Comparison

Mactracker vs iFixit

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

Head to head
About

Mactracker

Access comprehensive technical specifications and historical data for all Apple Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro devices. Compare real-world performance using integrated benchmark scores.

Highlights
  • Detailed specs for all Apple devices
  • Processor, memory, and storage info
  • Supported OS versions
  • Original pricing and color options
  • Real-world performance scores
  • Historical Apple product catalog
Features
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Mactracker provides detailed information on every Apple Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro ever made, including items such as processor speed, memory, graphic cards, supported OS versions, price, color, storage, and expansion options. Also included is information on early Apple systems, Newton, Apple TV, Apple accessories, audio, displays, modems, printers, scanners, storage, Wi-Fi products, Mac pro apps, and operating systems. In addition to listing technical specifications, Mactracker allows you to gauge and compare the real-world performance with scores courtesy of Primate Labs Geekbench 6. Test your knowledge on nearly every device from 1976 to today with the Trivia feature. You can also track and manage your Apple product collection by adding details such as their model, color, serial number, condition, purchase date, and warranty coverage end date.

About

iFixit

Access a vast library of repair guides and troubleshooting tools for electronics and appliances. Diagnose issues, find compatible parts, and get step-by-step instructions to fix your devices. Join a community dedicated to repairing rather than replacing.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step repair guides
  • Smart troubleshooting and device insights
  • Personalized Workbench for parts and guides
  • In-app tool and part shopping
  • AI repair assistant (FixBot)
  • Voice Mode for hands-free guidance
Features
Currently charting
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iFixit brings the world’s repair knowledge into your pocket. Whether you’re fixing your phone, troubleshooting a laptop, or restoring a kitchen appliance, iFixit has everything you need to fix your stuff with confidence. Step-by-step repair guides will make you successful the first time. Each guide is carefully crafted by our expert technicians and our repair community. Diagnose problems faster with smart troubleshooting, battery analytics, and device insights that help you understand how to extend the life of your stuff. Add your things to your personal Workbench and instantly see compatible parts, tools, and replacement guides. Shop the high-quality tools you need for the job directly inside the app. No guesswork, just the right components when you need them. Get personalized support with FixBot, our AI repair assistant. FixBot leverages our huge library of quality resources to help you find the right solution fast. FixBot will even coach you through your repair with hands-free Voice Mode. Share a picture of the issue, and FixBot will take it from there. Join the millions of people who repair instead of replace. Every successful repair saves money, extends the life of your belongings, and helps reduce e-waste. Join the repair revolution.

Screenshots

Mactracker4 screens
iFixit4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mactracker and iFixit both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Mactracker's written reviews are positive against 34% of iFixit's. Mactracker also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 231). iFixit's advantage is chart position (#177 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mactracker against 4.7 for iFixit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 231 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Mactracker's written reviews are positive against 34% of iFixit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Mactracker versus iFixit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMactrackeriFixit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better4.7 (231 ratings)
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews — better34.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better231
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#177 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size347 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan PageiFixit Inc

Customer experience

Mactracker

All ratings1,152 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews944 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative5.1%

iFixit

All ratings231 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive34.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative57.9%

Bugs and requests

Mactracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect information on some device specifications
  • Crashes when deleting last favorite
  • Startup sounds not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to compare devices
  • Implement metric measurements
  • Add notes/favorites sync across devices
  • Include product photos and descriptions
  • Add support for Apple Watch

iFixit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mactracker

No in-app purchases

None

iFixit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mactracker free?
Mactracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iFixit free?
iFixit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mactracker or iFixit?
Mactracker is rated higher. Mactracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while iFixit averages 4.7 from 231 ratings.
Do Mactracker or iFixit have ads?
Neither Mactracker nor iFixit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mactracker or iFixit?
Mactracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and iFixit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mactracker was updated on September 23, 2026 and iFixit on September 25, 2026.

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