# Make vs Apfeltalk

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apfeltalk at none against Make's 16. Apfeltalk also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Make's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Make sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Apfeltalk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Make ships an update every 3 months, Apfeltalk every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make | Apfeltalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 24 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heise Medien GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/333214317) | [Apfeltalk Community](https://appshunter.io/developer/334392418) |

## 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 |


### Apfeltalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apfeltalk/id6743103507)

Access a large German-speaking Apple community with the latest news, blog posts, and live streams. Get help and tips in the forum, and log in easily with Face ID or Touch ID.

**Highlights:** Latest Apple news and blog posts, On-demand live stream replays, Comprehensive forum for help and tips, Face ID/Touch ID login, Apple account integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make free?

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

### Is Apfeltalk free?

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

### Do Make or Apfeltalk have ads?

Apfeltalk shows ads; Make does not.

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

Make ships an update every 3 months, and Apfeltalk every 4 weeks. Most recently, Make was updated on October 8, 2026 and Apfeltalk on October 19, 2026.

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