Comparison

HelperPlace vs Friendster

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

Head to head
About

HelperPlace

Connects families with domestic workers like nannies and caregivers. Users can create profiles, browse opportunities, and communicate directly in a secure environment. Offers resources for both parties regarding employment and household management.

Highlights
  • Create user profiles
  • Browse job opportunities
  • In-app messaging
  • View worker experience and skills
  • Access family guides
  • Read worker tips and updates
Features
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HelperPlace is the leading platform for families and domestic workers to connect, share information, and communicate safely. With more than 500,000 users across Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, and other supported regions, HelperPlace helps helpers, nannies, caregivers, drivers, and housekeepers present their experience while families explore publicly available opportunity listings and profiles. The app makes it easy for users to create profiles, browse opportunities shared by others, and message directly in a transparent and user-friendly environment. For families and individuals in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and other supported regions: • Browse profiles shared by helpers, housekeepers, nannies, caregivers, drivers, and other domestic workers • View experience, skills, languages, and certifications • Communicate directly using in-app messaging • Access guides about interviews, household management, and general information for families For domestic workers in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, and surrounding regions: • Explore opportunities shared by families • Build a detailed profile to highlight skills and experience • Communicate with families or accredited agencies through secure messaging • Read tips, community updates, and general information about work regulations and rights HelperPlace provides a neutral platform for lawful communication and information exchange across Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, the UAE, and other supported regions. We do not verify listings, guarantee outcomes, or intervene in employment processes. HelperPlace does not arrange employment, match users for hiring purposes, or facilitate any regulated recruitment activity. All content is user-generated, and users are responsible for ensuring that any communication, listings shared by users, or arrangements comply with local labour and immigration regulations. Features may differ across Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, and other supported regions based on local requirements. To learn more: https://www.helperplace.com/frequently-asked-questions Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/helperplace

About

Friendster

Connect with people you know in real life through a private social network. Add friends by tapping phones in person and share posts and messages within your trusted circle, free from ads and algorithmic manipulation.

Highlights
  • In-person friend linking
  • Private friend graph feed
  • 1:1 and group messaging
  • No ads
  • No algorithmic feed
Features
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Friendster is a social network for connecting with people you actually know in real life. Add friends only by tapping phones in person, then share posts and messages inside a real‑life friend network — not a follower graph. Why Friendster: • Real‑life friends (no follower counts, no “suggested strangers”) • No ads • No algorithmic feed manipulation Core features: • In‑person friend linking (tap‑to‑connect) • Feed for your friend graph • 1:1 and group messages • Notifications for messages and interactions Privacy Policy: https://friendster.com/pages/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://friendster.com/pages/tos/

Screenshots

HelperPlace4 screens
Friendster3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HelperPlace at 4.8 against Friendster's 4.1. HelperPlace also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 63%). Friendster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HelperPlace sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Friendster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HelperPlace holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of HelperPlace's written reviews are positive against 63% of Friendster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HelperPlace ships an update every 2 weeks, Friendster every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HelperPlace versus Friendster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelperPlaceFriendster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24 ratings) — better4.1 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews96.3% of reviews — better63.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2448 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB11 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHelperplace LimitedFriendster Labs Inc.

Customer experience

HelperPlace

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%

Friendster

All ratings48 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative26.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HelperPlace

One-time3
  • Weekly Plan$55.00
  • Family Plan$65.00
  • Premium Plan$75.00
2 purchases

Friendster

Subscriptions2
  • Friendster Premium$2.991 Month
  • Friendster Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is HelperPlace free?
HelperPlace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Friendster free?
Friendster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HelperPlace or Friendster?
HelperPlace is rated higher. HelperPlace averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Friendster averages 4.1 from 48 ratings.
Do HelperPlace or Friendster have ads?
HelperPlace shows ads; Friendster does not.
Which is updated more often, HelperPlace or Friendster?
HelperPlace ships an update every 2 weeks, and Friendster every 3 days. Most recently, HelperPlace was updated on October 15, 2026 and Friendster on October 19, 2026.

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