automatically renewed until canceled. Payment for all purchases will be charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of your purchase. Your digital subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period for the digital subscription price, which is $25.00 per year or $8.75 quarterly. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://make.co/terms-and-privacy-policy/#privacy-policy Support: http://makezine.com/ipadhelp/

Screenshots

PieceWork Magazine4 screens
Make4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PieceWork Magazine at 4.5 against Make's 2.0. PieceWork Magazine also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 15 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PieceWork Magazine sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Make sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PieceWork Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of PieceWork Magazine's written reviews are positive against 17% of Make's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PieceWork Magazine ships an update every 7 months, Make every 15 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PieceWork Magazine versus Make: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPieceWork MagazineMake
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (69 ratings) — better2.0 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews — better16.8% of reviews
Number of ratings69 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB97 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLong Thread Media LLCMake Community, LLC

Customer experience

PieceWork Magazine

All ratings69 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative68.8%

Make

All ratings22 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive16.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative77.9%

Bugs and requests

PieceWork Magazine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Make

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes on launch or during use
  • Login credentials not accepted despite working on website
  • Subscription not recognized after purchase
  • Issues fail to download or only show preview pages
  • App hangs during verification process
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  • Purchased content disappears from library
  • Login field clips last digit of account number
  • App incompatible with iOS updates
  • Restore Purchases function missing or non-functional
  • Latest issues not appearing in app despite availability online
  • Pages fail to load with infinite download loops
  • Authentication failures on specific devices
  • App won't recognize iTunes purchases
  • Subscription renewal not processed despite Apple charging account

Requested features

10 requests
  • Integration with native iOS Newsstand app
  • PDF download option from website
  • Restore Purchases button in app
  • Help and contact support within app
  • Better navigation between issues
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  • Offline reading without required downloads
  • Unsubscribe option in app
  • Better iPad Pro optimization
  • Password reset functionality
  • Account number display on app or subscription materials

In-app purchases

11 purchases

PieceWork Magazine

Subscriptions2
  • Piecework Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Subscription 1 year$34.991 Year
One-time9
  • Piecework May-June 2012$6.99
  • PieceWork July/August 2012$6.99
  • PieceWork September/October 2012$6.99
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  • PieceWork November/December 2012$6.99
  • PieceWork January/February 2013$6.99
  • PieceWork - March/April 2013$6.99
  • PieceWork May/June 2013$6.99
  • January/February 2014$6.99
  • PieceWork Magazine May/June 2014$6.99
10 purchases

Make

Subscriptions2
  • Make: Subscriptions_300_90$7.993 Months
  • Make: Subscriptions$25.991 Year
One-time8
  • Make: Ultimate Kit Guide$5.99
  • Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing 2014$6.99
  • Make: 36$7.99
Show 5 more
  • Make: 37$7.99
  • Make 38$7.99
  • Make 42: 3D Evolution$7.99
  • Make 44: Drone Racing$7.99
  • Make 49: Super Cheap Computers$7.99

Questions

Is PieceWork Magazine free?
PieceWork Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Make free?
Make is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PieceWork Magazine or Make?
PieceWork Magazine is rated higher. PieceWork Magazine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Make averages 2.0 from 25 ratings.
Do PieceWork Magazine or Make have ads?
Neither PieceWork Magazine nor Make shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PieceWork Magazine or Make?
PieceWork Magazine ships an update every 7 months, and Make every 15 months. Most recently, PieceWork Magazine was updated on September 23, 2026 and Make on September 23, 2026.

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