# TimberLab vs BuilderiY

The clearest difference is rating: BuilderiY at 5.0 against TimberLab's 4.5. BuilderiY also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). TimberLab's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 4) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimberLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimberLab has 45 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TimberLab ships an update every 10 days, BuilderiY every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimberLab | BuilderiY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberlab-woodworking-modeler/id6763626798/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/builderiy/id6783095666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 219 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gal Ashkenazi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890412103) | [DreamiY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825889591) |

## What reviewers say

### TimberLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timberlab-woodworking-modeler/id6763626798)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Transform your woodworking ideas into precise 3D models and cut lists using AI. Upload photos or type descriptions to generate designs, then easily adjust them. Optimize lumber usage and eliminate errors before cutting.

**Highlights:** AI-powered 3D modeling from text or photos, Automatic, precise cut list generation, Eliminate lumber waste through digital design, Customizable project catalog with templates, Digital workshop for saving projects and lists

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimberLab Unlimited Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| TimberLab Unlimited Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### BuilderiY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/builderiy/id6783095666)

Visualize and plan your DIY home projects before you start building. Upload a photo, describe your project, and get realistic image generations, build plans, and step-by-step instructions. An AI agent provides guidance on tools, materials, and construction.

**Highlights:** Photo-based project visualization, AI-generated build plans, Tool and material lists, Step-by-step instructions, AI project guidance agent, Community project inspiration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BuilderiY Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| BuilderiY Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimberLab free?

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

### Is BuilderiY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimberLab or BuilderiY?

BuilderiY is rated higher. TimberLab averages 4.5 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while BuilderiY averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do TimberLab or BuilderiY have ads?

TimberLab shows ads; BuilderiY does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimberLab or BuilderiY?

TimberLab ships an update every 10 days, and BuilderiY every 4 days. Most recently, TimberLab was updated on October 12, 2026 and BuilderiY on October 10, 2026.

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