# 9 vs iFixit

The clearest difference is rating: iFixit at 4.7 against 9's 3.5. iFixit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (231 vs 25). 9's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 9 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iFixit asks for nothing beyond the download.

iFixit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFixit has 231 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of 9's written reviews are positive against 34% of iFixit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

9 ships an update weekly, iFixit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 9 | iFixit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/941/id6745518096/reviews) | **[4.7 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifixit/id6755199743/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **231** |
| Positive reviews | **36.8% of reviews** | 34.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#182** |
| Size | 113 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baptiste DAJON](https://appshunter.io/developer/499283836) | [iFixit Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852551099) |

## What reviewers say

### 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/941/id6745518096)

This app commemorates significant tech moments, particularly Apple's iconic product announcements. It allows users to explore a timeline of these events, receive reminders on anniversary dates, and share their favorite tech memories with others.

**Highlights:** Commemorates tech moments, Explores product announcement timeline, Anniversary day reminders, Community sharing of tech memories, Focuses on Apple's iconic releases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fanboy | $0.99 | per month |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### iFixit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifixit/id6755199743)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Access a vast library of repair guides and troubleshooting tools for electronics and appliances. Diagnose issues, find compatible parts, and get step-by-step instructions to fix your devices. Join a community dedicated to repairing rather than replacing.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step repair guides, Smart troubleshooting and device insights, Personalized Workbench for parts and guides, In-app tool and part shopping, AI repair assistant (FixBot), Voice Mode for hands-free guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 9 free?

9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iFixit free?

iFixit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 9 or iFixit?

iFixit is rated higher. 9 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while iFixit averages 4.7 from 231 ratings.

### Do 9 or iFixit have ads?

Neither 9 nor iFixit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 9 or iFixit?

9 ships an update weekly, and iFixit every 3 weeks. Most recently, 9 was updated on September 21, 2026 and iFixit on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*