Comparison

Make & Keep vs CoreA Essentia

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

Head to head
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/

About

CoreA Essentia

Features
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CoreA Essentia is a local essential-oil knowledge and formula workspace for aroma enthusiasts. WHAT IT IS An oil atlas (constituents, aroma notes, safety guidance), a lab with blending tools, scene Q&A, your recipes, and a reference library—everyday references in one place. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse the atlas with safety and dilution references • Scale and log formulas in the lab • Use scene Q&A for quick starting points • Save your recipes; optional soap and perfume lab tools LOCAL & SUBSCRIPTION Knowledge packs ship with the app. Personal recipes and notes stay on device, with optional iCloud sync. A local trial starts on first launch; subscription unlocks full modules (monthly/yearly). Family Sharing follows App Store settings. DISCLAIMER For learning and lifestyle reference only. Not medical diagnosis or treatment. Always verify safety information; consult a professional when needed. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://coreaessentia.com/en/privacy/

Screenshots

Make & Keep4 screens
CoreA Essentia4 screens

Verdict

The call

Make & Keep and CoreA Essentia are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Make & Keep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and CoreA Essentia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Make & Keep versus CoreA Essentia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMake & KeepCoreA Essentia
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarta Lopez Olias杰 陈

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Make & Keep

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

CoreA Essentia

Subscriptions2
  • CoreA Essentia Monthly$2.991 Month
  • CoreA Essentia Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Make & Keep free?
Make & Keep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoreA Essentia free?
CoreA Essentia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Make & Keep or CoreA Essentia have ads?
Neither Make & Keep nor CoreA Essentia shows ads.

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