DIY MAX vs D.I.Y. DAD
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!
D.I.Y. DAD
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Meet Hank, the AI DIY coach who tells you the truth about what's worth doing yourself. D.I.Y. DAD is the app you reach for BEFORE you start a home improvement project. Hank talks it through with you like that friend, brother, or grandpa who's been there. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tell Hank what you want to do. 2. Hank asks smart discovery questions about your goal and space. 3. Snap photos as he asks for them. 4. Hank delivers a gameplan: steps, parts list with prices, tools, and what to watch out for. 5. Tap-to-shop the parts at the best store. HANK KNOWS WHEN TO SAY NO Gas, breaker panels, load-bearing walls, in-wall plumbing — Hank won't hand you a plan for work that needs a licensed pro. He'll tell you who to call, then show you the part of the job you can do yourself. PICK HANK'S MOOD Buddy - Smart-mouth friend who has your back Grandpa - Warm, patient, knows his stuff Professor - Calm, methodical, explains the why FREE — PLAN ANY PROJECT Talk it through with Hank, get your full gameplan, a parts list with prices and shopping links, and honest guidance on whether the job is yours to take on. Five projects a month, free. GO PRO ($4.99/month) — GET THROUGH IT Planning it is free. Pro is for when you're standing in front of the work. Guided mode — Hank walks you through one step at a time, not a wall of text Check my work — photograph any step and Hank tells you if it's right before you build on a mistake Hands-free voice — for when your hands are full of caulk Unlimited projects and gameplans Point your phone at the problem. Get the plan, the parts list, and an honest read on whether this one's yours to take on. D.I.Y. DAD provides general educational guidance. Hank is an AI coach, not a licensed contractor, electrician, plumber, or engineer. Always verify local code and permit requirements. Some projects require a licensed professional. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DIY MAX at none against D.I.Y. DAD's 1. DIY MAX also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. D.I.Y. DAD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. DIY MAX asks for nothing beyond the download.
DIY MAX ships an update weekly, D.I.Y. DAD every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DIY MAX | D.I.Y. DAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yeni Gonzalez | Nathaniel Kramer |
In-app purchases
DIY MAX
No in-app purchases
D.I.Y. DAD
- D.I.Y. DAD Pro$4.991 Month
