# Make vs DMFV

Make and DMFV are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Make sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and DMFV sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Make ships an update every 3 months, DMFV every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make | DMFV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 65.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 160 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) | [Wellhausen & Marquardt Medien](https://appshunter.io/developer/592162982) |

## 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 |


### DMFV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmfv/id665058965)

This app is the official publication of the German Model Flying Association, offering comprehensive information on model aircraft sports. It features test reports, event coverage, building and flying tips, and details on the association's activities. Additionally, it provides access to the "DMFV Wissen" book series.

**Highlights:** Model flying sports news, Test and technology reports, Event coverage, Building and flying tips, Association information, Access to "DMFV Wissen" books

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

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 12/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 02/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 05/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 08/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 09/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 04/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 06/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 07/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 10/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 11/2024 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 03/2026 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 07/2026 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 02/2026 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 06/2026 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 04/2026 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 08/2026 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 10/2026 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 12/2026 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 09/2026 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 11/2026 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 07/2025 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 01/2025 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 04/2025 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 02/2025 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 05/2025 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 10/2025 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 12/2025 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 11/2025 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 09/2025 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modellflieger Ausgabe 08/2025 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make free?

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

### Is DMFV free?

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

### Do Make or DMFV have ads?

Neither Make nor DMFV shows ads.

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

Make ships an update every 3 months, and DMFV every 6 months. Most recently, Make was updated on September 22, 2026 and DMFV on August 24, 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.*