DIY MAX vs Fixie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DIY MAX
This app guides you through DIY projects with step-by-step instructions. It helps you compare prices for tools and materials from various stores and offers a simplified purchasing process. Plan and buy everything you need for your projects in one place.
- Step-by-step project guides
- Price comparison for tools
- Price comparison for supplies
- Streamlined checkout
- Project planning assistance
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DIYMax is your all-in-one companion for DIY projects. Get step-by-step guides, compare prices on tools and supplies from multiple retailers, and enjoy a streamlined checkout experience. From planning to purchasing, DIYMax simplifies your DIY journey. Download now and start building!
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DIY MAX at none against Fixie's 4. Fixie's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. Fixie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. DIY MAX asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DIY MAX against 5.0 for Fixie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fixie has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DIY MAX ships an update weekly, Fixie every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DIY MAX | Fixie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yeni Gonzalez | Loic Bernard Serge Chollier |
Customer experience
DIY MAX
Fixie
In-app purchases
DIY MAX
No in-app purchases
Fixie
- Fixie Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Fixie Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Blueprint Pass$4.99
- Refinement Week$4.99
