# Make vs Secluso

The clearest difference is rating: Secluso at 5.0 against Make's 2.0. Secluso also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 15 months). Make's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Secluso holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Make has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Make ships an update every 15 months, Secluso every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make | Secluso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-magazine/id752446884/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secluso/id6756543429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 97 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Make Community, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479215280) | [John Kaczman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805909012) |

## 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


### Secluso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secluso/id6756543429)

This app provides a private home security camera system using Raspberry Pi or dedicated hardware. It offers end-to-end encrypted live viewing, alerts, and recordings directly to your iPhone, keeping your footage off the cloud.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted live view, alerts, and recordings, On-device AI for motion, person, pet, and vehicle detection, Support for DIY Raspberry Pi cameras, Self-hosted or hosted relay options, Open-source software, Guided setup and QR-based pairing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make free?

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

### Is Secluso free?

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

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

Secluso is rated higher. Make averages 2.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Secluso averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Make or Secluso have ads?

Neither Make nor Secluso shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Make or Secluso?

Make ships an update every 15 months, and Secluso every 10 days. Most recently, Make was updated on October 11, 2026 and Secluso on October 28, 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.*