Jiffy vs TMC Alarm +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jiffy
This app connects homeowners with vetted and insured professionals for various home maintenance tasks. Book services instantly, communicate seamlessly, and pay securely through the app, all with a satisfaction guarantee.
- Vetted and insured professionals
- 30+ service categories
- Instant appointment booking
- Transparent pricing
- In-app communication and payment
- Satisfaction guarantee
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Jiffy is Canada's #1 home maintenance app and it's the fastest and easiest way to get jobs done around your home. With Jiffy you get: - 100% satisfaction guaranteed: Every job is backed by our Homeowner Protection Promise. - Vetted and insured pros in 30+ categories - Instant appointments - Fair and transparent rates - Seamless communication and payment through the app Here's how it works: - Pick from any one of our 30+ services - Choose dates and times that work for you, and tell us what you need done - Get matched with a nearby pro - you'll see their picture, rating and full profile - Communicate with your Pro and track the status of your job through the app - Pay with the credit card on file, only once the job is complete - Rate your pro and get your receipt by email Jiffy is available in most major cities across Canada, and available in Boston and Chicago in the US. Got a question? Visit jiffyondemand.com
TMC Alarm +
Remotely manage your home security system with this app. Arm and disarm your system, control user access, and receive instant notifications for events like door openings or motion detection.
- Remote arm/disarm
- User and code management
- Real-time notification rules
- Door/window open alerts
- Motion detection alerts
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It’s your home, you set the rules. The TMC Alarm + app gives you what you deserve, reliability and control. Arm and disarm your security system remotely, manage users and codes with ease. Set rules for real-time notifications and know instantly when doors and windows are opened or when motion is detected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TMC Alarm + at 16.6 against Jiffy's 18.6. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Jiffy against 4.8 for TMC Alarm +. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 390 and 985 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Jiffy's written reviews are positive against 41% of TMC Alarm +'s.
Jiffy ships an update every 2 weeks, TMC Alarm + every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jiffy | TMC Alarm + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (390 ratings) | 4.8 (985 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | 41.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 390 | 985 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 285 MB | 274 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jiffy Inc. | Energy Savings Corp |
Customer experience
Jiffy
TMC Alarm +
User reviews
Jiffy
From 390 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Quick response
- 🔒 Qualified and insured professionals
- 💡 Convenient service
- 👍 Professional and attentive service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 💰 Expensive services
- 🚫 Unreliable contractors
- 🚫 Contractors don't show up
- 🚫 Overcharging and scamming
TMC Alarm +
From 985 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 🚀 Great security system
- 💡 Useful app features like remote access
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🐛 Connectivity issues, app often offline
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance, multiple issues arming/disarming
- 🐛 Sensor labeling problems
Bugs and requests
Jiffy
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to sign up
- Notifications not working on certain devices
- White text on white background in registration fields
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to choose contractors
- Ability to get multiple quotes
- Ability to cancel and reschedule easily
- More app functionality and features
TMC Alarm +
Reported bugs
3 issues- Invalid access code errors
- App not loading after updates
- Home dashboard buttons disappearing
Requested features
3 requests- Scheduled arm/disarm feature
- Emergency/SOS button in app
- Integration with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
Jiffy
No in-app purchases
TMC Alarm +
No in-app purchases
