# Make vs Radio

The clearest difference is rating: Radio at 3.5 against Make's 2.0. Radio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (43% vs 17%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Make sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months. Radio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Radio holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Make's written reviews are positive against 43% of Radio's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make | Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-magazine/id752446884/reviews) | **[3.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-ct/id6444934834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 97 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Make Community, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479215280) | [Shenzhen Dispo Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657997329) |

## What reviewers say

### Make

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-magazine/id752446884)

Access a digital version of a popular magazine for DIY enthusiasts, hackers, and tinkerers. Explore full project tutorials, skill builders, maker profiles, and inspiration for electronics, 3D fabrication, woodworking, and more.

**Highlights:** Full project tutorials, Skill builders, Maker profiles and interviews, Detailed photos and diagrams, Project inspiration, Electronics, robots, 3D fabrication, woodworking

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Make: Subscriptions_300_90 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Make: Subscriptions | $25.99 | per year |
| Make: Ultimate Kit Guide | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Make: 36 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Make: 37 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Make 38 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Make 42: 3D Evolution | $7.99 | one-time |
| Make 44: Drone Racing | $7.99 | one-time |
| Make 49: Super Cheap Computers | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 High-quality magazine content
- 🎨 Good visual design and layout
- 🔗 Interactive features with in-app links
- 📱 Works well when functioning properly
- 🎬 Animations and video integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Extremely slow loading times
- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication failures
- 📥 Subscription access not recognized
- 💾 Unable to download or access purchased content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Login credentials not accepted despite working on website
- Subscription not recognized after purchase
- Issues fail to download or only show preview pages
- App hangs during verification process

**Requested features**

- Integration with native iOS Newsstand app
- PDF download option from website
- Restore Purchases button in app
- Help and contact support within app
- Better navigation between issues


### Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-ct/id6444934834)

This application is exclusively for use with hardware developed by Shenzhen Dispo Technology Co., Ltd. All software ownership belongs to Shenzhen Dispo Technology Co., Ltd. Commercial use requires explicit permission.

**Highlights:** Hardware integration, Exclusive device compatibility, Commercial use licensing, Proprietary software

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make free?

Make is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Radio free?

Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Make or Radio?

Radio is rated higher. Make averages 2.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Radio averages 3.5 from 14 ratings.

### Do Make or Radio have ads?

Neither Make nor Radio shows ads.

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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.*