Comparison

HandyHive vs Cortex

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

Head to head
About

HandyHive

This AI-powered assistant helps diagnose home repair issues by analyzing photos. It offers personalized advice, tracks maintenance, and provides DIY guides with tool suggestions. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features and access to professional networks.

Highlights
  • AI-powered photo diagnosis
  • Personalized AI chat support
  • Maintenance logging and reminders
  • DIY guides with tool recommendations
  • Home health tracking
  • Access to professional network (Pro)
Features
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Handy Hive is your AI‑powered home repair coach. Snap a photo for instant diagnosis, chat with AI that knows you, and keep every fix logged in one place. Smart reminders ensure you never miss routine maintenance. Follow DIY guides with tool recommendations and track your home’s health over time. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited scans, personalized insights, and a trusted network of professionals. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cortex

Features
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Your all-in-one AI assistant. Cortex brings the world's best AI models into a single app. No need to switch between apps. Access them all in one place. Multiple AI Models Switch between models mid-conversation or compare two side by side. One prompt, two answers — pick the best. Live Web Search Get answers powered by real-time web results. Always accurate, always current. Scheduled Prompts Set daily, weekly, or monthly AI tasks. Cortex runs them automatically and sends you a push notification with the result. Smart Memory Cortex remembers your preferences and personalizes every response automatically. Voice & File Support Speak your prompt or attach images and PDFs directly to any model. Rich Content Code blocks, tables, math equations, and diagrams — beautifully rendered in chat. Prompt Templates Ready-made prompts for coding, writing, translation, analysis, creative work, and productivity. Fully Customizable Adjust tone, style, friendliness, and add custom instructions. Make the AI sound exactly how you want. 20 Languages Full interface localization including English, Turkish, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, and more. Stay Organized Folders, search, export, share, and summarize your conversations. Download Cortex — your AI, your rules. Terms of Use: https://cortex.odbs.tech/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://cortex.odbs.tech/privacy-policy

Screenshots

HandyHive4 screens
Cortex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cortex at none against HandyHive's shown. Cortex also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). HandyHive's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HandyHive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Cortex sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HandyHive ships an update every 6 weeks, Cortex every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
HandyHive versus Cortex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandyHiveCortex
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan Amiel Mc KinleyODBS LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HandyHive

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Plan Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Plan Yearly$79.991 Year
7 purchases

Cortex

Subscriptions4
  • Plus Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
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  • Pro Yearly$69.991 Year
One-time3
  • 500 Credits$1.99
  • 50 Credits$2.99
  • 150 Credits$6.99

Questions

Is HandyHive free?
HandyHive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cortex free?
Cortex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HandyHive or Cortex have ads?
HandyHive shows ads; Cortex does not.
Which is updated more often, HandyHive or Cortex?
HandyHive ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cortex every 4 days. Most recently, HandyHive was updated on October 11, 2026 and Cortex on October 7, 2026.

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