Comparison

Fixie vs DIYZIGN

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

DIYZIGN

Features
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DIYZIGN Maker subscription: 7-day free trial for new subscribers, then $49.99 per year or $9.99 per month. Renews automatically until cancelled; cancel any time from your Account page. Terms: https://app.diyzign.ai/legal/terms-and-conditions · Privacy: https://app.diyzign.ai/legal/privacy-policy Describe your project in plain language. DIYZIGN turns it into a complete, buildable plan. Type something like "raised garden bed, 48 inches long, 24 wide, 24 tall, 2x4 corner posts and 1x6 vertical boards" and get back a 3D model you can rotate, a full cut list, a materials list with current prices, and step-by-step assembly instructions with diagrams. WHAT YOU GET 3D model — rotate and inspect your design before you cut anything. Toggle dimensions to see every measurement, or switch on color-coding to see how the pieces fit together. Cut list — every piece laid out on real board lengths, optimized to reduce waste. Rip cuts marked. Know exactly what to buy and how to cut it. Materials list — lumber, fasteners, and supplies with estimated costs, so you know what the project runs before you start. Step-by-step instructions — assembly broken into stages with diagrams, joinery detail, and building tips. View any step in 3D. Refine as you go — "add a lower shelf six inches off the ground" or "make it an open-bottom planter." Adjust and the plan updates. Build photos — photograph your progress and keep it attached to the plan. Works offline — your saved plans stay available in the garage, the shop, or anywhere without signal. PROJECT TYPES Planter boxes and raised garden beds, workbenches and miter saw stations, greenhouses, picnic tables, outdoor seating, bars and grill carts, cornhole sets, shelving, cabinets, dressers, desks, credenzas, tote-bin racks, terrariums, and more. Built for people who want to make something and would rather spend the time building than drawing. Some retailer links are affiliate links. DIYZIGN may earn a commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.

Screenshots

Fixie4 screens
DIYZIGN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DIYZIGN at none against Fixie's 4. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fixie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. DIYZIGN asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fixie ships an update weekly, DIYZIGN every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fixie versus DIYZIGN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFixieDIYZIGN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoic Bernard Serge ChollierDIYZIGN LLC

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
None

DIYZIGN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fixie free?
Fixie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DIYZIGN free?
DIYZIGN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fixie or DIYZIGN have ads?
Neither Fixie nor DIYZIGN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fixie or DIYZIGN?
Fixie ships an update weekly, and DIYZIGN every 9 days. Most recently, Fixie was updated on November 5, 2026 and DIYZIGN on October 31, 2026.

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