# Hometalk - DIY Ideas & Crafts

> Over 140,000 DIY projects & videos to get you from inspiration to creation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hometalkmobileapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hometalkmobileapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hometalkmobileapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hometalk
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 409,171
- **Rating:** 4.37 / 5 (3,014 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.19.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-29
- **First published:** 2019-11-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hometalkmobileapp)
- **Website:** [http://www.hometalk.com](http://www.hometalk.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hometalkinc.hometalk.com/privacy-policy](https://www.hometalkinc.hometalk.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Hometalk is the ultimate DIY app offering over 140,000 projects and tutorials to inspire creativity in every corner of your home and garden. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you'll find step-by-step instructions, videos, and helpful community advice to guide you through crafts, furniture flips, room makeovers, and holiday decorations.

With easy-to-navigate features, you can browse, save favorite projects, and ask questions to a worldwide community of passionate DIYers. Hometalk also provides material lists with shopping links, budget estimates, time requirements, and difficulty levels to help you plan each project effectively. Download now to unlock endless DIY inspiration and start crafting your dream space today!

## Rankings

- #111,036 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.hometalkmobileapp.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for its extensive DIY ideas and helpful tutorials, but report recurring launch failures and blank screens, along with missing social features and filters that hinder navigation and engagement.

### Pros

- Large library of DIY ideas and projects with a wide variety of content and daily inspiration
- Helpful tutorials and step-by-step instructions, often including videos
- Easy search and discovery of crafts using everyday items
- Overall positive user sentiment and strong attachment to the app as a go-to DIY resource

### Cons

- Frequent launch/loading problems: app often fails to load, shows a blank page, or becomes unresponsive after updates
- Missing social features (no followers, comments, or easy ways to contact creators)
- Lack of organization tools like categories or filters makes searching difficult for some users
- Content volume can feel limited on some days, with not many new submissions

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hometalkmobileapp)