Comparison

Newie vs HelpingHandsAU

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

Head to head
About

Newie

This app allows service providers to easily sell their services and manage payments, subscriptions, and customer interactions. It streamlines administrative tasks, enabling users to save time and increase earnings. Buyers can securely purchase services with a simple, one-tap sign-up process.

Highlights
  • Sell services in seconds
  • Automated payments and subscriptions
  • Accept in-person payments (Tap to Pay)
  • Create service profiles easily
  • Manage subscribers and customers
  • In-app chat with customers
  • Sales and reporting dashboard
Features
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Sell any service in seconds with Newie. Save time, earn more and cut admin. Sign up with one tap. Simple, secure & easy payments. SELLERS: From personal trainers, to marketing consultants, to side hustles; the best service providers are joining Newie to save time, stay organized and earn more. SELLER BENEFITS • Put your payments on autopilot with subscriptions and one-off payments. • Save hours of admin every week • Accept in person payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone • Create a profile in minutes – no website developer needed • Stay organized with easy subscriber management • Share links to your Newie profile and plans on social media or via DM • Link to your profile or plans with QR Codes • Easily add and update your plans and products anytime • Chat with all your customers in one place • See all sales and reports in one place • Send files, videos and images to customers BUYERS: Sign up is one tap so you can securely purchase from any service provider in seconds. BUYER BENEFITS • Pay securely in app • No hidden fees or surprises • Easily manage payments and subscriptions • Chat directly with service providers • Get payment reminders & receipts • Sign in with Apple • Pay with Apple Pay or credit/debit card By downloading Newie you agree to our Terms of Use. You can read our terms at https://newie.app/terms If you need help or have questions, read our documentation at: https://docs.newie.app/

About

HelpingHandsAU

Features
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Australia's most trusted home services marketplace — connecting homeowners with skilled professionals through technology built on transparency, trust, and community.

Screenshots

Newie4 screens
HelpingHandsAU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Newie at none against HelpingHandsAU's shown. HelpingHandsAU's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Newie ships an update every 2 weeks, HelpingHandsAU weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Newie versus HelpingHandsAU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewieHelpingHandsAU
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (93 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings93 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB44 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperReco App Pty LimitedEdusoft Consultants Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Newie

No in-app purchases

None

HelpingHandsAU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Newie free?
Newie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HelpingHandsAU free?
HelpingHandsAU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Newie or HelpingHandsAU have ads?
HelpingHandsAU shows ads; Newie does not.
Which is updated more often, Newie or HelpingHandsAU?
Newie ships an update every 2 weeks, and HelpingHandsAU weekly. Most recently, Newie was updated on November 12, 2026 and HelpingHandsAU on November 13, 2026.

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