Dirota vs Helpy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dirota
Find apartments, houses, and rooms for rent directly from hosts without any fees. This platform offers smart search filters, flexible rental options, and verified listings for a seamless rental experience.
- No rental commission fees
- Direct chat with hosts
- Smart search filters
- Flexible rental terms
- Verified property listings
- Bilingual support (Hebrew/English)
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Dirota is your all-in-one rental marketplace for apartments, houses, and rooms — whether for a few days or a few years. Connect directly with hosts, skip fees, and find flexible rentals across Israel. Key Features No Fees – Chat directly with hosts and rent commission-free Smart Search – Filter by location, price, rooms, and amenities Flexible Rentals – Sublets, roommates, or long-term homes Dual Mode – Switch easily between “Rent” and “Host” views Verified Listings – Real places from trusted hosts Bilingual Support – Available in Hebrew and English Why Dirota No hidden costs or agency commissions Instant chat and real-time alerts for new listings Save and organize your favorite homes Secure profiles and a trusted community List your property in minutes — completely free Perfect For Long-term renters Students seeking short-term apartments Professionals relocating for work Travelers needing local stays Hosts renting rooms or full properties
Helpy
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Looking for a workout partner, someone to hang a shelf, or help before a test? On Helpy, neighbors nearby help each other, for free. How it works: • Post a request in seconds: what you need and when • Neighbors nearby see it and offer to help • Accept and coordinate in chat • Rate each other afterwards; ratings stay on the profile What neighbors help with: • Activity partners: running, walking, workouts, hikes • Handyman jobs and small home repairs • Tutoring and language practice • Help for older neighbors, computer and phone help • Moving, rides, borrowing and giveaways • Advice from neighbors who know the field Want to help? Offer what you're good at, when it suits you. Privacy: • Your exact location is shared only once you start talking • Your phone number is not shown on your profile • Block and report at any time Helpy is completely free: no fees, no ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dirota at none against Helpy's shown. 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.
Dirota ships an update every 5 days, Helpy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dirota | Helpy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Daniel Michelson | Nir Raz |
In-app purchases
Dirota
No in-app purchases
Helpy
No in-app purchases









