DIY Crafter vs BuilderiY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DIY Crafter
Design and plan woodworking projects step-by-step within a creative tool. Simulate real-world crafting processes from material selection and processing to assembly and finishing.
- Material selection and addition
- Simulated cutting and shaping tools
- Intuitive assembly controls
- Apply finishes like stains and paint
- Step-by-step project planning
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DIY Crafter is a simple creative tool designed for woodworking and DIY projects. From selecting materials to processing, assembling, and finishing, everything can be done seamlessly within the app. Unlike traditional modeling tools, DIY Crafter lets you create by following real-world crafting processes. Features Add Materials Choose and add materials from commonly used lumber sizes. Processing Cut and shape materials using tools such as saws, coping saws, chisels, and drills. Assembly Assemble parts with intuitive move and rotate controls, along with snapping and precise numeric input. Finishing Apply finishes using oil stains or paint to complete your project. Recommended for ・Those who want to plan DIY projects step by step ・Those who want to quickly turn ideas into form ・Those who find traditional modeling tools too complex
BuilderiY
Visualize and plan your DIY home projects before you start building. Upload a photo of your space, describe your project, and get realistic image generations, build plans, and step-by-step instructions. An AI agent provides project-specific guidance and answers your questions.
- AI-powered project visualization
- Realistic image generations
- Complete build plans
- Tool and material lists
- Step-by-step instructions
- AI project guidance agent
- Community project inspiration
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BuilderiY was built around a simple idea: make DIY projects easier to plan and build. Upload a photo of your space and describe your new project. Whether it's an indoor or outdoor project, BuilderiY preserves the dimensions of your uploaded space and shows you what your finished project will look like before you start building. What you receive with every project: • Two realistic image generations • A complete build plan • A list of tools and materials • Step by step instructions • Project-specific guidance from BuilderiY Agent Our BuilderiY Project Agent is like having an experienced contractor in your pocket with knowledge of your project from start to finish. Whether you're stuck on a step, need advice about the project, or want links to the right tools and materials, your personal agent is there to answer all your questions. Even if you're a casual DIYer, our BuilderiY Portfolio Agent is available to everyone and can answer questions about design, construction, home improvement, or simple household repairs. Because it's built specifically for DIYers, you can count on practical advice tailored to your project. When your project is complete and you're ready for your next one, browse the Featured Board to see projects shared by the BuilderiY community. You might even find the perfect idea for your own home. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BuilderiY at 5.0 against DIY Crafter's 1.0. BuilderiY also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. DIY Crafter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BuilderiY sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BuilderiY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
DIY Crafter ships an update every 3 weeks, BuilderiY every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | DIY Crafter | BuilderiY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chizuru Kondo | DreamiY |
Customer experience
DIY Crafter
BuilderiY
In-app purchases
DIY Crafter
- DIY Crafter Premium$9.99
BuilderiY
- BuilderiY Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- BuilderiY Pro Annual$39.991 Year








