InstaService User Reviews

Customer Experience

Positive experience68.2% of reviews
Neutral1.5% of reviews
Negative experience30.3% of reviews

~ Based on 66 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say

Is InstaService Safe?

InstaService: Home Services appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for InstaService is 89/100.

This assessment is based on 393 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.5/5.

Safety Analysis

88.8% of ratings point to a safe experience
1.5% of ratings suggest some concerns
9.7% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 393 App Store ratings for InstaService.

Is InstaService Legit?

InstaService: Home Services appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for InstaService is 83/100.

Based on 83 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

A must have app for home owners

As a property manager, it made my life stress free. Based on my situation I can get instant service or scheduled service or quotes. Saved me a lot of time from stressful coordinating and follow-ups. It is not 100% perfect but a life saver for me.

Response from developer

Thank you so much, Lisa, for sharing your experience! We’re so glad InstaService could help you handle the plumbing emergency quickly and save you time and money. This is exactly why homeowners and property managers love InstaService — a trusted on-demand home services platform where you can book plumbing, handyman, and cleaning services in under a minute without the hassle of calling around. We appreciate you trusting us for your home maintenance needs — and don’t forget, you can earn exciting referral rewards like iPads, MacBooks, and even a Tesla by sharing your referral link with friends and family! Start sharing here: instaservice.com/refer Looking forward to serving you again for any plumbing repairs, clog removal, or home services in the future. — Team InstaService | On-Demand Handyman, Plumbing & Cleaning Services

Fraud!!!!

I was charged for a 4-hour job, but the handyman left after only 3 hours because he said the job didn’t pay enough. I don’t understand why he accepted it when everything that needed to be done was clearly listed beforehand.

I ended up hiring another company to finish the work. Customer service wasn’t helpful either and couldn’t explain why I was charged for a job that wasn’t completed. Very disappointing experience.
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Very horrible app and service

Would never recommend this service. I booked a service and the so called professional Eric T. never showed up and when I contacted customer service they gave her every in the world as to why he did not show up. And when he finally did get in contact with me almost 2 hours later, he had the nerve to have a nasty attitude. Go the old fashion way and find a tea handy to handle your services.
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3 times cancelled last minutes

Terrible service. Have bookings confirmed. Reconfirmed ans cancelled at the very last minute. Prices are not real as they end up charging more and extras. Customer service dont really care!

Highly Recommended Super Happy 😀😀

Works when you need it fast
Booked a cleaner for tomorrow last minute and honestly it was smooth. Found someone within 30 minutes and she confirmed right away. That's exactly what I needed.
The app is pretty easy to use, no complicated steps. Just search, select and book. Done.
She came on time and did a decent job. Not perfect but good enough for the price. Some corners were cut but nothing terrible.
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Misleading, broken, and a complete waste of time

At first glance, the app looks useful because it lists several services like bathroom cleaning, handyman work, general plumbing, TV mounting, and device installation, all at different prices. But that pricing is misleading. The reality is that you apparently cannot book a service unless the total is at least $120. That is a huge detail, and it is not presented clearly upfront. Showing lower-cost service options that customers cannot actually book is frustrating and feels deceptive.

What makes it worse is the customer support, which is either terrible or nonexistent. I tried reaching out for help, but the app crashes every single time I attempt to send a message to support. The app fails at the exact moment you need help the most. So not only is the booking experience broken, but the support system is broken too.

This app creates the impression that you have choices, flexible pricing, and support if something goes wrong. In reality, you hit hidden limits, dead ends, and crashes. If your service is under $120, do not expect a smooth booking experience. And if you need help, do not expect support to save the situation. An app that blocks bookings, hides important restrictions, and crashes when contacting support is not ready to be trusted
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Response from developer

Hi, we’re truly sorry for the frustrating experience and for the trouble you faced while trying to contact support. That is not the experience we want any customer to have, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. To clarify, the minimum service amount is shown before placing the request, so customers can review the total before confirming the booking. Also, the minimum amount requirement currently applies only to cleaning services, not all service categories. Other services such as handyman work, TV mounting, plumbing help, furniture assembly, and device installation may have different pricing structures depending on the service, location, time, and scope of work. That said, we understand your feedback that this should feel even clearer upfront, and we will review the app flow to make sure the minimum service amount is displayed more prominently before customers proceed. We’re also sorry that the support message flow crashed when you tried to reach us. That should not happen, especially when a customer needs help. Our team will investigate this issue and work on fixing it immediately. Please email us at support@instaservice.com with your account or booking details, and we’ll be happy to review your case and assist you directly. Thanks for your feedback. We will use it to improve pricing clarity, app reliability, and customer support.

Great service app

Very good app, eay to use and helps me get more work i am happy with the experiance

Jose was awesome and the App is great

I booked a 4 hr general handyman service and Jose was able to take care of all the tasks that I mentioned . I have many small issues at home and everything was done with one appointment. The app is super helpful . Thank you.

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your continued trust in InstaService! We're thrilled to hear that each of your experiences with our house cleaners has been top-notch, and it's great to know the on-demand feature worked seamlessly for you. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're excited to continue delivering exceptional service. Looking forward to serving you again soon!

TV Mounting

Booked the service , stated that had to cancel because no one was available , the someone is now available, then the guy missed the time window that they choose. Canceled the service and gets a call from insta service that the was still with another customer and for me to rebook. No response for the person coming to the work even after I messaged them. Save your time and money and choose a different place to do business.
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Response from developer

Hi, we’re truly sorry for the frustrating experience and the inconvenience caused by the cancellation, rescheduling, missed time window, and lack of response from the service provider. This is not the reliable home service experience we want any customer to have. At InstaService, once a provider accepts a booking, we expect them to honor the scheduled time, communicate clearly, and complete the service professionally. In this case, we understand that the provider was delayed with another customer, but we also recognize that this should have been communicated to you much earlier and handled better by our team. We take provider reliability very seriously and will review this booking, the provider’s response time, and the missed schedule window internally. Provider cancellations, delays, and poor communication directly impact their reliability score and future visibility on the platform. Please contact us at support@instaservice.com with your booking details so we can review the case and work toward a fair resolution. We sincerely apologize again and appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve provider accountability, scheduling reliability, and customer support.

Still need improvement

Technicians taking more time for small jobs to get extra money .

Cleaning option of living room

Hi there is no option to just clean living room and kitchen if I don’t want to clean the whole house.If you could add that it would be helpful

Platform

Great platform for finding best professionals . Thanking crew for great ideas

Single Gal

Love that I can have projects done in a timely manner that I can’t conquer on my own!

Everything went smoothly

I was skeptical but everything was very smooth, from the initial set up, to booking, to the handyman arriving and doing the job. Good experience.

tv mount

I hired Alex for tv mount and he did a good job, will use this app again, I was bit skeptics of using this app but given my today’s experience, I would suggest everyone to use this app for their daily helping tasks

InstaService Coordinators Incompetent

I used the service for 5 requests all 4 contractors were great (3 handyman and 1 plumber).

My issue was with the service is the coordinators who did not reach out when they saw two requests for handyman services to confirm that I wanted two people to be there at the same time to complete the job. One contractor was rescheduling up until the appointment time, and the coordinators never reached out to adjust the schedule or find a resolution. Not expecting the service provider, I did the job with the other handyman and tried to cancel the job. I was charged a cancelation fee because of the coordinators inability to communicate ahead of the appointment and manage expectations.

Tip: manage expectations of your customers or allow request to be linked.
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Response from developer

Hi, thank you for using InstaService for multiple requests, and we’re glad to hear that the providers for your previous handyman and plumbing jobs did great work. We’re sorry for the confusion with this specific request. In this case, the provider was delayed while completing another job and messaged you directly that he would be about 30 minutes late. We understand the timing created frustration, especially since you had multiple handyman requests around the same time. Regarding the cancellation fee, we have refunded it to you. Since the provider had already traveled to your location after confirming that he would arrive late, InstaService separately took care of compensating the provider. For future bookings, if you need multiple providers at the same time or want multiple requests coordinated together, please mention that clearly in the customer instructions while placing the request. That helps our team and providers understand the requirement upfront and coordinate the schedule more effectively. We appreciate your feedback and will continue improving our communication, scheduling coordination, and customer experience.

Excellent Service-Highly recommended

I had great experience with it Instacare services they sent Alexy who was professional efficient and very helpful. Highly recommend!

Handyman service

Booking is too easy

Horrible Service

Do not try to book using this app. They are so unprofessional. I booked had my confirmation and someone was supposed to come out. They canceled the day of and then try to have me reschedule it once I rescheduled it paid again my service was canceled because “ I needed to book more service hours”. All I wanted built was a vanity.
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Great thought

Great thought, providing services in affordable prices