Faber Connect vs BurnabyConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Faber Connect
Connect with skilled construction workers for your projects. This app handles HR and payroll, offering flexible crew options and detailed worker screening. Find the right talent and manage your workforce efficiently.
- Find quality construction workers
- Detailed worker screening and verification
- Flexible crew staffing
- Specific skill matching
- Worker rating and review system
- HR and payroll management
- Invoice payment
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Amazing connections start with Faber. Find great quality workers with the touch of your finger and turn your project into something remarkable. Let Faber take care of your HR, payroll and everything else in between. CONTRACTOR BENEFITS Detailed screening Faber has created a thorough and detailed screening process for all workers. We intake skills & experience & verify them by contacting references to ensure the highest quality. Crew flexibility We provide the ability to add or remove workers based on project demands. Whether you need a extra labourer for a day, a drywaller for 3 months, or a carpenter for 2 years, Faber can provide the workers needed. Specific matching Our automated system connects you to the specific worker(s) you are looking for based on skill, experience, and equipment. Rating & review Leave a review & rate each worker based on punctuality, meeting skill level, effort, team/crew compatibility & attitude after or during any job. HR & payroll All your workers are organized into projects and can be individually searched. View total hours of workers and projects & pay invoices directly.
BurnabyConnect
Access the City of Burnaby's popular online information and service tools. Stay updated on news, events, recreation, job opportunities, and city services. Receive timely notifications and engage with public projects.
- Latest news updates
- Community events calendar
- Recreation and arts facility information
- Job opportunities
- Online services access
- Maps and local government info
- Recycling and garbage collection schedules
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BurnabyConnect is the official mobile app for the City of Burnaby. This free app provides a convenient way for Burnaby residents to access the City's most popular online information and service tools including: • latest news • community events • recreation and arts facilities and programs • job opportunities in the City • online services and other apps • maps • local government information • public engagement projects • recycling and garbage collection • and more! Plus, opt-in to receive timely notifications from the City.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Faber Connect at 88% against BurnabyConnect's 0%. Faber Connect also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). 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.
Faber Connect ships an update every 3 months, BurnabyConnect every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Faber Connect | BurnabyConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Faber Technologies Inc. | City of Burnaby |
Customer experience
Faber Connect
BurnabyConnect
In-app purchases
Faber Connect
No in-app purchases
BurnabyConnect
No in-app purchases








