Comparison

MakerLog vs TimberTinker

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

TimberTinker

This AI-powered woodworking assistant helps users design, plan, and build projects with smart tools and expert guidance. It offers step-by-step plans, inspiration, and an AI chat assistant for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • AI Chat Assistant
  • Wood Measurement Converter
  • Cutting List Generator
  • Furniture Design Tool
  • 3D Woodworking Plans Visualizer
  • Project Inspiration
  • Step-by-Step Guides
Features
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Turn the furniture in your head into a build-ready plan. TimberTinker is a 3D woodworking designer made for the garage woodworker. Sketch the piece on your phone, and the shop math — cut list, sheet layout, cost — is done before you touch a saw. DESIGN IN 3D • Start from scratch, or from parametric templates: cabinets, bookshelves, tables, drawer boxes, and workbenches • Real lumber and sheet-good sizes, from 2x4s to 3/4" plywood • Tap any board to edit its exact size, position, and wood species • Walnut, maple, oak, cherry, and pine — each rendered in its own tone • Snap to grid, camera presets, a measure tool, and an exploded view that pulls the whole build apart KNOW EVERY JOINT • Assign joinery per part: dados, rabbets, mortise & tenon, pocket screws, dowels, and more • A step-by-step assembly sequence is generated with every plan GET THE NUMBERS • Cut list grouped by material, with grain direction and joint for every part • Automatic sheet nesting shows how to break down plywood with minimal waste • Cost estimated by the board foot and by the sheet • Work in inches, feet-and-inches, or millimeters TAKE IT TO THE SHOP • Export a clean PDF plan: dimensions, cut list, hardware, and build steps • Describe a piece in plain words and let the AI plan generator draft it • Available in English and Spanish Your first 3 projects are free. Go Premium for unlimited projects. Whether it's your first bookshelf or your tenth workbench: design it, price it, and build it right the first time. Privacy Policy: https://cognitoware.dev/woodworking/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://cognitoware.dev/woodworking/terms-of-service

Screenshots

MakerLog4 screens
TimberTinker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MakerLog at 57% against TimberTinker's 0%. TimberTinker's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (32 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and TimberTinker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimberTinker holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimberTinker has 32 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of MakerLog's written reviews are positive against 0% of TimberTinker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MakerLog ships an update every 5 weeks, TimberTinker monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MakerLog versus TimberTinker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakerLogTimberTinker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.8 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings232 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGruffydd JohnstonLuis Salcedo

Customer experience

MakerLog

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

TimberTinker

All ratings32 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative28.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MakerLog

Subscriptions2
  • Maker Log Pro$2.991 Month
  • Maker Log Pro$9.991 Year
2 purchases

TimberTinker

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$12.991 Month

Questions

Is MakerLog free?
MakerLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimberTinker free?
TimberTinker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MakerLog or TimberTinker?
TimberTinker is rated higher. MakerLog averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TimberTinker averages 3.8 from 32 ratings.
Do MakerLog or TimberTinker have ads?
Neither MakerLog nor TimberTinker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MakerLog or TimberTinker?
MakerLog ships an update every 5 weeks, and TimberTinker monthly. Most recently, MakerLog was updated on August 26, 2026 and TimberTinker on September 11, 2026.

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