# Jointly vs Lotsa Helping Hands

The clearest difference is rating: Jointly at 5.0 against Lotsa Helping Hands's 2.7. Jointly also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 9%). Lotsa Helping Hands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (52 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jointly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lotsa Helping Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jointly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lotsa Helping Hands has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Jointly's written reviews are positive against 9% of Lotsa Helping Hands's.

Jointly ships an update every 5 weeks, Lotsa Helping Hands every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jointly | Lotsa Helping Hands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jointly/id560178300/reviews)** | [2.7 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lotsa-helping-hands/id606923858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 8.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carers UK](https://appshunter.io/developer/560178303) | [Lotsa Helping Hands, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/606923861) |

## What reviewers say

### Jointly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jointly/id560178300)

Coordinate care for loved ones with a dedicated app. Organize tasks, medications, and communication within a secure group. Designed by carers for carers, it simplifies caregiving.

**Highlights:** Circles of care for group coordination, Task and to-do list management, Medication tracking, Group messaging and photo sharing, Calendar for event scheduling, Profile and contact management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jointly Circle Token | $2.99 | one-time |


### Lotsa Helping Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lotsa-helping-hands/id606923858)

This app helps coordinate support for individuals and families during challenging times. It allows users to organize tasks like meal deliveries and rides, share updates with a network, and receive emotional support through messages and photos.

**Highlights:** Organize help with tasks, Schedule meal deliveries, Coordinate rides to appointments, Communicate updates to network, Share photos and well wishes, Create a support community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Website is great
- 👍 Website works well
- 👍 Functional overall
- 👍 Stable and user friendly
- 👍 Makes helping easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App has room for improvement
- 🐛 Horrible app
- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 🐛 Doesn't work at all
- 🐛 Cumbersome and limited app

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot see full calendar
- Cannot choose notification types
- Cannot make recurring tasks
- Calendar colors not showing correctly
- App quits working

**Requested features**

- See full calendar on app
- Choose notification types
- Create recurring tasks
- Improved calendar view on app
- Share button in settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jointly free?

Jointly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lotsa Helping Hands free?

Lotsa Helping Hands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jointly or Lotsa Helping Hands?

Jointly is rated higher. Jointly averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Lotsa Helping Hands averages 2.7 from 52 ratings.

### Do Jointly or Lotsa Helping Hands have ads?

Neither Jointly nor Lotsa Helping Hands shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jointly or Lotsa Helping Hands?

Jointly ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lotsa Helping Hands every 2 months. Most recently, Jointly was updated on October 21, 2026 and Lotsa Helping Hands on October 17, 2026.

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