DIY MAX vs Buildr
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!
Buildr
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Buildr helps you turn DIY ideas into clear, practical project plans you can actually use. Whether you are starting from a home improvement idea, a repair problem, or a link to a video or article, Buildr organizes the work for you so you can plan with more confidence and less guesswork. With Buildr, you can: • Generate structured DIY project drafts from text or a source link • Review the project before you commit • See estimated difficulty, time, and cost range • Get organized with materials and tool lists • Follow step-by-step guidance while you build • Save projects and track progress in one place • Get contextual help when you need the next step explained Buildr is designed for beginners and everyday homeowners, renters, and makers who want a simpler way to go from inspiration to action. Instead of juggling notes, videos, screenshots, and shopping lists, you get one guided plan that helps you understand what to do, what you need, and what to expect before you start. Use Buildr to: • Plan DIY home projects • Organize tools and materials • Compare project effort before starting • Save ideas worth building later • Move from “I want to do this” to “I know how to start” Buildr gives you a more structured way to plan DIY projects, stay organized, and build with confidence. For complex, hazardous, electrical, plumbing, or structural work, always consult a qualified professional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DIY MAX at 5.0 against Buildr's 2.0. Buildr's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DIY MAX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DIY MAX | Buildr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yeni Gonzalez | AYZO |
In-app purchases
DIY MAX
No in-app purchases
Buildr
No in-app purchases








