DIY vs Jargon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Jargon
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Jargon is a fully offline reader for the Jargon File — the hacker culture dictionary that gave the word "hacker" its original meaning, decades before it came to mean "cracker." Compiled by Eric S. Raymond and Guy L. Steele and continued today as a community project, it's the closest thing hacking has to an etymology. Over 2,300 entries, all bundled in the app: * Browse alphabetically with a fast-scroll index * Instant search across terms and definitions, with your recent lookups kept handy * Tap any cross-referenced term to jump straight to it * Share or copy any definition * Favorite entries for quick access later * "Surprise me" with a random entry — or long-press the app icon for one Zero permissions. Zero network access, ever — the dictionary ships inside the app, favorites stay on your device, nothing is ever sent anywhere. No accounts, no ads, no analytics. Dictionary content is CC BY-SA 4.0 from the Jargon File community edition (github.com/agiacalone/jargonfile). App source is GPL-3.0.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jargon at none against DIY's 4. DIY's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. DIY sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Jargon asks for nothing beyond the download.
DIY ships an update every 3 weeks, Jargon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DIY | Jargon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | URSOR LIMITED | Mathew Brown |
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
Jargon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DIY
- 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
Jargon
No in-app purchases









