# Indeed Flex vs Upwork

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Indeed Flex | Upwork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indeed-flex-job-search/id1013812731/reviews)** | [4.6 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwork/id1446736499/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7.8K | **72K** |
| Positive reviews | **32.3% of reviews** | 29.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | #111 |
| Size | 83 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Indeed Flex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527997327) | [Upwork Global Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329377609) |

## What reviewers say

### Indeed Flex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indeed-flex-job-search/id1013812731)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Find flexible hourly jobs and book shifts instantly. See pay upfront, get verified for roles, and get paid quickly. Available in English and Spanish.

**Highlights:** Find flexible hourly work, Book shifts instantly, See pay upfront, Get paid quickly, Browse jobs by category, Build reputation for more opportunities

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flexible work opportunities
- 💰 Variety of well-paid shifts
- 📱 Easy-to-use app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Lengthy onboarding process
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🔍 Limited job availability in certain areas
- 🤔 Inconsistent pay and scheduling
- ⚠️ Unreliable app functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and glitches
- Issues with shift confirmations and timesheets

**Requested features**

- Improved communication with workers
- Better transparency around job availability
- More reliable payment and scheduling


### Upwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwork/id1446736499)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Free · Business, #120 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Post jobs and submit proposals, Message clients and manage contracts, Track projects on the go, Purchase Connects for proposals, Unified work management experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $27.00 | per month |
| Plus | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick notifications
- 👍 Convenient for freelancing
- 🚀 Great app for content creators
- 👍 Useful for finding opportunities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when applying for jobs
- Verification and account suspension issues
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- Ability to save search criteria
- Improved messaging and notification system
- Better integration between app and website
- More transparency around fees and payment process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Indeed Flex free?

Indeed Flex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Upwork free?

Upwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Indeed Flex or Upwork?

Indeed Flex is rated higher. Indeed Flex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Upwork averages 4.6 from 72K ratings.

### Do Indeed Flex or Upwork have ads?

Upwork shows ads; Indeed Flex does not.

### Which is updated more often, Indeed Flex or Upwork?

Indeed Flex ships an update weekly, and Upwork fortnightly. Most recently, Indeed Flex was updated on November 6, 2026 and Upwork on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Indeed Flex or Upwork?

Indeed Flex currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Upwork at #111. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*