Fixie vs DIY Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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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Fixie is your DIY project companion. Browse a growing catalog of practical, beginner-friendly builds and follow clear step-by-step instructions to make real things at home. Fixie gives you the confidence to take on projects without guessing. Each build includes straightforward instructions, required materials, tool lists, and visual guidance to help you succeed. Whether you want to build shelves, a planter box, a workbench, organizers, outdoor furniture, or simple home upgrades, Fixie makes it easy to start and complete your next project. Features • Curated catalog of DIY projects designed for all skill levels • Clear step-by-step instructions for every build • Materials lists and cut lists written for real home improvement stores • Project previews with difficulty, time required, and tools needed • Visual guidance and clean diagrams that make each step easy to understand • Regularly added new projects and seasonal ideas • Optional troubleshooting help when something in your home breaks Fixie is designed for anyone who wants to build more and guess less. Start with small wins, grow your skills, and finish projects you can be proud of.
DIY Note
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DIY Planner is a comprehensive app for efficiently managing all types of DIY projects including woodworking, home renovation, and crafts. ■ Key Features • Project Management: Centralized control of budget, progress, and schedules • Task Management: Break down work processes for efficient progress • Drawing Creation: Capture hand-drawn sketches and digital drawing features • Photo Documentation: Record work processes and finished products • Progress Tracking: Real-time project status monitoring • Budget Management: Cost calculation for materials and work time ■ Perfect for • DIY enthusiasts • Weekend woodworkers • Home renovation planners • Craft creators • Hobby woodworkers From project ideas to completion, DIY Planner supports your creative lifestyle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Fixie at none against DIY Note's shown. Fixie also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). DIY Note's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price and in-app purchases 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.
Fixie ships an update every 2 weeks, DIY Note every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fixie | DIY Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loic Bernard Serge Chollier | TAKUYA JIMBO |
In-app purchases
Fixie
No in-app purchases
DIY Note
No in-app purchases








