# Make vs Potter's Log

The clearest difference is price: Make at Free against Potter's Log's $5.99. Make also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 26.1). Potter's Log's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 15 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Make is free to download; Potter's Log costs $5.99 up front. Make sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months. Potter's Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

Make ships an update every 15 months, Potter's Log every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make | Potter's Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[2.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-magazine/id752446884/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **25** | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 97 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Make Community, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479215280) | [Two Broke Brothers Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/522579407) |

## 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


### Potter's Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potters-log/id6754897498)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make free?

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

### Is Potter's Log free?

Potter's Log costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Make or Potter's Log have ads?

Neither Make nor Potter's Log shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Make or Potter's Log?

Make ships an update every 15 months, and Potter's Log every 4 days. Most recently, Make was updated on October 11, 2026 and Potter's Log on October 11, 2026.

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