The tool uses crowdsourced repair data to improve guidance over time and tailors recommendations based on battery age and adhesive condition, notably for newer devices with complex repairs.

Users can purchase compatible repair parts directly through the app, with the system checking device compatibility before purchases.

The app positions itself as a DIY-friendly tool while noting that authorized repair options may still be preferable for some users.

FixBot supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro, with a forthcoming paid Enthusiast version that will include OEM service manuals and enhanced diagnostics, though exact pricing isn’t disclosed.

The app aligns with iFixit’s broader right-to-repair advocacy, emphasizing repair over replacement as cost-saving and environmentally friendly.

FixBot’s beta phase may expand its battery-tracking detail over time as technology and data improve, with ongoing efforts to avoid warranty-violating or illegal guidance and to respect European consumer laws.

FixBot auto-detects devices to identify hardware issues and pulls battery data from the device to report health and forecast degradation for maintenance planning.

iFixit has launched FixBot, an AI-powered repair assistant that diagnoses device issues and guides users through repairs with clear, practical instructions.

The app includes a battery health feature that estimates when a battery replacement is warranted, using user-provided data like original capacity and cycle counts, and it may request analytics data from users.

In testing, FixBot on an iPhone 15 Pro Max showed 266 charging cycles with battery health at fair and 86% current capacity, suggesting a replacement timeline around early 2027.

FixBot delivers personalized optimization tips and actionable recommendations, including leveraging iOS features to reduce power use and suggesting third-party options for older devices not sold with parts by Apple.

Overall, FixBot represents a shift toward empowering users to extend device lifespans and could influence how manufacturers approach repairability.