Carter Lumber vs Tinker DIY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Carter Lumber
Easily locate your nearest Carter Lumber store with directions, contact information, and email. Track your Yard Rewards points to manage your loyalty benefits.
- Store locator by city, state, or zip code
- Get directions to stores
- Email and call stores directly
- Check Yard Rewards points balance
- Quick access to store information
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Carter Lumber, The Professional Lumberyard STORE LOCATOR Get in touch with your local Carter Lumber in seconds. You can find locations near you or search for a specific location by city, state or zip code. Once you’ve selected your location we make it easy to get directions, email and call the store, so you can get the information you need to start your next project. YARD REWARDS Quickly and easily check your Carter Lumber Yard Rewards points.
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 Carter Lumber's 2.6. Tinker DIY also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 5). Carter Lumber's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 45%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tinker DIY has 2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Carter Lumber's written reviews are positive against 45% of Tinker DIY's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Carter Lumber ships an update every 5 months, Tinker DIY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Carter Lumber | Tinker DIY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 4.7 (2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 45.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carter-Jones Companies Inc. | Glocal development LLC |
Customer experience
Carter Lumber
Tinker DIY
Bugs and requests
Carter Lumber
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
Carter Lumber
No in-app purchases
Tinker DIY
No in-app purchases
