Tinkerly vs ChatDIY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Activity Feed for DIYers
- Project Portfolio
- Plan Creation with Tinkerly Wizard
- Virtual Workshop for tools/supplies
- Store for project plans
- Real-time Notifications
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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.
ChatDIY
Transform your DIY ideas into actionable plans with AI. Get step-by-step instructions, material lists, and cost estimates tailored to your specific home improvement projects. Stop guessing and start building with confidence.
- AI-generated project plans
- Step-by-step instructions
- Material and tool lists
- Time and cost estimates
- Visual planning tools
- Smart calculators
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DIY shouldn’t feel like guessing. ChatDIY turns your idea into a complete, step-by-step plan so you can actually finish projects without second-guessing every move. No more piecing together advice from videos, forums, and blogs. Just one clear path from start to finish. How It Works Tell ChatDIY what you’re working on — or show it. In seconds, you get: • A full project plan • Step-by-step instructions • Material and tool lists • Time and cost estimates Built around your exact project, not generic advice. What You Can Do Plan Any DIY Project From accent walls to deck repairs, get a structured plan you can follow with confidence. Get Accurate Estimates Know how long it’ll take and what it’ll cost before you start. Follow Step-by-Step Instructions Clear, practical steps designed for real people — not professionals. Materials and Tools, Dialed In Get exactly what you need, with quantities and purchase options. Visualize Before You Build Use built-in planners to preview layouts, spacing, and design decisions in real time. Smart Calculators Paint coverage, board spacing, material quantities — no guesswork. Why ChatDIY Most DIY projects fail before they start — not because they’re hard, but because they’re unclear. ChatDIY removes that uncertainty. So you can stop researching and start building. Perfect For • Homeowners tackling projects themselves • First-time DIYers who want guidance • Experienced DIYers who want to move faster • Anyone tired of guessing their way through a project
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ChatDIY at Free against Tinkerly's $1.99. ChatDIY also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Tinkerly's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On 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
ChatDIY is free to download; Tinkerly costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ChatDIY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tinkerly has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Tinkerly's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChatDIY's.
Tinkerly ships an update every 9 days, ChatDIY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tinkerly | ChatDIY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tinkerly LLC | ChatDIY Inc. |
Customer experience
Tinkerly
ChatDIY
In-app purchases
Tinkerly
No in-app purchases
ChatDIY
No in-app purchases
