Indeed Flex vs Upwork
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Indeed Flex
Find flexible hourly jobs and book shifts instantly. See pay upfront, get verified for roles, and get paid quickly. Available in English and Spanish.
- Find flexible hourly work
- Book shifts instantly
- See pay upfront
- Get paid quickly
- Browse jobs by category
- Build reputation for more opportunities
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Find flexible hourly work near you — and book a shift today. Indeed Flex is the app for temporary jobs, gig work, and part-time shifts that fit around your life. See the pay before you accept, book in a few taps, and get paid quickly with Same Day Pay. Use Indeed Flex in English or Spanish. HOW IT WORKS 1. Download the app and create your profile 2. Get verified for the roles you want 3. Browse shifts near you and book instantly 4. Complete your shift and get paid WHY PEOPLE BOOK WITH FLEX • Pay is shown up front — no surprises • Book shifts instantly, including last-minute work • Choose days, times, and locations that work for you • Build your reputation and unlock more opportunities • New shifts are posted every day JOBS NEAR YOU Warehouse & Logistics - Picker / Packer - General Labor - Material Handler Hospitality & Events - Bartender - Server - Event Staff - Food Service Facilities & Cleaning - Cleaner - Housekeeping - Janitorial Ready when you are. Download Indeed Flex and book your next shift today.
Upwork
This app provides a unified platform for hiring and freelancing, allowing users to post jobs, submit proposals, message clients, and manage projects on the go. It streamlines the work process, offering a flexible and efficient experience for all users.
- Post jobs and submit proposals
- Message clients and manage contracts
- Track projects on the go
- Purchase Connects for proposals
- Unified work management experience
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One app. All of Upwork. Enjoy a smoother, faster, and more flexible experience designed to help you get work done. Manage your work on the go. Whether you're hiring, freelancing, or doing both, you can post jobs, purchase Connects and submit proposals, message, track projects, and manage contracts — all from a single app. Some features, including submitting proposals, require Connects. Connects are available as in-app purchases. This unified experience saves you time and helps you stay focused on what matters most: getting great work done. It’s everything you need, all in one powerful, easy-to-use app, built to support the way you work. Terms of Use: https://www.upwork.com/legal#terms-of-use To learn more about opting out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information, please visit our Privacy Center: https://www.upwork.com/legal#privacy-center
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Indeed Flex at none against Upwork's 2. Indeed Flex also leads on ads (none vs shown). Upwork's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 7.8K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Upwork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $27.00 per month. Indeed Flex asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Indeed Flex against 4.6 for Upwork. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upwork has 72K ratings behind it against 7.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Indeed Flex's written reviews are positive against 30% of Upwork's.
Indeed Flex ships an update weekly, Upwork fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Indeed Flex | Upwork |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.8K ratings) — better | 4.6 (72K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews — better | 29.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.8K | 72K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #73 — better | #111 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Indeed Flex | Upwork Global Inc. |
Customer experience
Indeed Flex
Upwork
User reviews
Indeed Flex
From 7.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Flexible work opportunities
- 💰 Variety of well-paid shifts
- 📱 Easy-to-use app
Room to improve
- 🕰️ Lengthy onboarding process
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🔍 Limited job availability in certain areas
- 🤔 Inconsistent pay and scheduling
- ⚠️ Unreliable app functionality
Upwork
From 72K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick notifications
- 👍 Convenient for freelancing
- 🚀 Great app for content creators
- 👍 Useful for finding opportunities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Messaging issues and delays
- 💰 Expensive with high fees
- 🔒 Poor customer support and verification process
- 🐛 Buggy and slow app performance
- 🤖 Saturated with fake jobs and scams
Bugs and requests
Indeed Flex
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes and glitches
- Issues with shift confirmations and timesheets
Requested features
3 requests- Improved communication with workers
- Better transparency around job availability
- More reliable payment and scheduling
Upwork
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when applying for jobs
- Verification and account suspension issues
- Unreliable push notifications
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to save search criteria
- Improved messaging and notification system
- Better integration between app and website
- More transparency around fees and payment process
In-app purchases
Indeed Flex
No in-app purchases
Upwork
- Plus$27.001 Month
- Plus$29.991 Month
