# LeafChat vs MakerLink

The clearest difference is chart position: MakerLink at #198 against LeafChat's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | LeafChat | MakerLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 35 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Veblen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781164852) | [Thi Phuong Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784552188) |

## What reviewers say

### LeafChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leafchat/id6781164849)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| basic monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| 930 credits | $16.99 | one-time |
| 1454 credits | $28.99 | one-time |
| 2239 credits | $39.99 | one-time |
| 3131 Credits | $52.99 | one-time |
| 4635 credits | $75.99 | one-time |
| 6632 credits | $98.99 | one-time |


### MakerLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makerlink/id6784552185)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly | $5.59 | per 7 days |
| SVIP Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| SVIP Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Member Inspiration Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Member Evolution Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Member Studio Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Member Workshop Pack | $68.99 | one-time |
| Member Creator Vault Pack | $89.99 | one-time |
| Member Ultimate Pack | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*