Comparison

Newie vs ServiceYak

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

ServiceYak

Features
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ServiceYak is the all-in-one app for running a trade business. Quoting, jobs, invoicing and payments in one place, built for Australian tradies. Quote on the spot, run the job, and get paid faster. Everything syncs with Xero, so nothing's typed twice. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Send branded quotes your customers can accept in a tap • Turn an accepted quote into an invoice in seconds • Keep every job's details, notes and photos in one place • See every job and crew member on one simple schedule • Send professional invoices the moment the job's done • Sync your clients and invoices with Xero and QuickBooks • Import your existing clients from a spreadsheet in minutes • Capture new enquiries straight from your website • Search your whole business - clients, quotes, jobs and invoices - instantly ONE APP, PHONE AND OFFICE ServiceYak works the same on your phone on site and on the computer back at the office. Start a quote in the ute, finish the invoice at the desk - it's always in sync. BUILT FOR YOUR CREW Add your team, set who can see and do what, and keep everyone on the same page. MADE FOR AUSSIE TRADES Sparkies, plumbers, chippies, painters, landscapers, HVAC and more. ServiceYak is built in Australia, with tradies, for the way you actually work. Your data is hosted in Australia and handled under the Privacy Act. See how we protect it at https://serviceyak.com/privacy

Screenshots

Newie4 screens
ServiceYak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ServiceYak at every 5 days against Newie's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, 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, ServiceYak every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Newie versus ServiceYak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewieServiceYak
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (92 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings92 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB57 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperReco App Pty LimitedKelpie HQ Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Newie

No in-app purchases

None

ServiceYak

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Newie free?
Newie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ServiceYak free?
ServiceYak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Newie or ServiceYak have ads?
Neither Newie nor ServiceYak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Newie or ServiceYak?
Newie ships an update every 2 weeks, and ServiceYak every 5 days. Most recently, Newie was updated on November 3, 2026 and ServiceYak on October 31, 2026.

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