Comparison

JunkGuru vs FixHive

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

Head to head
About

JunkGuru

This app connects approved contractors with local junk removal jobs. Earn extra income by finding, accepting, and managing hauling work directly from your phone. Review job details, track progress, and upload completion photos.

Highlights
  • Find local junk removal jobs
  • Accept jobs based on schedule
  • Review job details
  • Manage jobs from phone
  • Upload completion photos
  • Track jobs in one place
Features
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JunkGuru by JunkGurus helps approved contractors earn extra income by completing local junk removal jobs. Use the app to find available jobs, review the details, accept the work you want, and manage each job from your phone.
Jobs may include furniture removal, bulk item pickup, apartment clean outs, trash-outs, and other hauling work. 
With the app, you can:
 Find local junk removal jobs
Accept jobs that fit your schedule
See where to go and what needs to be removed
Get clear job details before you arrive
Upload photos when the work is complete Track your jobs in one place JunkGuru is built for people who want a simple way to earn money doing junk removal work.

About

FixHive

Features
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FixHive — On-Demand Home Repair, Done Right Stop chasing contractors. Start fixing your home. FixHive connects homeowners with verified local professionals for everything from emergency plumbing leaks to full kitchen renovations — all from your phone, with transparent pricing and real ratings. HOW IT WORKS Snap a photo and describe what needs fixing. Choose a service category and add your address. Local pros review your request and submit competitive bids. Compare bids side by side — see pricing, availability, vendor profiles, and Google ratings. Accept the bid you want. The pro shows up, gets the job done, and you pay securely through the app. No more cold-calling five contractors. No more no-shows. No more sticker shock at the end of a job. 13 SERVICE CATEGORIES COVERED • Plumbing • Electrical • HVAC / Heating & Cooling • Appliance Repair • Roofing • Pest Control • Landscaping & Lawn Care • General Maintenance & Handyman • Painting • Flooring • Windows & Doors • Cleaning • Other (anything else your home needs) WHY HOMEOWNERS LOVE FIXHIVE • Real Ratings, Not Marketing. Every vendor's Google Business rating and review count are pulled in automatically. After five FixHive jobs, you'll also see in-app ratings from real FixHive customers. • Photo-Driven Requests. Attach photos directly to your request so pros can quote accurately the first time — no surprise upcharges when they arrive. • Competitive Bids. Multiple vendors bid on your job. You pick the one that fits your budget and timeline. • Secure Stripe Payments. Pay invoices through Stripe Checkout — protected, encrypted, and trusted by millions of businesses worldwide. • Edit or Cancel Anytime. Made a typo? Need to add details? Edit your request anytime before bids come in. Plans changed? Cancel with one tap. • Push Notifications. Get notified the second a bid is placed so you can lock in a pro fast. FOR HOME SERVICE PROFESSIONALS FixHive is also the smartest way to grow your trades business — without the overhead of traditional lead-gen platforms. • Instant Lead Alerts. Get a push notification the moment a request matches your service types. • Bid on Your Terms. Set your own price, date, and availability. Only take the jobs you want. • Direct Stripe Express Payouts. Earnings hit your bank account directly — no waiting on checks, no platform middleman holding your money. • Earnings Dashboard. Track your revenue by week, month, or year with a clean dashboard built for contractors. See completed jobs, average ticket, and trends at a glance. • Simple Invoicing. Submit itemized invoices in seconds when a job is done. Customers pay directly through the app. • Build Your Reputation. Your Google rating, completed job count, and FixHive ratings are showcased on your profile — building instant trust with new customers. BUILT WITH SECURITY & TRUST IN MIND • All payments processed by Stripe — PCI-compliant, end-to-end encrypted. • Vendor profiles include verified business information and licensing where applicable. • Your personal information stays private. We never sell your data. • Photos and messages are tied to your job — not shared elsewhere. ABOUT HEMI ENTERPRISES FixHive is built by Hemi Enterprises, a technology company focused on building software that solves real, everyday problems. We believe the best apps get out of the way and just work — so we built a marketplace that's transparent, fair, and actually fun to use. START FIXING TODAY Whether your dishwasher is leaking, your AC is dying mid-summer, or you're finally ready to repaint the living room — FixHive has a verified pro ready to bid. Download FixHive and get your next home repair done the right way. Questions or feedback? Email us at support@fixhiveapp.com — we read every message.

Screenshots

JunkGuru4 screens
FixHive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FixHive at 15.1 against JunkGuru's 17.6. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
JunkGuru versus FixHive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJunkGuruFixHive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunkGurusHemi Enterprises LLC

In-app purchases

None

JunkGuru

No in-app purchases

None

FixHive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JunkGuru free?
JunkGuru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FixHive free?
FixHive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JunkGuru or FixHive have ads?
Neither JunkGuru nor FixHive shows ads.

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