Comparison

MakerLog vs HandMade

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

Head to head
About

MakerLog

This app helps crafters and artisans document their creative process, track project finances, and gain insights into their work. It's designed for makers of all skill levels to enhance productivity and focus on their art.

Highlights
  • Project journaling
  • Financial tracking
  • In-depth analytics
  • Transaction history
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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-- Elevate Your Crafting Journey with Maker Log -- Maker Log is the ultimate craft journaling app for hobbyists and professionals. Seamlessly track projects, log progress, and monitor finances – all in one place. -- Designed for Every Maker -- Whether you're a pottery enthusiast, woodturning expert, sewing aficionado, or any other handmade creator, Maker Log is your companion. It harmonizes with your workflow, providing tools to boost productivity and keep you focused on your art. -- Enhance Your Experience -- • Project Journaling: Document your creative process for reference or sharing. • Financial Tracking: Add income and expenses for each ceramic, woodwork, or sewing project, giving you a clear overview. • In-depth Analytics: Use intuitive graphs to analyze transactions and gain insights. • Transaction History: Keep a detailed record of all financial transactions. With its intuitive interface, Maker Log is ideal for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Whether you're into carving, green woodworking, or any other handmade pursuit, focus on your passion while we handle the rest. From DIY enthusiasts to professional artisans, Maker Log is the perfect tool for anyone involved in crafting, maker culture, and creative pursuits. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HandMade

Features
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This app is created for people who do crafts of different sorts. Crafts such as crochet, knitting, sewing, working with metal, jewelry, clay, or other type of crafts… the app contains instruction videos for how to do different stitches, pictures for inspiration, and patterns to use to make different items. Also, the app contains a buy and sell function so any user of the app can sell things they have made or buy things other crafters have made.

Screenshots

MakerLog4 screens
HandMade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HandMade at none against MakerLog's 2. HandMade also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads and device support 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. MakerLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HandMade asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MakerLog ships an update every 5 weeks, HandMade every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MakerLog versus HandMade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakerLogHandMade
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGruffydd JohnstonPernilla Alagoz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MakerLog

Subscriptions2
  • Maker Log Pro$2.991 Month
  • Maker Log Pro$9.991 Year
None

HandMade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MakerLog free?
MakerLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HandMade free?
HandMade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MakerLog or HandMade have ads?
Neither MakerLog nor HandMade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MakerLog or HandMade?
MakerLog ships an update every 5 weeks, and HandMade every 5 days. Most recently, MakerLog was updated on August 26, 2026 and HandMade on September 18, 2026.

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