Upwork vs Slash for Contractors
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Upwork
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.
- Post jobs
- Submit proposals
- Message clients/freelancers
- Track projects
- Manage contracts
- Purchase Connects
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One app. All of Upwork. Enjoy a smoother, faster, and more flexible experience designed to help you get work done. Manage your work on the go. Whether you're hiring, freelancing, or doing both, you can post jobs, purchase Connects and submit proposals, message, track projects, and manage contracts — all from a single app. Some features, including submitting proposals, require Connects. Connects are available as in-app purchases. This unified experience saves you time and helps you stay focused on what matters most: getting great work done. It’s everything you need, all in one powerful, easy-to-use app, built to support the way you work. Terms of Use: https://www.upwork.com/legal#terms-of-use To learn more about opting out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information, please visit our Privacy Center: https://www.upwork.com/legal#privacy-center
Slash for Contractors
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Slash for Contractors Slash for Contractors is built for to manage clients, job sites, and quotes from the field or the office — all in one place. This app is intended for internal use by authorized company staff and contractors only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slash for Contractors at none against Upwork's 2. Slash for Contractors also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Upwork's advantage is chart position (#112 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Upwork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $27.00 per month. Slash for Contractors asks for nothing beyond the download.
Upwork ships an update fortnightly, Slash for Contractors every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Upwork | Slash for Contractors |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (71K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 71K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #112 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Upwork Global Inc. | Jaime Gomez |
Bugs and requests
Upwork
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when applying for jobs
- Verification and account suspension issues
- Unreliable push notifications
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to save search criteria
- Improved messaging and notification system
- Better integration between app and website
- More transparency around fees and payment process
Slash for Contractors
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Upwork
- Plus$27.001 Month
- Plus$29.991 Month
Slash for Contractors
No in-app purchases
