Fixie vs DIYFixThis
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
DIYFixThis
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DIYFixThis uses AI to turn a photo of a home repair problem into a clear, practical repair plan. Take or choose a photo, add a few details, and get a quick AI-powered response with: • A summary of the likely problem • Step-by-step repair instructions • Suggested tools and materials • Difficulty and urgency guidance • Important safety warnings • Advice on when to call a professional For appliances and equipment, you can also snap a model label, enter an error code or symptom, and get help understanding what it may mean before digging through manuals or ordering parts. Save your repair plans, revisit previous results, share instructions, and provide feedback directly inside the app. Start with 5 free repair credits. Earn additional credits by watching rewarded ads, or purchase credit packs when needed. A credit is only used when DIYFixThis returns an identified repair plan with medium or high confidence. Your original repair photo is deleted after analysis. You may choose to retain a small preview with the saved repair. Detected model details may be saved with your repair result. DIYFixThis provides general home-repair guidance and is not a substitute for a licensed contractor, electrician, plumber, inspector, engineer, appliance technician, or other qualified professional. Never attempt work that appears unsafe, illegal, or beyond your skill level.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fixie at none against DIYFixThis's 2. Fixie also leads on ads (none vs shown). DIYFixThis's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. DIYFixThis sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Fixie asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fixie ships an update every 2 weeks, DIYFixThis every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Fixie | DIYFixThis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Loic Bernard Serge Chollier | Best Value LLC |
In-app purchases
Fixie
No in-app purchases
DIYFixThis
- 10 Repair Credits$1.99
- 30 Repair Credits$4.99









