It's close: Thumbtack edges it 7.9 to 7.8, so the right pick depends on what you need. Thumbtack wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Timeleft on 3.
Homeowners comparing quotes from local pros for repairs and projects
Newcomers to a city and anyone wanting to widen their circle in person
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Thumbtack | Timeleft |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Community & Events | Community & Events |
| Category rank | #9 of 12 | #10 of 12 |
| Developer | Thumbtack, Inc. | Timeleft SAS |
| Pricing | Free | Subscription |
| Usable for free | Yes | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | — |
Common questions
Is Thumbtack better than Timeleft?
It's close: Thumbtack edges it 7.9 to 7.8, so the right pick depends on what you need. Thumbtack wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Timeleft on 3.
Which is cheaper, Thumbtack or Timeleft?
Thumbtack: Free for customers; pros pay Thumbtack, and you pay the pro for the job. Timeleft: Free to download; booking takes a paid membership, and you pay for your own food. On value for money, Thumbtack scores higher.
Do Thumbtack and Timeleft work on the same devices?
Only Thumbtack runs on Web.
Which is more private, Thumbtack or Timeleft?
Timeleft scores higher on privacy (6.6/10). App Store label: contact info and identifiers may be used to track you; financial, sensitive info and your content may be linked to you. Google Play lists data shared for advertising.
Strengths and weaknesses
Thumbtack
- Covers far more trades than odd-job apps
- Cost estimates shown on many services
- Free for customers to post and compare
- Expect a flurry of messages from pros
- Heavy tracking, per its App Store privacy label
- Built for the US, and pro quality varies
Thumbtack connects you with local professionals for bigger home jobs, from plumbing and cleaning to landscaping and remodels. You describe the project, compare cost estimates, reviews and credentials, then message pros directly. A new AI flow being rolled out can scope the job from a photo or voice note. It is free for you, but pros pay to reach you, so expect follow-ups, and it tracks more than most apps here.
Full Thumbtack review
Timeleft
- No swiping or profiles, just show up
- Groups matched by personality and age
- Easy to rebook with people you clicked with
- Membership plus your own meal adds up
- Tracks contact info and identifiers
- Only runs in its listed cities
Timeleft takes the awkward planning out of making new friends. Take a personality quiz, book a Wednesday dinner, and on the day it reveals the restaurant and a preview of your table of four to six strangers. There are women-only dinners, runs, coffee and walks too, in more than 200 cities across 52 countries. Your food and drinks are paid at the venue on top of the membership, and the app tracks more than we'd like.
Full Timeleft review
