The app in your hands
Swipe through the real screens — neighbourly, fast, and honest about price.
8 service categories, AI-ranked by best value near you
1 / 5 — drag, swipe, or use arrow keys
See it in action
90 seconds — browse, score, book.
Built for the value-first hire
Every detail designed to make sure you never overpay for great help.
AI value score, not just price
A 0–100 score weighing quality and affordability together. Green = outstanding value. Stop gambling on the cheapest listing.
Real reviews, verified workers
Every rating tied to a real completed job. Verified badge means ID + background check — so you know who's showing up.
ETA before you commit
See how far away a worker is and when they can start before you reach out. No surprise 'I can be there in 3 days.'
Demand trends that signal quality
8-week sparkbar shows if a worker's been busy lately. High demand = real repeat customers, not just inflated ratings.
Hyper-local, not platform-wide
Results ranked by distance + value for your specific neighbourhood. Workers who can actually be there fast.
Post a job, let workers apply
Don't want to browse? Post your task and budget. Let qualified workers bid — and pick the best value that comes in.
8 service categories at launch
Not cheapest. Not most-reviewed. Best value.
Our AI value score (0–100) weighs worker rating and hourly rate together, rewarding workers who deliver exceptional quality at a fair price — not just the ones who undercut everyone or have the most reviews.
- 56 pts from star rating (quality first)
- 44 pts from rate (affordability second)
- Colour-coded: Outstanding · Great · Fair · Premium
Example — Marisol Vega · Cleaning
Outstanding value
4.9 ★ · 214 reviews · $19/hr · 35 min away
Where PennyHands is heading
Today we match. Tomorrow AI makes every hire smarter and safer.
AI negotiation coach
Suggest a fair counter-offer based on local market rates and worker demand before you message them.
PlannedPrice-drop alerts
Track workers you like. Get notified when a high-scorer drops their rate or opens a new time slot.
PlannedBundle discounts
AI spots when one worker could knock out multiple tasks at a lower combined rate than booking separately.
PlannedReal-time availability
Live schedule integration — see actual open slots, not just estimated ETAs, so booking is one tap and done.
PlannedFollow the build
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