i vs Tinker DIY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
Control BLE dual-mode products using your iOS device as a remote. Play local, SD card, or UDisk music, tune into FM radio, and customize EQ settings.
- BLE remote control
- Music playback (local, SD, UDisk)
- FM radio tuning
- Customizable EQ settings
- iOS device as remote
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The application can use BLE remote control BLE dual-mode products, the use of iOS devices as a remote control, control the product features. 1, Music: You can use Bluetooth peripherals to play the user's local music, SD card music and UDisk music 2, FM:Find and change radio station 3,EQ: You can choose the corresponding mode according to the built-in EQ effect, but also according to preferences custom EQ
Tinker DIY
Instantly connect with certified automotive experts through live video chat for car repair help, pre-purchase inspections, or rideshare vehicle safety checks. Get professional guidance for buying, selling, or maintaining your vehicle.
- Live video chat with experts
- Rideshare inspection
- Turo annual safety inspection
- Used car buying/selling guidance
- Real-time car repair assistance
- ASE-certified mechanics
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Tinker: On-Demand Vehicle Inspections & Expert Car Help Get your vehicle inspection done quickly and easily, right from your phone. Tinker gives you on-demand access to certified automotive experts for Uber, Lyft, and Turo inspections, plus real-time help with your car. Get Your Vehicle Inspection Completed On-Demand Need an inspection for rideshare or carsharing purposes? Start your inspection whenever you're ready - no appointment needed. Connect with a certified Tinker mechanic through the app and complete your inspection virtually. Expert Car Help When You Need It Have a question about your car? Talk to a certified mechanic about warning lights, strange noises, maintenance, repairs, and more. Get expert guidance without having to visit a shop. Why Tinker? On-demand access - no appointment needed Virtual vehicle inspections from your phone Certified automotive experts Real-time video guidance Convenient help from wherever you are without a trip to the shop Get three tries to pass if your inspection fails for any reason Whether you need an inspection or help figuring out what's going on with your car, Tinker makes it easier to get expert automotive help when you need it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tinker DIY at 4.7 against i's 4.3. Tinker DIY also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 3). i's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tinker DIY holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tinker DIY has 2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | Tinker DIY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 彦波 蓝 | Glocal development LLC |
Customer experience
i
Tinker DIY
Bugs and requests
i
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tinker DIY
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login/signup issues
- App crashes or freezes
- Disconnected calls not refunded
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for motorcycles
- Allow searching for brand-specific mechanics
- Improve communication with expert applicants
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
Tinker DIY
No in-app purchases
