MEIDI+ vs Tinker DIY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MEIDI+
Control in-car electronic devices like car chargers and FM transmitters. Monitor battery voltage, play music, and locate your parked car. Connect to dash cameras via Wi-Fi to view and download recordings.
- Bluetooth car charger control
- FM transmitter frequency adjustment
- Car battery voltage monitoring
- Car location finder
- Dash camera Wi-Fi connection
- Real-time video viewing
- Download dash cam footage
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MEIDI+ is an application that supports connection and control of in-vehicle electronic products, such as： 1. Connect the car charger via Bluetooth, you can control the light mode of the car charger, play the songs in the phone, monitor the battery voltage of the car through the mobile APP, and find your car through the recorded location after parking. 2. Connect the Bluetooth FM Transmitter via Bluetooth, adjust the frequency of the transmitter and monitor the battery voltage of the car through the mobile APP, and find your car through the recorded location after parking. 3. Connect the Dash Camera via the WIFI of the device, you can control the camera through the APP, view the real-time road video, view the recorded video and photos, and download them to the mobile phone. Diversified settings can meet different needs.
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 MEIDI+'s 1.0. Tinker DIY also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). MEIDI+'s advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tinker DIY holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tinker DIY has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MEIDI+ ships an update every 2 months, Tinker DIY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MEIDI+ | Tinker DIY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artsun Enterprise Company Limited | Glocal Development LLC |
Customer experience
MEIDI+
Tinker DIY
Bugs and requests
MEIDI+
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
MEIDI+
No in-app purchases
Tinker DIY
No in-app purchases
