# Handy.com vs Cleanster

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handy.com at none against Cleanster's 10. Handy.com also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (29K vs 529). Cleanster's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (56% vs 38%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cleanster sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Handy.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Handy.com against 4.0 for Cleanster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handy.com has 29K ratings behind it against 529, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Handy.com's written reviews are positive against 56% of Cleanster's.

Handy.com ships an update every 6 weeks, Cleanster every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handy.com | Cleanster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handycom/id604419063/reviews)** | [4.0 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanster-cleaning-services/id1468308350/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 529 |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Handybook, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567513085) | [Cleanster Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468308349) |

## What reviewers say

### Handy.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handycom/id604419063)

Easily book vetted home cleaners and handymen for various services across North America and the UK. Schedule appointments, manage bookings, and pay securely through the app. Professionals are background-checked and insured, with a happiness guarantee.

**Highlights:** Book top-rated cleaners and handymen, Services in over 20 cities, Secure in-app payments, Manage bookings on the go, Background-checked and insured professionals, Next-day availability, Handy Happiness Guarantee

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Found a great handyman quickly
- 👍 Great people come to the house

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Unreliable service, cleaners/handymen often cancel at the last minute
- 💰 Overcharged for services, hidden fees and charges
- 🤖 Poor customer service, only email support with slow response times
- 🤔 Unclear booking and cancellation policies
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent quality of service providers

**Reported bugs**

- Booking system issues, unable to manage bookings properly
- Incorrect or misleading information provided through the app

**Requested features**

- Allow customers to choose preferred service providers
- Improve communication and transparency around bookings
- Offer phone support for better customer service


### Cleanster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanster-cleaning-services/id1468308350)

This app connects users with top-rated cleaning professionals for various services including Airbnb, home, deep, and office cleaning. It offers features like customizable checklists, automated scheduling, and in-app messaging for a hassle-free experience.

**Highlights:** Connect with top-rated cleaners, Customizable photo checklists, Automated scheduling, In-app messaging, Auto-translation, Before and after photo/video uploads

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SaaS Version (1 property) | $3.99 | per month |
| SaaS Version (5 properties) | $19.99 | per month |
| SaaS Version (10 properties) | $39.99 | per month |
| SaaS Version (15 properties) | $59.99 | per month |
| SaaS Version (20 properties) | $79.99 | per month |
| SaaS Version (30 properties) | $119.99 | per month |
| SaaS Version (40 properties) | $159.99 | per month |
| SaaS Version (50 properties) | $199.99 | per month |
| SaaS Version (60 properties) | $239.99 | per month |
| SaaS Version (80 properties) | $319.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient service
- 💡 Great concept
- 👍 Professional cleaners
- 👍 Excellent communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Unreliable service
- ⚠️ Poor customer support
- ⚠️ Cleaners don't show up
- ⚠️ Unethical practices
- ⚠️ Charges without service

**Reported bugs**

- App glitches and errors
- Incorrect booking information

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for bookings
- Ability to communicate with cleaners
- More transparency on pricing and policies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handy.com free?

Handy.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cleanster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Handy.com or Cleanster?

Handy.com is rated higher. Handy.com averages 4.1 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Cleanster averages 4.0 from 529 ratings.

### Do Handy.com or Cleanster have ads?

Cleanster shows ads; Handy.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, Handy.com or Cleanster?

Handy.com ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cleanster every 11 days. Most recently, Handy.com was updated on September 29, 2026 and Cleanster on September 28, 2026.

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