Jiffy vs Merge VIP
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
Merge VIP
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Merge VIP gives Merge Real Estate clients a private, image-led view of selected Toronto homes, saved criteria, and neighborhood context across the Beaches, Rosedale, Birchcliff, Leaside, and nearby pockets. Review curated listings, refine your criteria, and keep your profile current so the Merge team can prepare better recommendations.
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Verdict
Jiffy and Merge VIP are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jiffy | Merge VIP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (390 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 390 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 285 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jiffy Inc. | Harris Bundy Real Estate 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
Merge VIP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Jiffy
No in-app purchases
Merge VIP
No in-app purchases
