Jiffy vs Markham Trails
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
Markham Trails
Discover local trails with an engaging audio guide. Explore Markham's natural beauty and historic streets, narrated by library staff. Learn about the community's rich history as you walk.
- Audio trail guidance
- Local and natural history narration
- Exploration of Rogue Trail system
- Historic main street tours
- Community history insights
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Explore nearby trails with an audio experience. Enjoy Markham’s beautiful Rogue Trail system and historic main streets as Markham Public Library staff guide you through the local and natural history of the community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Jiffy at every 2 weeks against Markham Trails's every 4 months. Markham Trails's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 34%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Jiffy ships an update every 2 weeks, Markham Trails every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jiffy | Markham Trails |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (388 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 388 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 285 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jiffy Inc. | Jennifer Wong |
Customer experience
Jiffy
Markham Trails
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
Markham Trails
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Jiffy
No in-app purchases
Markham Trails
No in-app purchases
