LocalBuddy vs Qwikyo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LocalBuddy
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LocalBuddy connects people who need help with local part-time service providers. You can easily find trusted helpers for daily tasks such as babysitting, house cleaning, pet sitting, or car washing. No bidding, no waiting — just book directly and get things done faster. Main Features: • Find and book local helpers nearby • Chat to confirm details easily • Track your service history • Safe payment through Stripe LocalBuddy makes your life easier while supporting your local community.
Qwikyo
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Local help, made simple. Qwikyo helps you post everyday tasks and connect with interested local taskers. Describe what you need, add your timing and budget, compare profiles, feedback and prices, then choose the person who fits your task. POST A TASK Find help for home repairs, cleaning, tutoring, photography, moving and more. Chat with taskers to confirm the details before work begins. OFFER YOUR SKILLS Build a tasker profile, reply to relevant work, set your own rates and keep 100% of your task earnings with zero platform commission. USE YOUR VOICE Describe a task by voice and let Qwikyo draft the details. Review and edit the draft before posting. DO MORE LOCALLY Browse and post marketplace listings, discover nearby providers, and arrange local transport where available. Availability varies by location and category. Always review profiles, feedback, prices and task details before choosing a provider. Download Qwikyo and get your next task moving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LocalBuddy at 12.0 against Qwikyo's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LocalBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, Qwikyo weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 12, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LocalBuddy | Qwikyo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VIGOR1980 LLC | Agentic Base Private Limited |
In-app purchases
LocalBuddy
No in-app purchases
Qwikyo
No in-app purchases
