# Make vs Finanztest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Make at 65% against Finanztest's 25%. Make also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Make sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Finanztest sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Make ships an update every 3 months, Finanztest every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make | Finanztest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-magazin/id521645889/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heise Medien GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/333214317) | [Stiftung Warentest](https://appshunter.io/developer/426943455) |

## What reviewers say

### Make

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-magazin/id521645889)

Access a digital version of a popular maker magazine, featuring step-by-step guides, project ideas, and product reviews. Enjoy both original print layouts and an optimized HTML reading mode. Sync your purchased issues across devices using your Heise account.

**Highlights:** Original print layout and HTML reading modes, Step-by-step project instructions, Product reviews and tests, Hackerspace and Fablab features, Cross-device synchronization of purchased issues, Free sample issue

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| c’t Hacks 2/2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| c’t Hacks 3/2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| c't Hacks 1/2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| c't Hacks 3/2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| c't Hacks 1/2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| c't Hacks 2/2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Make 3/2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| MAKE: Sonderheft 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Make 5/2018 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Make 1/2021 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Make 2/2024 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Make 2/2025 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Make 7/2024 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Make 6/2024 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Make 5/2024 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Make 4/2024 | $11.99 | one-time |


### Finanztest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finanztest/id582941027)

Access comprehensive consumer advice and legal information through digital editions of a trusted magazine. Offers tests and tips on insurance, investments, taxes, and law, with a service section comparing stocks and funds.

**Highlights:** Digital reading mode with adjustable text size, Dark mode for eye comfort, Text-to-speech function for articles, Text-based table of contents, Comparison of stocks and investment funds, Purchase individual issues or subscribe

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abo | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Abo | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Abo | $59.99 | per year |
| Ausgabe 12/2017 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 04/2018 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 06/2020 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 04/21 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 05/23 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 03/24 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 04/24 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 06/2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 07/2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 03/2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 04/2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 12/2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 01/2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 02/2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 04/2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 01/2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 02/2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 03/2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 11/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 12/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 10/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 05/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 08/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 07/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 09/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make free?

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

### Is Finanztest free?

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

### Do Make or Finanztest have ads?

Neither Make nor Finanztest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Make or Finanztest?

Make ships an update every 3 months, and Finanztest every 19 months. Most recently, Make was updated on October 8, 2026 and Finanztest on October 10, 2026.

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