Comparison

SnapToBuild vs Make & Keep

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

Make & Keep

Features
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Beautiful DIY ideas are easy to save and surprisingly hard to finish. Make & Keep changes that. Explore 250+ carefully curated craft projects, choose one that fits your day, and follow it from the first material to the final photo. From calm home décor and handmade gifts to upcycling, paper flowers, jewelry, candles, sewing, seasonal decorations, celebrations, and projects to enjoy with kids. KNOW BEFORE YOU START • See the estimated cost, active making time, waiting time, and difficulty • Check exact material quantities and required tools • Find practical substitutions, preparation tips, common mistakes, and safety notes • Search and filter by category, skill level, budget, or available time FOLLOW EVERY STEP • Clear photo instructions guide you from beginning to end • Check off materials and share your shopping list • Mark steps complete and return exactly where you left off • Set reminders for drying, resting, or waiting time • Keep the screen awake while you work MAKE IT YOURS • Get recommendations based on the creative worlds you love • Save ideas and choose a date to begin • Keep a private album with a photo and note for every finished creation • Share a beautiful completion card when you’re proud of the result • Sync project progress privately with iCloud when available Make & Keep is designed for beginners and experienced makers alike. There is no feed to keep up with and no pressure to create perfectly just beautiful, achievable projects and the satisfaction of finishing something with your own hands. Privacy Policy: https://agreeable-colt-fc2.notion.site/Make-Keep-Privacy-Policy-3afcc9917f9080c59ecaefb16cbbd646 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SnapToBuild4 screens
Make & Keep4 screens

Verdict

The call

SnapToBuild and Make & Keep are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Make & Keep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapToBuild ships an update every 6 weeks, Make & Keep every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SnapToBuild versus Make & Keep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapToBuildMake & Keep
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
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB150 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOliver Strebel-MarkMarta Lopez Olias

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

Make & Keep

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SnapToBuild free?
SnapToBuild is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Make & Keep free?
Make & Keep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SnapToBuild or Make & Keep have ads?
Neither SnapToBuild nor Make & Keep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnapToBuild or Make & Keep?
SnapToBuild ships an update every 6 weeks, and Make & Keep every 3 weeks. Most recently, SnapToBuild was updated on November 9, 2026 and Make & Keep on October 31, 2026.

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