Comparison

Jiffy vs Outsiide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Vetted and insured professionals
  • 30+ service categories
  • Instant appointment booking
  • Transparent pricing
  • In-app communication and payment
  • Satisfaction guarantee
Features
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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

About

Outsiide

Features
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OUTSIIDE helps you discover events, activities, and experiences happening around you. Whether you are looking for something fun to do or hosting your own event, OUTSIIDE makes it easy to explore what is happening nearby, RSVP, connect with hosts, and stay updated on events that interest you. With OUTSIIDE, you can: Discover nearby events, activities, and experiences Browse events by category and location RSVP and view event details Follow hosts and stay updated Receive event-related updates Use QR check-in for seamless entry Explore host profiles and previous events OUTSIIDE is built for both patrons and hosts: Patrons can explore, RSVP, and attend events Hosts can create events, manage experiences, and check in attendees From nightlife and networking to sports, social gatherings, and local experiences, OUTSIIDE helps people connect with what is happening around them. Privacy Policy: https://outsiide.ca/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://outsiide.ca/terms/

Screenshots

Jiffy4 screens
Outsiide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jiffy at none against Outsiide's 2. Jiffy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Outsiide's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Outsiide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Jiffy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jiffy ships an update every 2 weeks, Outsiide monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jiffy versus Outsiide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJiffyOutsiide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (390 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings390 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size285 MB44 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJiffy Inc.Outsiide Inc.

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

Outsiide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Jiffy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Outsiide

Subscriptions2
  • Outsiide Pro Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Outsiide Pro Yearly1 Month trial$179.001 Year

Questions

Is Jiffy free?
Jiffy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Outsiide free?
Outsiide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jiffy or Outsiide have ads?
Neither Jiffy nor Outsiide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jiffy or Outsiide?
Jiffy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Outsiide monthly. Most recently, Jiffy was updated on October 21, 2026 and Outsiide on October 7, 2026.

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