Comparison

LeafChat vs MakerLink

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

Head to head
About

LeafChat

Features
Read full description

LeafChat is the social network for plant lovers — discover, share, and grow together. Whether you are nurturing your first pothos or curating a balcony jungle, LeafChat connects you with a vibrant community of growers who understand your obsession. YOUR GREEN JOURNEY STARTS HERE • Share photos and updates of your plants with the community • Browse a personalized home feed organized by garden themes • Like, comment, and save posts from growers around the world • Tag plants in your posts and explore content by species • Follow other plant lovers and build your own following DISCOVER & LEARN • Explore the Plant Encyclopedia with care guides, light and water tips, and plant profiles • Identify plants from a photo using on-device AI (powered by Apple Intelligence on supported devices) • Search for plants, users, and posts in one place • Collect plants you love and track your personal collection CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY • Join themed garden spaces — from rescue stories to new growth and balcony inspiration • Send direct messages and voice notes to other growers • Get notified about likes, comments, follows, and new messages PERSONALIZED FOR YOU • Choose your favorite plants during onboarding for a tailored feed • Build your profile, showcase your collection, and earn a Plus member badge FREE TO JOIN Create a free account and start sharing. Free members can publish posts and identify plants each month. Upgrade anytime for higher limits or unlimited access. LEAFCHAT BASIC Get more monthly posts and a larger plant identification quota. Available as a weekly or monthly auto-renewable subscription. LEAFCHAT PLUS Unlock unlimited posts, unlimited AI plant identifications, saved posts, premium garden themes, and a Plus member badge on your profile. Available as a weekly or monthly auto-renewable subscription. IDENTIFICATION CREDITS Need extra identifications? Purchase credit packs anytime without a subscription. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is 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 subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/leafchat-terms-of-service/Terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/leafchatprivacypolicy/privacy-policy Plant identification results are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional botanical or horticultural advice.

About

MakerLink

Features
Read full description

MakerLink is a creative journal and maker community for people who build, bake, craft, repair, design, and learn by doing. Every work has a journey. MakerLink helps you capture the full story behind a real project — your idea, progress, problems, improvements, and finished result — all in one place. Create a work, add updates, save meaningful stages, publish when ready, and let ideas grow through forks and new directions. HOW MAKERLINK WORKS 1 Create a Work
Start with something real you want to make, repair, cook, build, design, or improve. Add inspiration, materials, tools, and your next step. 2 Add Updates
Log progress as you go. Record what changed, what failed, what you learned, what you’ll try next, photos, mood, and time spent. 3 Save Stages
Turn experiments, fixes, and improvements into clear milestones. Each stage represents a meaningful version of your work. 4 Publish When Ready
Share only the stage you choose. Your private drafts and unfinished updates stay private. 5 Fork & Evolve
Discover works from other makers. Fork a published stage and grow it into your own new direction without copying the creator’s private history. EXPLORE REAL MAKER WORKS Browse creative projects across baking, woodworking, pottery, leathercraft, DIY, art, and more. Like, save, comment, follow creators, and discover works that inspire your next build. EVOLUTION NETWORK See how ideas branch and grow across the community. Every fork creates a new path in the Evolution Network — from one recipe to new variations, from one handmade object to entirely new directions. YOUR CREATOR PROFILE Build a profile around your creative journey:
• Creator DNA — understand your creative style and categories
• Work dashboard — track progress from idea to completed work
• Achievements — celebrate milestones and creative activity
• Saved works — collect projects that inspire you BUILT FOR REAL MAKERS MakerLink is designed for hobbyists, crafters, DIY builders, home cooks, artists, and anyone who learns by doing. Document the messy middle — not just the final photo. PRIVACY FIRST Your private updates and unpublished stages are never shared. You control exactly what the community sees. OPTIONAL MEMBERSHIP MakerLink offers optional VIP and SVIP subscriptions for advanced creator tools, including detailed Creator DNA, Work Insights, custom covers, expanded archive, and advanced fork lineage views. Core creation features remain available for free. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/makerlinkprivacypolicy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/makerlinktermsofservice

Screenshots

LeafChat4 screens
MakerLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: MakerLink at #196 against LeafChat's unranked. 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. LeafChat sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and MakerLink sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.59 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LeafChat ships an update every 3 weeks, MakerLink fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 6 level
LeafChat versus MakerLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeafChatMakerLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Best chart rank—#196 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB11 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDaniel VeblenThi Phuong Do

In-app purchases

10 purchases

LeafChat

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Weekly$4.997 Days
  • basic monthly$9.991 Month
  • Plus Weekly$9.997 Days
Show 1 more
  • Plus Monthly$16.991 Month
One-time6
  • 930 credits$16.99
  • 1454 credits$28.99
  • 2239 credits$39.99
Show 3 more
  • 3131 Credits$52.99
  • 4635 credits$75.99
  • 6632 credits$98.99
10 purchases

MakerLink

Subscriptions4
  • VIP Weekly$5.597 Days
  • SVIP Weekly$9.997 Days
  • VIP Monthly$12.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • SVIP Monthly$18.991 Month
One-time6
  • Member Inspiration Pack$12.99
  • Member Evolution Pack$18.99
  • Member Studio Pack$39.99
Show 3 more
  • Member Workshop Pack$68.99
  • Member Creator Vault Pack$89.99
  • Member Ultimate Pack$119.99

Questions

Is LeafChat free?
LeafChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MakerLink free?
MakerLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LeafChat or MakerLink have ads?
Neither LeafChat nor MakerLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LeafChat or MakerLink?
LeafChat ships an update every 3 weeks, and MakerLink fortnightly. Most recently, LeafChat was updated on September 15, 2026 and MakerLink on September 23, 2026.

Other comparisons