Comparison

SnapToBuild vs Makely

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

Head to head
About

SnapToBuild

Transform any DIY photo into a detailed building plan, including materials, tools, and step-by-step instructions. Perfect for beginners and experienced DIYers looking for quick, actionable guides.

Highlights
  • Photo to build plan conversion
  • Material and tool lists
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Project saving and editing
  • Shopping list export
  • Difficulty rating
Features
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Turn any DIY photo into a ready-to-build plan. Materials, tools, steps, and a shopping list — in 90 seconds. Saw a shelf on Pinterest? A birdhouse at the park? A table at a cafe? Snap it. SnapToBuild tells you exactly what to buy, what tools you need, and how to build it — before you leave the house. WHAT YOU GET FROM A SINGLE PHOTO • Materials list with quantities • Tool checklist • Step-by-step instructions • Difficulty rating PERFECT FOR • Weekend DIYers tired of 45-minute YouTube tutorials • First-time woodworkers who don't know what to buy • Anyone who's ever stood in the hardware store feeling lost • Inspiration from Pinterest, Instagram, or real life SAVE YOUR PROJECTS Sign in with Apple or Google and every analysis lands in your personal library. Come back to any project anytime, edit the results, and export your shopping list when you're ready to build. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your projects stay in your library. No public feed, no community pressure, nothing is shared unless you choose to share it. FREE TO START Try your first 3 project analyses free. Upgrade to Premium any time for unlimited analyses, starting at €4.99/week. SUBSCRIPTIONS • Premium Weekly: €4.99 / week • Premium Monthly: €11.99 / month • Premium Yearly: €49.99 / year Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Service: https://snaptobuild.app/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://snaptobuild.app/en/privacy

About

Makely

Features
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Stop pausing, rewinding, and squinting at someone else's hands. Makely turns any DIY video, photo, or problem into a real, organized project — with the exact materials, tools, and step-by-step plan you need to build it. WHAT MAKELY DOES - Save any DIY video, in one tap. See a reel, short, or pin on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or Pinterest? Tap Share → Makely. Open the app and your project is extracted automatically. - Materials & steps, figured out for you. AI watches the video and pulls out every material, tool, measurement, and instruction — including exact brand names when they're visible on the label. - Any how-to article, decoded. Paste a link to a blog or DIY site and Makely lifts the materials, tools, and steps into a clean, editable project. - Snap a photo, get a plan. Point your camera at a piece of furniture, a room, or a finished project and Makely drafts the whole build. - Something broken? Fix It. Describe the problem or photograph it — a leaking pipe, a cracked tile, a broken hinge. Makely asks a couple of questions, diagnoses it, and turns the answer into a repair plan with a shopping list. It flags hazards and tells you when to call a licensed pro. - Stuck for ideas? Ask Makely. Describe what you want to build — "a floating walnut desk," "raised garden beds for a 4x8 plot" — and Makely drafts a full materials list and plan in seconds. - Smart shopping lists. Check off materials as you shop and see what you've already bought. - Find materials online. Tap any material or tool to search for it on Amazon. - Project Mode. Hands-free, step-by-step instructions with the actual video clip for each step — pause, replay, slow down, or go fullscreen while your hands are busy. - Stay organized, stay motivated. Build collections for the kitchen remodel, the garden upgrade, the bathroom refresh. Track what you own, what you need, and the rough cost. Earn badges as you finish projects. MAKELY PRO Makely is free to download — start with 3 free project extractions to try the magic. Makely Pro unlocks 100 Magic Links every month (up to 30 a day), longer video support, and all Pro features, starting with a 7-day free trial: - Makely Pro Monthly: $7.99 - Makely Pro Annual: $59.99 (save 37%) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions at any time in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. IMPORTANT Makely's plans are AI-generated. Always verify materials, measurements, and safety before you build. For gas, electrical, structural, or major water work, consult a licensed professional. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/makely/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/makely/terms-of-use Questions? renvapp@gmail.com

Screenshots

SnapToBuild4 screens
Makely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Makely at every 3 weeks against SnapToBuild's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. SnapToBuild sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Makely sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapToBuild ships an update every 6 weeks, Makely every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SnapToBuild versus Makely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapToBuildMakely
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB24 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOliver Strebel-MarkSaidmuhammad Brjanov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SnapToBuild

Subscriptions3
  • SnapToBuild Premium (Weekly)$3.997 Days
  • SnapToBuild Premium (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • SnapToBuild Premium (Annual)$44.991 Year
2 purchases

Makely

Subscriptions2
  • Makely Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Makely Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is SnapToBuild free?
SnapToBuild is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Makely free?
Makely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SnapToBuild or Makely have ads?
Neither SnapToBuild nor Makely shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnapToBuild or Makely?
SnapToBuild ships an update every 6 weeks, and Makely every 3 weeks. Most recently, SnapToBuild was updated on October 18, 2026 and Makely on October 7, 2026.

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