# CareerStarter vs Thurgood

CareerStarter and Thurgood both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of CareerStarter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Thurgood's. Thurgood's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CareerStarter against 5.0 for Thurgood. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thurgood has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of CareerStarter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Thurgood's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CareerStarter | Thurgood |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/careerstarter/id6477865059/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thurgood/id6502666156/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 75 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NCCER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652282583) | [Thurgood Industries, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746347221) |

## What reviewers say

### CareerStarter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/careerstarter/id6477865059)

Explore entry-level construction jobs and connect with employers. This free app helps job seekers discover career paths in the construction industry and find hiring opportunities.

**Highlights:** Career exploration in construction, Connect with employers, Entry-level job opportunities, Construction craft pathways, Job seeker support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thurgood

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thurgood/id6502666156)

This platform connects skilled tradespeople with job opportunities, showcasing their abilities and rewarding personal development. It aims to revolutionize how talent finds work and businesses discover skilled professionals.

**Highlights:** Showcase skills and craftsmanship, Connect with businesses, Reward personal development, Revolutionize talent connection, Find skilled trades opportunities

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CareerStarter free?

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

### Is Thurgood free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CareerStarter or Thurgood?

CareerStarter and Thurgood are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do CareerStarter or Thurgood have ads?

Neither CareerStarter nor Thurgood shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*