Comparison

HelpWanted Com vs Wurk

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

Head to head
About

HelpWanted Com

Features
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HelpWanted.com is a job board app that lets users search verified job listings, apply with one tap, save favorites, and track application status in real time. Employers can post jobs, manage applicants, and connect with qualified candidates quickly through a simple, secure interface. Subscriptions may be required to post jobs or access premium features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://helpwanted.com/privacypolicy Terms of Use (Standard Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Wurk

This app connects skilled tradespeople with businesses needing to fill shifts quickly. It offers a fair model for both workers and employers, with features for job posting, application, and in-app training to ensure preparedness.

Highlights
  • Find open shifts in your area
  • See pay upfront before applying
  • One-tap job application
  • Post unlimited jobs for businesses
  • Upload training and onboarding materials
  • In-app messaging and scheduling
  • Build worker reputation through reviews
Features
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Find Work. Fill Shifts. Get Results. Getting the right people in the right place shouldn't be hard. For too long, skilled workers have chased down job boards that don't pay fairly, and businesses have lost money waiting days to fill a single open shift. There's a better way. Meet Wurk. Wurk is the workforce marketplace built for the trades. Whether you're a skilled contractor looking for your next gig or a business that needs qualified help today, Wurk connects you in real time, with zero hassle. FINALLY! A FAIR MODEL FOR EVERYONE Most platforms take an outrageous commission every time a business makes a hire. That means workers earn less and businesses pay more just to use the platform. Wurk is different. FOR WORKERS • Workers join and use Wurk completely free • No app fees • No commissions • No percentage taken from your paycheck • What you earn is yours FOR BUSINESSES • No per-placement fees • No surprise markups • Post unlimited jobs • Hire as often as you need for one predictable cost WURK UNIVERSITY — SHOW UP READY. EVERY TIME. Most platforms stop at the hire. Wurk goes further. With Wurk University, businesses can upload training materials, onboarding documents, safety protocols, and job-specific instructions directly inside the app. Contractors review everything before their first shift so they arrive prepared, confident, and ready to contribute from minute one. • Post training content alongside any job listing • Workers review it in-app before the shift starts • Reduce onboarding time and costly first-day mistakes • Reinforce safety standards before boots hit the ground • Set clear expectations so every hire performs like a veteran FOR CONTRACTORS — WORK ON YOUR TERMS Stop waiting for callbacks. Wurk puts you in control. • Find Jobs Near You — Browse open shifts in your area right now • See Pay Upfront — Know exactly what you'll earn before you apply • One-Tap Apply — Apply to a job in seconds, no lengthy forms • Pick Your Schedule — Choose shifts that fit your life • Fast Payments — Track your earnings and get paid quickly • Build Your Reputation — Earn reviews that help you land more work Whether you work in hospitality, construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, warehousing, logistics, or general labor, Wurk has jobs that match your skills. FOR BUSINESSES — FILL YOUR ROSTER FAST Downtime is expensive. Wurk helps you stay fully staffed without the staffing agency markups. • Post a Shift in Minutes — Go live instantly, not days from now • Access Vetted Contractors — Browse worker profiles, ratings, and verified skills • Hire With One Tap — Confirm a contractor and you're done • Manage Scheduling In-App — See your entire workforce in one dashboard • Scale On Demand — Ramp up or down as your business needs change • In-App Messaging — Communicate directly with your contractors BUILT ON TRUST AND TRANSPARENCY Every contractor on Wurk goes through a verification process. Ratings and reviews are visible on every profile so businesses hire with confidence and workers build a credible track record. Secure, in-app payments mean no cash handling, no delays, no surprises. Download Wurk today! Post your first job or find your next shift in minutes. The right people. The right place. The right time.

Screenshots

HelpWanted Com4 screens
Wurk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wurk at none against HelpWanted Com's 10. HelpWanted Com's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price and ads 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. HelpWanted Com sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $229.00 per 7 days. Wurk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
HelpWanted Com versus Wurk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelpWanted ComWurk
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB69 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWantola IncTimo App LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

HelpWanted Com

Subscriptions4
  • Social Bundle Starter$229.007 Days
  • Midsize Company Subscription$229.001 Month
  • Social Bundle Boost$349.007 Days
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  • Social Bundle Turbo$469.007 Days
One-time6
  • One Job Listing Package$49.99
  • Two Job Listing Packages$99.99
  • Three Job Listing Packages$149.99
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  • Social Post Starter Package$153.99
  • Social Post Boost Package$434.99
  • Social Post Turbo Package$999.99
None

Wurk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HelpWanted Com free?
HelpWanted Com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wurk free?
Wurk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HelpWanted Com or Wurk have ads?
Neither HelpWanted Com nor Wurk shows ads.

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