Tuktu vs Granda

Tuktu is a community-powered care provider that matches family members and seniors who need support to safe, local, friendly companions for everyday needs. Our smart matchmaking connects you with best-fit companions – just like family – with the advantage of lower cost and flexible terms. WHY CHOOSE TUKTU? • Safety – All Tuktu helpers undergo a thorough background check, including a criminal record check, reference checks, and empathy-based training. • Affordability – Our Tuktu helpers are members of the community, not full-time caregivers. You are billed for a minimum of 1 hour, and after the first hour in 15 minutes increments. • Flexibility – There are no contracts or fixed terms, you can book services on-demand when you need them. You can book a service from 24 hours in advance up to 2 weeks in advance. • Support – We are reachable between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM by phone and email for any questions about our services or issue with a booking. OUR SERVICES • Companions – Quality time and great conversation. Book an engaging Tuktu for hobby activities, as company for a walk, or just for spending time together. • Helpers at home – A variety of household services to help aging at home. Book a friendly Tuktu for housekeeping, tech help, shopping, gardening and more. • Travel Assistants– Accompaniment by car, public transport or walking. Book a reliable Tuktu for medical appointments, shopping trips, visiting friends and more. … and specialized and seasonal services such as Virtual assistants and Snow removal. HOW IT WORKS 1. Download our app, sign up with your phone number, and create a profile for either yourself or a loved one with our onboarding. 2. Select which service you want, who you are booking for, where and when you want the service, and find your perfect Tuktu with the help of our smart matchmaking. 3. If needed, we will call you for additional info before service time. You can also chat with your Tuktu inside the app if you need to sort out details or ask questions. 4. Your Tuktu will arrive to provide top-quality service! They will log the start and end time of the service for billing purposes. 6. Pay easily online with your credit card via Stripe. We also offer payment via cheque with an invoice. 5. Rate and review your Tuktu to let us know how they did! Visit www.tuktu.ca to learn more about us.

Meet Granda — a friendly companion for aging well. Getting older shouldn't mean feeling alone. Granda is a warm, patient companion you can talk to any time of day, right from your phone. Say hello and Granda greets you by name, remembers your conversations, and truly listens. GRANDA FAMILY — OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION Granda Family adds phone companionship, family check-ins and shared memories. Core companionship stays free. • Granda Family Monthly — CA$29.00 per month • Granda Family Annual — CA$279.00 per year Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://granda.ca/privacy Whether you'd like a friendly chat over your morning tea, someone to share a story with, or a little game to pass the afternoon, Granda is always there — and it's made to be simple and comfortable, especially if apps aren't really your thing. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH GRANDA • Chat any time — a kind, unhurried conversation whenever you want one • Talk out loud — tap once to call Granda and let a friendly voice keep you company • Hear a story — sit back, relax, and listen • Play a game — word games and trivia to keep your mind active • Feel remembered — Granda greets you by name and remembers what matters to you MADE FOR OLDER ADULTS Granda is built senior-first: large, clear text, simple screens, and one gentle thing to do at a time. No clutter, no confusion — just a friendly companion that's easy to reach. FOR FAMILIES If someone you love could use more company during the day, Granda offers a warm, safe way for them to stay engaged, chat, and feel connected — any time, without needing anyone else to be available. COMPANIONSHIP YOU CAN COUNT ON Core companionship is free — we believe a friendly conversation shouldn't be locked behind a paywall. No ads, ever. A NOTE ON WHAT GRANDA IS Granda is an AI companion — a friendly computer program, not a real person. It's here for company and conversation, and it is not a substitute for medical care, professional advice, or human relationships. Granda does not provide medical guidance. Your conversations are private, and we never use your message content for advertising. You're always in control of your data and can delete it any time. Download Granda — and never feel alone.