AI home repair apps, compared
6 AI repair and DIY apps, side by side with DIYProject.ai: what each one actually does, what it costs, and who it is for. Prices from US App Store listings, checked October 23, 2026. Disclosure: we make DIYProject.ai.
The short version
The AI apps in this category do one of three jobs. Repair helpers like RepairBuddy diagnose one broken thing and give you steps. Visualizers like Renovate AI show what a room could look like. Catalogs and builders like HomeCraft and Fixie hand you a project to make.
DIYProject.ai plans the work on your own house: describe a repair or a project, or photograph the problem, and get steps, tools, materials sized by built-in calculators, and a budget, saved next to the appliances, paint colors and warranties already on file. Pro is $49.99/yr or $7.99/mo, with a 7-day free trial on the annual plan.
An AI repair app for appliances, cars, plumbing and devices: describe the fault or add a photo or short video, get the likely cause and repair steps. Released October 2025, in 10 languages.
The most-rated AI home design app: redesign a room, exterior or yard from a photo with 100+ styles. A visualizer, not a project planner.
A free, ad-supported feed of user-made DIY and home decor tutorials. The iPhone app has not been updated since May 2022.
A catalog of step-by-step DIY decor, upcycling, kids' and holiday craft projects. Released November 2025, sold as a $29.99 premium purchase.
AI build plans for furniture and shop projects: describe a piece or snap a photo and get a 3D model, a cut list, a shopping list and steps.
A free home maintenance app with personalized recommendations, an "Ask Oply" photo-or-text helper, and matching with local pros.
At a glance
| App | Pricing (US App Store) | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIYProject.ai | Pro $49.99/yr · $7.99/mo | AI plans for your own home projects and repairs, with materials, budget and home records | Start free trial → |
| RepairBuddy | $2.99 to $9.99/wk · $39.99/yr | Quick diagnosis of a single broken thing from a photo or short video. | RepairBuddy alternative → |
| Renovate AI | $9.99/wk · $39.99 to $139.99/yr | Seeing a room, exterior or yard in a new style before committing. | Renovate AI alternative → |
| Hometalk | Free (ads) | Browsing free ideas for decor, crafts, garden and quick fixes. | Hometalk alternative → |
| HomeCraft | $29.99 premium | Crafters looking for decor, upcycling and holiday ideas. | HomeCraft alternative → |
| Fixie | $5.99/mo · $29.99/yr | Woodworkers building a custom piece who want a 3D model and a cut list. | Fixie alternative → |
| Oply | Free | Homeowners who would rather hire than DIY and want help finding pros. | Oply alternative → |