# Make vs LightMake

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LightMake at 100% against Make's 17%. LightMake also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Make's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). On price, 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. LightMake asks for nothing beyond the download.

LightMake 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Make's written reviews are positive against 100% of LightMake's.

Make ships an update every 15 months, LightMake every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make | LightMake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-magazine/id752446884/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmake/id6768214974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Make Community, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479215280) | [贵 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895409526) |

## 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


### LightMake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmake/id6768214974)

Manage your 3D printers remotely from your iPhone. Monitor print progress in real-time, control print jobs, and view live camera feeds. Easily set up new devices and secure your account with email or Google sign-in.

**Highlights:** Real-time print monitoring, Remote print job control, Live camera feed viewing, Filament consumption tracking, QR code device setup, Local network device discovery

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make free?

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

### Is LightMake free?

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

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

LightMake is rated higher. Make averages 2.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while LightMake averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Make or LightMake have ads?

Neither Make nor LightMake shows ads.

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

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