Fixie vs Makely
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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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
Makely
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Stop pausing, rewinding, and squinting at someone else's hands. Makely turns any DIY video, photo, or problem into a real, organized project — with the exact materials, tools, and step-by-step plan you need to build it. WHAT MAKELY DOES - Save any DIY video, in one tap. See a reel, short, or pin on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or Pinterest? Tap Share → Makely. Open the app and your project is extracted automatically. - Materials & steps, figured out for you. AI watches the video and pulls out every material, tool, measurement, and instruction — including exact brand names when they're visible on the label. - Any how-to article, decoded. Paste a link to a blog or DIY site and Makely lifts the materials, tools, and steps into a clean, editable project. - Snap a photo, get a plan. Point your camera at a piece of furniture, a room, or a finished project and Makely drafts the whole build. - Something broken? Fix It. Describe the problem or photograph it — a leaking pipe, a cracked tile, a broken hinge. Makely asks a couple of questions, diagnoses it, and turns the answer into a repair plan with a shopping list. It flags hazards and tells you when to call a licensed pro. - Stuck for ideas? Ask Makely. Describe what you want to build — "a floating walnut desk," "raised garden beds for a 4x8 plot" — and Makely drafts a full materials list and plan in seconds. - Smart shopping lists. Check off materials as you shop and see what you've already bought. - Find materials online. Tap any material or tool to search for it on Amazon. - Project Mode. Hands-free, step-by-step instructions with the actual video clip for each step — pause, replay, slow down, or go fullscreen while your hands are busy. - Stay organized, stay motivated. Build collections for the kitchen remodel, the garden upgrade, the bathroom refresh. Track what you own, what you need, and the rough cost. Earn badges as you finish projects. MAKELY PRO Makely is free to download — start with 3 free project extractions to try the magic. Makely Pro unlocks 100 Magic Links every month (up to 30 a day), longer video support, and all Pro features, starting with a 7-day free trial: - Makely Pro Monthly: $7.99 - Makely Pro Annual: $59.99 (save 37%) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions at any time in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. IMPORTANT Makely's plans are AI-generated. Always verify materials, measurements, and safety before you build. For gas, electrical, structural, or major water work, consult a licensed professional. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/makely/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/makely/terms-of-use Questions? renvapp@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Fixie at every 9 days against Makely's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Fixie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Makely sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fixie ships an update every 9 days, Makely every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fixie | Makely |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loic Bernard Serge Chollier | Saidmuhammad Brjanov |
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
Makely
- Makely Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Makely Pro Yearly$59.991 Year









