HelperSelect vs Umtu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HelperSelect
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Key Features and Advantages Vast Selection: Browse a large pool of qualified domestic helpers from the Philippines, Indonesia and other countries. Direct Hire: Skip the agency and connect directly with potential helpers and employers for clear communication and faster hiring. Cost-Effective: Completely free for helpers with no placement fees involved. Skip agency fee for employers. User-Friendly: Intuitive interface for easy searching and direct contact. Reliable Matches: Detailed profiles and bookmarks to make informed decisions. Benefits for Employers Cost-Saving: Save a big amount on agency fees. Time-Saving: Quickly find and hire reliable domestic helpers. Direct Communication: Establish clear and direct communication with potential hires. Wide Selection: Access a diverse range of qualified candidates. Trustworthy: Rely on verified profiles and honest reviews. Flexible: Easily manage and adjust your hiring process as needed.
Umtu
Connect with friends and communities on a social platform designed for Africa. Share posts, stories, and short videos, engage in fast messaging, and support creators. Prioritizes data efficiency and privacy.
- Posts and Stories sharing
- Short video creation (Reels)
- Fast personal and group messaging
- Creator support with points
- Private by design with no trackers
- Community moderation tools
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Umtu is the Africa-first social app — built in Zimbabwe, made for us. Share your life, follow your people, and chat like you always do — with a platform that puts Africa first and pays attention to what actually matters here: light on data, works on any phone, and made for our communities. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Posts & Stories — share photos and moments, react, comment, repost • Reels — short videos with likes, comments and shares • Chats — fast personal and group messaging with photos, voice notes and reactions • Creator support — send points to creators you love • Your wallet — points balance and history in one place WHY UMTU • Africa-first: built for Zimbabwe first, growing across the continent • Private by design: self-hosted analytics, no third-party trackers, no data sales • Community-led: report, block and moderation tools that keep the space ours Join early. Be part of building the platform we've always deserved. Questions? verify@umtu.me · Privacy: https://www.umtu.me/legal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HelperSelect at none against Umtu's 4. Umtu's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Umtu sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. HelperSelect asks for nothing beyond the download.
HelperSelect ships an update every 8 months, Umtu every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HelperSelect | Umtu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yiu Ying Ching | Advent Hub LLC |
In-app purchases
HelperSelect
No in-app purchases
Umtu
- Small points pack$0.99
- Plus points pack$4.99
- Pro points pack$9.99
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- Max points pack$19.99









