Comparison

Gopher Request vs Jackalope

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

Head to head
About

Gopher Request

This app connects users with local individuals for a wide range of services and tasks. Simply describe your needs, set your price, and local "Gophers" will accept and complete the job. It's a direct way to hire help for errands, deliveries, repairs, and more from your community.

Highlights
  • Request diverse services
  • Set your own price
  • Connect with local helpers
  • Direct communication with workers
  • Rate and favorite providers
  • Same-hour service options
Features
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Gopher is your community marketplace for getting things done. One app, any service. Deliveries, errands, rides, moving help, lawn care, junk removal, minor home repairs, and just about anything else on your list. There’s always someone who can help you right around the corner—and we make hiring them easy. Simply describe the errand or task you need in your own words, set the price you think is fair (or ask for bids), and say when and where you need it done. We’ll immediately post your request to every capable worker in your area. HOW IT WORKS • Pick a category and tell us what you need—photos welcome • Set your price, or ask for offers and choose one • A nearby Gopher accepts—follow the job live on the map • Confirm the finished work, then rate your Gopher • Add the good ones to MY Gophers—they get first shot at your next request WHY GOPHER • You set the price—no platform markups or inflated item pricing • Real people nearby, often available within the hour • Know who is coming—vetted and rated, with reviews up front • Any task, big or small—one time or every week • Your money goes to the person doing the work, not to corporate fees With Gopher, you’re not ordering a service—you’re hiring help directly from your community. If it’s on your list, it’s in our scope. Gopher it! **Age-restricted deliveries require valid ID and compliance with all applicable laws.

About

Jackalope

This app helps freelancers and gig workers manage their careers. It offers tools to find jobs, schedule work, track finances, and access exclusive offers. Earn rewards by using the platform to work smarter.

Highlights
  • Gig matching for job opportunities
  • Schedule management for multiple jobs
  • Finance tracking for earnings and expenses
  • Automatic mileage tracking
  • Curated promos and offers
  • Reward points redemption
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Jackalope is here to make it easier to be your own boss. We provide tools for intelligent self-employment: find work, manage your schedule, track your finances, access curated promos & offers, and earn points you can redeem for rewards. With Jackalope, you work smarter, not harder. Our Gig Matching process will help you find work that fits your life, not the other way around. From on-demand work to temporary positions and full-time opportunities, you can build the way you work from our list of curated job providers. We are constantly working to bring you more opportunities to earn. Juggling multiple jobs is never an easy task, but our Scheduling tool was built from the ground up with the gig worker in mind. Organize your time across all your jobs and tasks and visualize your week in a way that allows you to work more efficiently. With our streamlined Finance tool, tracking earnings, expenses & mileage has never been easier. Sort by category or job, see where you earn the most, and save thousands every year on your taxes by keeping track of your expenses & mileage. NEW: automatically track mileage by starting & ending a trip when you drive for work to maximize savings. Our community gets access to a growing list of curated promos and offers, and as you use the app, you'll earn points that you can redeem for gifts, services and discounts from our partners. Download Jackalope for FREE and start working in a way that actually works, for you. To learn more about Jackalope and read helpful tips for successful self-employment, visit https://www.jackalo.pe. Have any questions or want to say hello? Send us an email at hello@jackalo.pe.

Screenshots

Gopher Request4 screens
Jackalope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gopher Request at 80% against Jackalope's 35%. Gopher Request also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gopher Request holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gopher Request has 127 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Gopher Request's written reviews are positive against 35% of Jackalope's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gopher Request ships an update every 2 weeks, Jackalope every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Gopher Request versus Jackalope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGopher RequestJackalope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (127 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews — better35.0% of reviews
Number of ratings127 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGopher, Inc.Jackalope Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

Gopher Request

All ratings127 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.3%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.4%

Jackalope

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.0%

Bugs and requests

Gopher Request

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Software is glitchy and buggy
  • Unable to type in card numbers
  • Requests disappear after closing the app
  • System returns error messages during sign-up
  • Username/email taken but no password reset link
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  • Time out errors when writing reviews
  • Blank pages after login

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve app stability and reduce glitches
  • Increase the number of active couriers
  • Faster support response times
  • More reliable transaction processing
  • Better user interface for inputting information

Jackalope

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gopher Request

No in-app purchases

None

Jackalope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gopher Request free?
Gopher Request is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jackalope free?
Jackalope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gopher Request or Jackalope?
Gopher Request is rated higher. Gopher Request averages 4.3 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Jackalope averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Gopher Request or Jackalope have ads?
Jackalope shows ads; Gopher Request does not.
Which is updated more often, Gopher Request or Jackalope?
Gopher Request ships an update every 2 weeks, and Jackalope every 2 months. Most recently, Gopher Request was updated on September 25, 2026 and Jackalope on August 3, 2026.

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