Comparison

Tinkerly vs Fixie

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

Head to head
About

Tinkerly

This app helps users manage their DIY projects from creation to completion. It features a community feed, project portfolio, plan creation tools, and a virtual workshop for managing supplies. Users can also buy and sell project plans within the app.

Highlights
  • Activity Feed for DIYers
  • Project Portfolio
  • Plan Creation with Tinkerly Wizard
  • Virtual Workshop for tools/supplies
  • Store for project plans
  • Real-time Notifications
Features
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Tinkerly – Your Ultimate DIY Companion! We don’t all DIY the same way, but Tinkerly offers the flexibility to DIY your way, from start to finish. Features: Tinkerly has a user-friendly interface to guide you through the entire DIY journey, below are a few of our favorite features to unleash your creative potential Activity Feed - Scroll and engage with the fellow DIYers Project Portfolio - All your projects in one place Plan Creation - Create stunning plans with Tinkerly Wizard Virtual Workshop - Manage your tools and supplies Store - Buy and sell project plans and more Notifications - Stay up to date in real time. iOS-Focused Version - Seamlessly works across all your Apple devices. And Many other features to explore.

About

Fixie

This app guides you through DIY projects with clear, step-by-step instructions, material lists, and visual aids. It's designed for beginners and experienced builders alike, offering a curated catalog of practical builds for home and garden.

Highlights
  • Curated DIY project catalog
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Materials and cut lists
  • Project previews (difficulty, time, tools)
  • Visual guidance and diagrams
  • New projects added regularly
  • Optional troubleshooting help
Features
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Describe the piece you want, or snap a photo. Fixie draws the plans: a 3D model, a cut list, a shopping list and step-by-step instructions, sized to your space. DESIGN YOUR OWN A nightstand for a narrow gap. A bench for the entryway. A shelf that fits your books. Tell Fixie what you want and how big, or add a photo of something you like. If a detail is missing, Fixie asks a few questions before it starts. Your plans are ready in a few minutes, and Fixie lets you know. MAKE IT YOURS Want the shelf higher or the legs thicker? Ask for a change and get a new version of your plans. SEE IT BEFORE YOU BUILD Turn and zoom the 3D model. Place supported designs in your room with AR to check the size. CUT WITH CONFIDENCE Every part, every board and every cut, in one list. Tell Fixie which tools you have, and the steps use them. BUILD ONE STEP AT A TIME Follow illustrated assembly steps and check them off as you go. The shopping list covers the materials and skips the tools you already own. OR START FROM THE CATALOG Pick one of our projects, like a shoe rack, a coat rack or a tote storage rack, and set the size. Catalog projects are free. Proud of a design? Share it with a link. Custom designs are drawn with AI. Check the measurements, materials and steps before you cut, and follow the safety guidance for your tools. Custom designs are In-App Purchases: a one-time Blueprint Pass or a Fixie Monthly or Fixie Annual subscription. Each new design includes seven days of changes, and a Refinement Week adds seven more. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.fixie.help/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.fixie.help/privacy

Screenshots

Tinkerly4 screens
Fixie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fixie at Free against Tinkerly's $1.99. Fixie also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Tinkerly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Fixie is free to download; Tinkerly costs $1.99 up front. Fixie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Tinkerly asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fixie holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Tinkerly's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fixie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tinkerly ships an update every 9 days, Fixie weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tinkerly versus Fixie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinkerlyFixie
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings713 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB127 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTinkerly LLCLoic Bernard Serge Chollier

Customer experience

Tinkerly

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Fixie

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tinkerly

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Fixie

Subscriptions2
  • Fixie Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Fixie Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Blueprint Pass$4.99
  • Refinement Week$4.99

Questions

Is Tinkerly free?
Tinkerly costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fixie free?
Fixie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tinkerly or Fixie?
Fixie is rated higher. Tinkerly averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Fixie averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Tinkerly or Fixie have ads?
Tinkerly shows ads; Fixie does not.
Which is updated more often, Tinkerly or Fixie?
Tinkerly ships an update every 9 days, and Fixie weekly. Most recently, Tinkerly was updated on November 4, 2026 and Fixie on November 5, 2026.

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