Comparison

Bark for Professionals vs Arban

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

Head to head
About

Bark for Professionals

This app connects professionals with new customers seeking their services. Receive free customer requests, choose jobs that suit you, and communicate directly with clients. Grow your business by finding and securing new opportunities.

Highlights
  • Receive customer requests
  • Choose suitable jobs
  • Direct client communication
  • Business growth tools
  • No commission fees
Features
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Bark finds you new customers so you can grow your business. Customers tell us what they need and we put them in touch with great companies like yours to get the job done. We’ll send you information about people looking for your services for free, so you can pick and choose the jobs that are right for you. We don’t take commission, there are no monthly fees and everything you make is yours to keep. Use this app to receive customer requests wherever you are. When you see a job you’d like to pitch for, introduce yourself with a tailored message and call them directly – straight from your phone. Here’s what just a few of our professionals say about our service: "I love this service! It's like pay per click but you can decide what clicks to pay for” David Thompson, music teacher “In the six months I have been listed with Bark I have already secured $7,000 worth of business.” – Jan, Janet Gow Photography “Forget all the failed methods you’ve tried in the past and give Bark a try, because this one actually does work and you won’t regret it.” – Brian Wilcock, Imagination Creative With over 1,000 professional services to choose from, you too can join the tens of thousands of companies already thriving on our platform. Download the Bark Pro app and start growing your business with Bark today.

About

Arban

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Arban is the ultimate app for finding and booking services on demand. Browse through thousands of service providers in various categories, such as Home Maintenance services, Mechanic services, Security services, Animal services, Event Planning services, and more. You can view prices, ratings and reviews of different providers and choose the one that suits your needs and budget. Once you book a service, you can track the progress of your provider and pay securely through the app. Arban also lets you rate and review your experience and share it with other users. If you are a service provider, you can register and list your services on Arban and reach out to more customers in your area. You can set your own rates, availability, and preferences and manage your bookings easily through the app. You can also receive feedback from your customers and improve your reputation. Arban is the best way to find and book services on demand.

Screenshots

Bark for Professionals4 screens
Arban4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arban at none against Bark for Professionals's 3. Arban also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Bark for Professionals's advantage is device support. On price 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. Bark for Professionals sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Arban asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bark for Professionals versus Arban: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBark for ProfessionalsArban
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB110 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBark.com1000356539 Ontario Corp

Bugs and requests

Bark for Professionals

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues on the app
  • Outdated or incorrect lead information

Requested features

3 requests
  • Refund policy for unresponsive leads
  • Better lead filtering and verification
  • Improved customer support

Arban

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bark for Professionals

One-time3
  • 20 credit pack$71.90
  • 40 credit pack$133.99
  • 80 credit pack$244.99
None

Arban

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bark for Professionals free?
Bark for Professionals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arban free?
Arban is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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