# DIY Note vs DIY Studio

The clearest difference is rating: DIY Studio at 4.9 against DIY Note's 2.0. DIY Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). DIY Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DIY Studio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DIY Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

DIY Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DIY Studio has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DIY Note ships an update every 5 months, DIY Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DIY Note | DIY Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-note/id6751776497/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-studio-guides-and-plans/id6755021898/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAKUYA JIMBO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819638431) | [Bravon Apps Team LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762324965) |

## What reviewers say

### DIY Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-note/id6751776497)

Manage all your DIY projects, from woodworking to home renovation, with features for budgeting, task breakdown, and progress tracking. Capture sketches and document your work with photos to see your projects from idea to completion.

**Highlights:** Project Management, Task Management, Drawing Creation, Photo Documentation, Progress Tracking, Budget Management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DIY Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-studio-guides-and-plans/id6755021898)

Plan and budget home improvement projects with AI-powered guidance. Get step-by-step instructions, material lists, and accurate measurements for any DIY task, from simple updates to full remodels.

**Highlights:** AI-powered remodel previews, Step-by-step instructions, Smart material lists, Accurate measurements, Budget estimations, Timeline and task breakdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 1 Month Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Get 1 Week Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Get One Year DIY AI Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Get 1 Year Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Get 1 Year Premium Subscription | $85.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DIY Note free?

DIY Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DIY Studio free?

DIY Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DIY Note or DIY Studio?

DIY Studio is rated higher. DIY Note averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DIY Studio averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do DIY Note or DIY Studio have ads?

DIY Note shows ads; DIY Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, DIY Note or DIY Studio?

DIY Note ships an update every 5 months, and DIY Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, DIY Note was updated on October 30, 2026 and DIY Studio on November 5, 2026.

---

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