Comparison

MaintainX vs DIY Garage

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

Head to head
About

MaintainX

This app provides a comprehensive solution for maintenance management and work order tracking, designed for field technicians and managers. It simplifies task assignment, asset information access via QR codes, and safety inspections, while also offering inventory management capabilities.

Highlights
  • Work order creation, assignment, and tracking
  • Mobile work order completion with photos and voice notes
  • Offline mode for technicians
  • QR code asset scanning for instant information
  • Streamlined safety inspections
  • Inventory and asset management
  • ERP system integration
Features
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Intelligent maintenance and asset management that increases equipment uptime, reduces maintenance and parts costs, and improves frontline productivity. Used by 15,000+ customers and downloaded over 1 million times, MaintainX is built for the people who keep physical operations running: maintenance managers, technicians, and operators across asset-intensive industries. What you get with MaintainX: - One platform for maintenance, repair, and operations. Manage work orders, assets, parts, and purchase orders in one place, with real-time insights that flag problems before they cause or extend downtime. - A mobile app for the field. Schedule and track work from anywhere. Scan a QR code to get an asset’s maintenance history, open work orders, and safety protocols. Let technicians take photos, record voice notes, and keep working even offline. - Streamlined checklists and safety inspections. Every inspection is time-stamped and logged automatically. Step-by-step procedures make sure work is completed the same way, every time. - Spare parts management and mobile purchase orders. View parts inventory across every site, get low stock alerts, and send purchase orders out with just a few taps. - Less admin, more wrench time. MaintainX AI turns your manuals, past work orders, and photos into searchable data. Technicians get real-time troubleshooting help, procedure guidance, and voice-based reporting on work orders. Companies using MaintainX as their CMMS have found: 32% reduction in unplanned downtime 49% improvement in on-time inspections 34% reduction in parts inventory costs Paper forms, excel sheets, and clunky software cost you time and money that you don't have. Try MaintainX for free today.

About

DIY Garage

Manage your vehicle's maintenance and repairs with this comprehensive app. Track service history, set reminders, and get AI-powered diagnostic help. Organize all your car's information in one place.

Highlights
  • Track multiple vehicles
  • Log maintenance and repairs
  • Store vehicle specifications
  • Set service reminders
  • AI-powered diagnostics (CRANK)
  • In-app support forum (INFOCHAT)
Features
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DIY Garage — Your Personal Vehicle Maintenance Companion Take control of your vehicle maintenance with DIY Garage, the all-in-one app built for DIY car owners who want to track, manage, and understand their vehicles with confidence. No Ads. Clean. Focused. Built for DIY Car Enthusiasts. DIY Garage is designed to give you clarity, control, and confidence—without distractions. Just the tools you need to take care of your vehicle the right way. Meet CRANK — Your AI Mechanic Built directly into the app, CRANK helps you diagnose issues, understand trouble codes, and guide your repairs with clear, practical insights. Whether you're troubleshooting a problem or planning your next service, CRANK is there every step of the way. Track Everything About Your Vehicle Manage multiple vehicles in one place Log maintenance and repairs with mileage and dates Store key specs like oil type, filters, tire sizes, and more Keep a complete service history Stay Ahead of Maintenance Set reminders for upcoming services Track mileage-based intervals Never miss important maintenance again Smarter Conversations Chat with CRANK for help with diagnostics and repairs Navigate conversations easily with smooth, intuitive controls Start Simple. Unlock More. Get started with essential tracking features, and expand your garage as your needs grow. Take Control Take the guesswork out of car maintenance and keep your garage organized with DIY Garage. DIY Garage v1.1.117 introduces INFOCHAT, a new in-app support forum that allows users to communicate directly with the DIY Garage support team. Users can: * Create support conversations * Exchange messages with support * Upload photos * Receive support notifications * View support conversation history Additional updates include OCR workflow improvements, vehicle notes enhancements, pre-inspection checklist improvements, and overall stability updates. The application is intended for vehicle owners to track maintenance, repairs, inspections, parts, service history, and vehicle documentation. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://www.johnnyshendino.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

MaintainX4 screens
DIY Garage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MaintainX at none against DIY Garage's 3. MaintainX also leads on ratings volume (5.9K vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Garage sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MaintainX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MaintainX against 5.0 for DIY Garage. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MaintainX has 5.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of MaintainX's written reviews are positive against 100% of DIY Garage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MaintainX ships an update weekly, DIY Garage every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MaintainX versus DIY Garage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaintainXDIY Garage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.9K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.9K — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAINTAINX INC.John Alfano

Customer experience

MaintainX

All ratings5,911 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews267 reviews
Positive92.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative7.1%

DIY Garage

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MaintainX

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Inconsistent performance across mobile and desktop
  • Issues with photo/attachment uploads and syncing
  • Glitches in work order status updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved barcode scanning and inventory management
  • Integration with accounting/ERP systems
  • Enhanced reporting and analytics capabilities
  • Customizable work order templates
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  • Ability to share work orders with team members

DIY Garage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MaintainX

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DIY Garage

Subscriptions3
  • DIY Garage Premium – Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • DIY Garage Annual - SEMA 2026$18.001 Year
  • DIY Garage Premium – Annually$19.991 Year

Questions

Is MaintainX free?
MaintainX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DIY Garage free?
DIY Garage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MaintainX or DIY Garage?
DIY Garage is rated higher. MaintainX averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while DIY Garage averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do MaintainX or DIY Garage have ads?
Neither MaintainX nor DIY Garage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MaintainX or DIY Garage?
MaintainX ships an update weekly, and DIY Garage every 9 days. Most recently, MaintainX was updated on November 3, 2026 and DIY Garage on October 30, 2026.

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