# Fixie vs D.I.Y. DAD

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Fixie | D.I.Y. DAD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fixie-diy-build-plans/id6747016929/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-dad/id6784103201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 126 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loic Bernard Serge Chollier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819414194) | [Nathaniel Kramer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845591937) |

## What reviewers say

### Fixie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fixie-diy-build-plans/id6747016929)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fixie Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Fixie Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Blueprint Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Refinement Week | $4.99 | one-time |


### D.I.Y. DAD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-dad/id6784103201)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| D.I.Y. DAD Pro | $4.99 | per month |


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