LocalBuddy vs Helpy
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.
Helpy
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Need a hand? A neighbor is nearby. Helpy connects people who need help with neighbors who want to give it. Post a request → neighbors offer help → chat → rate the experience. Handyman, tech help, shopping, moving, advice and more - all with phone-verified neighbors you can trust.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LocalBuddy at none against Helpy's shown. LocalBuddy also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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, Helpy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LocalBuddy | Helpy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | VIGOR1980 LLC | Nir Raz |
In-app purchases
LocalBuddy
No in-app purchases
Helpy
No in-app purchases
