Comparison

DIYer vs BuildwiseAI

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

Head to head
About

DIYer

Features
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DIYer is a community for people who build, fix, craft, and learn by doing. Share your projects with photos, videos, materials, costs, and practical notes so other makers can understand how the work came together. Discover real projects from real people, follow builders whose work inspires you, save ideas for later, and ask questions through comments. DIYer helps you: - Share step-by-step project details - Post progress updates and finished builds - Discover home improvement, woodworking, repair, craft, decor, electronics, garden, workshop ideas and anything you want to DIY. - Follow makers and learn from their experience - Save projects you want to revisit - Report unsafe or inappropriate content - Manage your account, privacy, and notification preferences Whether you are starting your first weekend project or documenting years of experience, DIYer gives you a focused place to share practical knowledge and learn from the community.

About

BuildwiseAI

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Buildwise turns "I want to build a small bookshelf for my kid's bedroom" into a complete plan in under 15 seconds. โ€” PLAIN-ENGLISH PROMPTS โ€” No forms, no templates. Just describe what you want to build like you'd explain it to a friend. โ€” MATERIALS WITH PRICES โ€” Every plan comes with a materials list. Tap any item to open Amazon with the right search ready to go. Check off what you already own. โ€” STEP BY STEP โ€” Atomic steps with clear instructions, time estimates, and AI-generated reference photos. Safety warnings called out where they matter. โ€” TOOLS LIST โ€” Power tools and hand tools with alternatives if you don't have the recommended one. Tap to find them on Amazon. โ€” REFINE THE PLAN โ€” "Make it cheaper". "Hand tools only". "24 inches wider". One-line follow-ups and the plan adapts. โ€” EXPORT TO PDF โ€” Print your plan or share it with a friend. Everything in one document: hero photo, materials, tools, steps. โ€” TRACK YOUR BUILD โ€” Check off materials you've bought, mark steps as done. Your progress stays in the app, no account needed. โ€” FREE, NO SUBSCRIPTION โ€” 10 plans per day, 100 per month. No paywall. No ads. We earn a tiny commission when you buy materials via the in-app Amazon links โ€” that's how Buildwise stays free. โ€” PRIVACY FIRST โ€” Anonymous device ID, no signup, no personal info. Delete all your data from Settings any time. * * * DISCLAIMER: Buildwise plans are AI-generated and for general guidance only. Always verify measurements and follow safety regulations. For structural, electrical, or plumbing work, consult a licensed professional. As an Amazon Associate Buildwise earns from qualifying purchases.

Screenshots

DIYer4 screens
BuildwiseAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BuildwiseAI at none against DIYer's shown. DIYer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
DIYer versus BuildwiseAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIYerBuildwiseAI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size49 MB12 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperThiago GimenesHAMPSONS PROPERTY UK LTD

In-app purchases

None

DIYer

No in-app purchases

None

BuildwiseAI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DIYer free?
DIYer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BuildwiseAI free?
BuildwiseAI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DIYer or BuildwiseAI have ads?
DIYer shows ads; BuildwiseAI does not.

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