Comparison

House Manager & Planner vs FixHive

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

Head to head
About

House Manager & Planner

Manage your home's inventory, maintenance schedules, and improvement projects. Organize appliance details, set up service reminders, and track project budgets and timelines. Generate reports and manage warranties to protect your investment.

Highlights
  • Home inventory tracking
  • Maintenance reminders
  • Project organization
  • PDF report generation
  • Warranty tracking
  • Paint tracking
Features
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Welcome to House Manager! House Manager is your home's command center, keeping every detail at your fingertips. Save time, prevent costly repairs, and protect your investment. ◆ Inventory Track all your home appliances in one place. Store model numbers, purchase info, and more for quick access. ◆ Maintenance Smart reminders for routine maintenance tasks. Keep your appliances running efficiently with timely service alerts. ◆ Projects Organize home improvement projects with built-in checklists, budgets, and timelines. ◆ Reports Create PDF reports for your inventory, paints, and projects. ◆ Warranties Never miss a warranty claim deadline. ◆ Paint Tracking Track where paints are used in your home. ◆ Attachments (requires premium) Keep files alongside items to easily find them when needed. ◆ Home Sharing Share your home with a partner or roommate. Trusted by thousands of homeowners and backed by a 4.7-star App Store rating. Download House Manager today and start organizing your home in one reliable place. House Manager subscriptions can be canceled at any time, but will renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the next payment is due. For more information, see our privacy policy & terms of use: https://www.house-app.com/policies

About

FixHive

Features
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FixHive — On-Demand Home Repair, Done Right Stop chasing contractors. Start fixing your home. FixHive connects homeowners with verified local professionals for everything from emergency plumbing leaks to full kitchen renovations — all from your phone, with transparent pricing and real ratings. HOW IT WORKS Snap a photo and describe what needs fixing. Choose a service category and add your address. Local pros review your request and submit competitive bids. Compare bids side by side — see pricing, availability, vendor profiles, and Google ratings. Accept the bid you want. The pro shows up, gets the job done, and you pay securely through the app. No more cold-calling five contractors. No more no-shows. No more sticker shock at the end of a job. 13 SERVICE CATEGORIES COVERED • Plumbing • Electrical • HVAC / Heating & Cooling • Appliance Repair • Roofing • Pest Control • Landscaping & Lawn Care • General Maintenance & Handyman • Painting • Flooring • Windows & Doors • Cleaning • Other (anything else your home needs) WHY HOMEOWNERS LOVE FIXHIVE • Real Ratings, Not Marketing. Every vendor's Google Business rating and review count are pulled in automatically. After five FixHive jobs, you'll also see in-app ratings from real FixHive customers. • Photo-Driven Requests. Attach photos directly to your request so pros can quote accurately the first time — no surprise upcharges when they arrive. • Competitive Bids. Multiple vendors bid on your job. You pick the one that fits your budget and timeline. • Secure Stripe Payments. Pay invoices through Stripe Checkout — protected, encrypted, and trusted by millions of businesses worldwide. • Edit or Cancel Anytime. Made a typo? Need to add details? Edit your request anytime before bids come in. Plans changed? Cancel with one tap. • Push Notifications. Get notified the second a bid is placed so you can lock in a pro fast. FOR HOME SERVICE PROFESSIONALS FixHive is also the smartest way to grow your trades business — without the overhead of traditional lead-gen platforms. • Instant Lead Alerts. Get a push notification the moment a request matches your service types. • Bid on Your Terms. Set your own price, date, and availability. Only take the jobs you want. • Direct Stripe Express Payouts. Earnings hit your bank account directly — no waiting on checks, no platform middleman holding your money. • Earnings Dashboard. Track your revenue by week, month, or year with a clean dashboard built for contractors. See completed jobs, average ticket, and trends at a glance. • Simple Invoicing. Submit itemized invoices in seconds when a job is done. Customers pay directly through the app. • Build Your Reputation. Your Google rating, completed job count, and FixHive ratings are showcased on your profile — building instant trust with new customers. BUILT WITH SECURITY & TRUST IN MIND • All payments processed by Stripe — PCI-compliant, end-to-end encrypted. • Vendor profiles include verified business information and licensing where applicable. • Your personal information stays private. We never sell your data. • Photos and messages are tied to your job — not shared elsewhere. ABOUT HEMI ENTERPRISES FixHive is built by Hemi Enterprises, a technology company focused on building software that solves real, everyday problems. We believe the best apps get out of the way and just work — so we built a marketplace that's transparent, fair, and actually fun to use. START FIXING TODAY Whether your dishwasher is leaking, your AC is dying mid-summer, or you're finally ready to repaint the living room — FixHive has a verified pro ready to bid. Download FixHive and get your next home repair done the right way. Questions or feedback? Email us at support@fixhiveapp.com — we read every message.

Screenshots

House Manager & Planner4 screens
FixHive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FixHive at none against House Manager & Planner's 5. FixHive also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. House Manager & Planner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FixHive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
House Manager & Planner versus FixHive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHouse Manager & PlannerFixHive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (54 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings54 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShayes Apps LLCHemi Enterprises LLC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

House Manager & Planner

Subscriptions4
  • House Manager Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • House Manager Premium7 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • House Manager Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • House Manager Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$39.99
None

FixHive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is House Manager & Planner free?
House Manager & Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FixHive free?
FixHive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do House Manager & Planner or FixHive have ads?
Neither House Manager & Planner nor FixHive shows ads.

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