Diem vs GiveInstead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Diem
Earn money by assisting locals with various tasks, from simple chores to extensive renovations. Browse available jobs, submit offers, and get paid instantly upon completion. It's an easy way to earn extra income on your own schedule.
- Browse local job postings
- Filter jobs by distance, reviews, price, and time
- Submit offers with custom pricing and timelines
- Instant payment upon job completion
- Secure payment system powered by JPMorgan Chase
- View user reviews and ratings
- Flexible work hours
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Earn money by helping locals with everyday household work; anything from lawn mowing to full kitchen renovations! Simply browse jobs near you and make offers on the jobs you like. If you're selected, get it done and get paid - instantly! STEP 1: Browse Postings Earn money by helping locals with everyday or specialized tasks. Filter posts by distance, reviews, price, and the time that works for you. STEP 2: Make an Offer Once you found the right job, send an offer. Your offer outlines your price and timeline. STEP 3: Get Paid Instantly Once you've completed the job, feel free to leave a review. We'll send your payment instantly - it really is that easy! Why use diem? FILTER BY PAY Let’s face it, pay matters. Diem lets you choose the amount of money you’re comfortable with before doing a job. If you like the job but feel like the amount is too little you can always offer a different amount. SECURE PAYMENT Our secure payment system is powered by JPMorgan Chase (North America’s largest bank). With it, you’ll have the convenience of being paid immediately after completing a project to satisfaction. USER REVIEWS Not sure if the person paying you is the right choice? Not a problem! We believe in transparency. You can view ratings and reviews before accepting an offer. We got you covered. SEIZE THE DAY If you’re looking for extra income, work the hours you want or be your own boss, we’re here to help you seize your day. - Carpe Diem
GiveInstead
This app facilitates charitable giving by allowing users to donate funds they would have otherwise spent on non-essential purchases. It offers a unique way for individuals to practice generosity and for charities to receive additional support.
- Redirect planned spending to charities
- Support favorite charities
- Track charitable giving
- Ministry-focused giving
- Simple donation process
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GiveInstead helps givers give and charities receive in a new, unique way. Anecdotes are best. I'm on my way to work and plan to stop by for a froofy coffee on the way. I know I'm called to give as God has given so generously, and to be a good steward of what He's provided. So, I decide to pop open the GiveInstead app, type $5.87 into the amount field and - because my favorite charity is already defaulted - I just touch "Give", and I move on. I just gave ... instead of buying something I wanted but did not really need. What a concept! GiveInstead is a simple app for giving, helping generous people give in moments where they planned to spend money either way, but wish to choose giving over consuming. Imagine the result... hundreds or dollars (thousands?) given each month rather than buying stuff, "where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal" (Matt 6:19). And if you're one of the charities involved, imagine receiving more donations, on top of one-time gifts and monthly recurring giving. This app - in short - is a ministry intended to prime our collective pumps for GIVING as our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ gave so fully and sacrificially. GiveInstead is a ministry of HowGiving. Learn more at GiveInstead.app or HowGiving.org.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GiveInstead at 5.0 against Diem's 1.3. Diem's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). 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.
GiveInstead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diem has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Diem ships an update every 2 weeks, GiveInstead every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Diem | GiveInstead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DiEM Technologies Canada Inc. | HowGiving LLC |
Customer experience
Diem
GiveInstead
Bugs and requests
Diem
Reported bugs
12 issues- App never works
- Phone number already linked error
- Can't log in
- No error message or feedback
- Stuck on setup instant payments screen
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- App doesn't do the job it should
- App stalls out after payment setup
- App won't let me verify code via text
- App won't set up We Pay
- Constantly freezing and denying access
- Very buggy, most features not working
- Bugs are very noticeable
Requested features
2 requests- More job requests per week
- Instant payment option
GiveInstead
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Diem
No in-app purchases
GiveInstead
No in-app purchases
