# Upwork vs Qwick for Professionals

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qwick for Professionals at none against Upwork's 2. Qwick for Professionals also leads on ads (none vs shown). Upwork's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 22%) and ratings volume (71K vs 18K). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upwork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $27.00 per month. Qwick for Professionals asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Upwork against 4.7 for Qwick for Professionals. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Upwork's written reviews are positive against 22% of Qwick for Professionals's.

Upwork ships an update fortnightly, Qwick for Professionals every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upwork | Qwick for Professionals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwork/id1446736499/reviews) | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qwick-for-professionals/id1458652766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71K** | 18K |
| Positive reviews | **29.7% of reviews** | 21.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | #161 |
| Size | 119 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Upwork Global Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329377609) | [Qwick, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458652495) |

## What reviewers say

### Upwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwork/id1446736499)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Business, #128 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

This app provides a unified platform for managing all aspects of your work, whether you're hiring or freelancing. Post jobs, submit proposals, communicate with clients, and track projects seamlessly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Post jobs, Submit proposals, Message clients/freelancers, Track projects, Manage contracts, Purchase Connects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $27.00 | per month |
| Plus | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick notifications
- 👍 Convenient for freelancing
- 🚀 Great app for content creators
- 👍 Useful for finding opportunities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Messaging issues and delays
- 💰 Expensive with high fees
- 🔒 Poor customer support and verification process
- 🐛 Buggy and slow app performance
- 🤖 Saturated with fake jobs and scams

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when applying for jobs
- Verification and account suspension issues
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- Ability to save search criteria
- Improved messaging and notification system
- Better integration between app and website
- More transparency around fees and payment process


### Qwick for Professionals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qwick-for-professionals/id1458652766)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Find flexible food and beverage shifts with competitive daily pay. This platform connects hospitality professionals to opportunities at hotels, restaurants, and events, allowing you to set your own schedule and get paid quickly. Improve your career through a two-way rating system.

**Highlights:** Flexible shift scheduling, Daily pay options, Access to hospitality jobs, Two-way rating system, Variety of shift types, Real-time customer support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick payouts
- 👍 Flexible work schedule
- 🤝 Good customer service
- 💰 Decent pay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Poor communication from app
- 🏃‍♀️ Last-minute shifts
- 🤔 Unclear job requirements
- 🚫 Unfair deactivation/banning
- 🧠 Biased hiring decisions

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with clocking in/out and receiving payments
- Unreliable app functionality

**Requested features**

- More transparency in rating/feedback system
- Better shift availability and notification system
- Ability to dispute bad reviews/ratings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upwork free?

Upwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Qwick for Professionals free?

Qwick for Professionals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Upwork or Qwick for Professionals?

Qwick for Professionals is rated higher. Upwork averages 4.6 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while Qwick for Professionals averages 4.7 from 18K ratings.

### Do Upwork or Qwick for Professionals have ads?

Upwork shows ads; Qwick for Professionals does not.

### Which is updated more often, Upwork or Qwick for Professionals?

Upwork ships an update fortnightly, and Qwick for Professionals every 8 days. Most recently, Upwork was updated on October 19, 2026 and Qwick for Professionals on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Upwork or Qwick for Professionals?

Upwork currently peaks at #105 in the App Store charts, and Qwick for Professionals at #161. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*