Comparison

Fixie vs D.I.Y. DAD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

D.I.Y. DAD

Get AI-powered guidance for home improvement projects, from quick fixes to larger renovations. This app provides step-by-step instructions, cost estimates, and safety advice, helping you tackle DIY tasks with confidence. It also advises when professional help is needed.

Highlights
  • AI-powered home improvement coaching
  • Step-by-step repair instructions
  • Project planning and gameplans
  • Parts lists with pricing and links
  • Safety guidance and professional advice
  • Multiple AI personality moods
  • Guided mode for step-by-step assistance
Features
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Toilet running? Faucet dripping? Wall coming down? Ask Hank first. D.I.Y. DAD is an AI home-improvement coach you actually talk to. Not a render of a finished room — a person to ask. Hank is the friend, brother or grandpa who's been there, for everyone who never had one to call. SOMETHING'S BROKEN Tell Hank what's wrong. He asks a question or two, then gives you the fix: the steps, the part, what it costs, and where to get it. Most repairs, start to finish, in under two minutes of conversation. PLANNING SOMETHING BIGGER Shelves, a backsplash, a bathroom refresh. Here Hank slows down and asks the questions that keep you from wasting money — your space, your dimensions, your tools, your experience — then builds the gameplan around the answers. 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 professional — he'll tell you who to call, and then show you the part of the job that genuinely is yours. Every other source is rooting for you to try it. Hank is the one who'll tell you not to. That's the whole point. 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 Full conversations with Hank, complete gameplans, parts lists with prices and shopping links, and every bit of his safety guidance. 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 — 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 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/

Screenshots

Fixie4 screens
D.I.Y. DAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Fixie at free against D.I.Y. DAD's freemium. Fixie also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fixie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and D.I.Y. DAD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fixie against 5.0 for D.I.Y. DAD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fixie has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fixie ships an update every 9 days, D.I.Y. DAD every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fixie versus D.I.Y. DAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFixieD.I.Y. DAD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoic Bernard Serge ChollierNathaniel Kramer

Customer experience

Fixie

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

D.I.Y. DAD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Fixie

Subscriptions2
  • Fixie Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Fixie Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Blueprint Pass$4.99
  • Refinement Week$4.99
1 purchases

D.I.Y. DAD

Subscriptions1
  • D.I.Y. DAD Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Fixie free?
Fixie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is D.I.Y. DAD free?
D.I.Y. DAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fixie or D.I.Y. DAD?
Fixie and D.I.Y. DAD are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Fixie or D.I.Y. DAD have ads?
Neither Fixie nor D.I.Y. DAD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fixie or D.I.Y. DAD?
Fixie ships an update every 9 days, and D.I.Y. DAD every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fixie was updated on October 28, 2026 and D.I.Y. DAD on October 28, 2026.

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