Comparison

DIY vs Craftopia

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

Head to head
About

DIY

This app offers a safe and fun learning platform for kids aged 7-15 to explore over 150 interests, from art and coding to STEM and crafts. Users can watch video lessons, complete projects, earn badges, and connect with others in a moderated, kid-safe environment.

Highlights
  • 150+ interests to explore
  • Video lessons and hands-on projects
  • Skill tracking and badge earning
  • Kid-safe social platform
  • 24/7 human moderation
  • Parent dashboard for monitoring
Features
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Find & Master Your Passion! At DIY, we believe every kid is naturally creative. Our mission is to give kids ages 7–15 a safe, fun learning platform to build, create, and grow with others around the world. Explore 150+ Interests: From Art & Coding to Anime & STEM DIY is the #1 creative community for kids, where they can explore their passions across 150+ topics including: - Art & Drawing: Draw anime, cartoons and more! - Coding & Game Design: Beginner friendly lessons including Minecraft & Roblox - Music & Instruments: Learn guitar, ukulele, piano and singing - Craft: Origami, Slime, Rockets, you name it we teach it! - Filmmaking, Animation & Photography: Tell stories through these artforms - Life Skills & World Culture - We have a huge range of lessons and activities. Kids can watch thousands of DIY video lessons, take part in hands-on projects, and earn badges as they learn new skills and track their progress. Safe Learning for Kids DIY is a kid-safe social platform built for independent use. Kids can post creations, comment, and collaborate with others in a safe, inclusive environment. Powerful Safety Features - 24/7 Human Moderation: Real humans review every post and comment. - AI-Powered Filters: Blocks inappropriate language, content, and bullying. - Parent Dashboard: Parents can monitor activity and privacy settings. - Email Alerts: - Get notified when your child posts. - COPPA: Compliant & Ad-Free. If you're between ages 7 and 15, all you need to do is download the app, create an account, and start making, learning, and sharing your creativity! Turn screen time into skill time — learn, create & connect on DIY, the world's largest creative platform for kids! Join the DIY Community Today! Terms of Service: diy.org/tos Privacy Policy: diy.org/privacy

About

Craftopia

This app inspires creativity by suggesting crafts based on materials you already have at home. It offers over 108 step-by-step projects, including unique slime recipes, with clear instructions and age recommendations. The app features a smart materials tracker and a daily changing theme to keep users engaged.

Highlights
  • Craft suggestions based on available materials
  • Over 108 step-by-step craft projects
  • Unique slime recipes with ingredient alternatives
  • Smart materials tracker
  • Daily color themes
  • Save favorite crafts
Features
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Crafty is the ultimate arts and crafts companion for kids and families. Whether you have a box of crayons, a pile of recycled cardboard, or a bottle of shampoo at home, Crafty helps you turn whatever you have into something amazing. What can you make today? Simply tell Crafty what materials you have at home, and it instantly shows you every craft you can make right now — no shopping required. From paper butterflies and origami boats to fluffy slime and nature collages, there is always something fun to create. 108+ Crafts & Recipes Crafty includes over 108 step-by-step craft projects across six categories: Paper, Recycled, Nature, Fabric, Slime, and more. Every project includes a full materials list, clear instructions, difficulty level, time estimate, and recommended age range — so you can find the perfect craft for any skill level or afternoon. Make Slime Your Way Crafty's dedicated Slime section features 8 unique slime recipes designed for every household. No glue? No problem. Try the No-Glue Shampoo Slime, Oobleck, or Laundry Detergent Slime using ingredients you already have. Each recipe lists every ingredient you need and offers alternatives so you are never stuck. Smart Materials Tracker Tap any material on a craft page to instantly add it to your personal materials list. Forgot to add something before you started? Just tap the X next to any missing ingredient to add it on the spot — it turns green and the missing items banner updates in real time. Daily Rainbow Theme Crafty greets you with a fresh color theme every day of the week — from Ruby Red on Sundays to Violet on Saturdays — making every visit feel new and exciting. Explore & Save Your Favourites Browse crafts by type, save your favourites with a single tap, and revisit recently viewed projects right from the Home screen. The Explore tab makes it easy to discover new ideas filtered by category. Designed for Kids, Trusted by Parents Crafty is designed with children in mind — large text, colorful visuals, simple navigation, and age-appropriate content throughout. No ads, no in-app purchases, no distractions. Just creativity. Get started for free. All you need is imagination.

Screenshots

DIY4 screens
Craftopia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Craftopia at 4.0 against DIY's 3.3. Craftopia also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). DIY's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. DIY sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Craftopia asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Craftopia holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DIY has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DIY ships an update every 3 weeks, Craftopia every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DIY versus Craftopia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIYCraftopia
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (29 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperURSOR LIMITEDJR Learning Plus LLC

Bugs and requests

DIY

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Difficulty signing in and accessing account
  • Slow loading times and performance issues
  • Incompatibility with certain devices
  • Unexpected app crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more free content and features
  • Improve search and discovery functionality
  • Provide better moderation and safety measures
  • Offer more age-appropriate content
  • Enhance social features and community engagement

Craftopia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DIY

Subscriptions4
  • DIY Subscription$12.991 Month
  • DIY Subscription7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • DIY Subscription$79.991 Year
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  • DIY Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

Craftopia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DIY free?
DIY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Craftopia free?
Craftopia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DIY or Craftopia?
Craftopia is rated higher. DIY averages 3.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Craftopia averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DIY or Craftopia have ads?
Neither DIY nor Craftopia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DIY or Craftopia?
DIY ships an update every 3 weeks, and Craftopia every 2 days. Most recently, DIY was updated on November 6, 2026 and Craftopia on November 9, 2026.

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