Thumbtack: Home Service Pros

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A weekly roundup of Thumbtack: Home Service Pros's key feedback

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Notification Issues

A significant number of users, approximately 10%, report issues with turning off notifications, leading to frustration and app deletion. Users find the persistent notifications intrusive and difficult to manage. Example: 'I deleted the app because I couldn’t turn off notifications.'

I deleted the app because I couldn’t turn off notifications.

2

Lead Charging Concerns

Around 15% of users, particularly service providers, express dissatisfaction with Thumbtack's lead-charging system. They feel exploited by being charged for leads that do not convert into actual jobs, which they consider unfair and financially draining. Example: 'I keep paying for leads that turn out to be invalid.'

I keep paying for leads that turn out to be invalid.

3

Data Privacy Issues

Approximately 8% of users are concerned about their personal information being sold, leading to an increase in spam calls and messages. This breach of privacy has led to distrust and app uninstallation. Example: 'These guys took my info and sold it to literally everyone under the Sun.'

These guys took my info and sold it to literally everyone under the Sun.

4

Fake Reviews and Scams

About 12% of users have encountered issues with fake reviews and scams, where service providers manipulate ratings or provide subpar services. This has led to a lack of trust in the platform's reliability. Example: 'Their pros are able to carefully vet which reviews stay leading to very high ratings for essentially con-men.'

Their pros are able to carefully vet which reviews stay leading to very high ratings for essentially con-men.

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Thumbtack: Home Service Pros
Thumbtack receives generally positive feedback for its ease of use and the ability to quickly connect users with local professionals. Users appreciate the variety of services offered and the reliability of the professionals, although some have experienced issues with app functionality and unresponsive contractors.

#2 RUNNER UP

Angi
Angi has mixed reviews, with some users praising the app for providing multiple quotes and connecting them with qualified professionals. However, many users report issues with spam calls, unqualified contractors, and poor customer service, leading to a frustrating experience.

#3 Straggler

TaskRabbit
TaskRabbit is criticized for high fees, unreliable taskers, and poor customer service. Users frequently encounter issues with taskers canceling last minute and the app's functionality, leading to dissatisfaction and a lack of trust in the platform.
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Thumbtack: Home Service Pros
#1 Users Choice
Thumbtack receives generally positive feedback for its ease of use and the ability to quickly connect users with local professionals. Users appreciate the variety of services offered and the reliability of the professionals, although some have experienced issues with app functionality and unresponsive contractors.
Angi
#2 Runner-up
Angi has mixed reviews, with some users praising the app for providing multiple quotes and connecting them with qualified professionals. However, many users report issues with spam calls, unqualified contractors, and poor customer service, leading to a frustrating experience.
TaskRabbit
#3 Straggler
TaskRabbit is criticized for high fees, unreliable taskers, and poor customer service. Users frequently encounter issues with taskers canceling last minute and the app's functionality, leading to dissatisfaction and a lack of trust in the platform.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Notification Issues
Users are unable to turn off notifications, leading to persistent alerts that cannot be dismissed. This creates a frustrating user experience and may lead to app deletion.
I deleted the app because I couldn’t turn off notifications.
Data Privacy Concerns
Users report that their personal information is being sold, resulting in an influx of spam calls and messages. This raises significant privacy concerns and damages trust in the platform.
I get about 10 spam calls a day now after downloading this app.
Lead Charging System
The app's lead charging system is perceived as unfair, with professionals being charged for leads that do not convert into jobs. This results in financial losses and dissatisfaction among service providers.
I keep paying for leads that turn out to be invalid.
Account Deactivation
Users experience sudden account deactivations without clear reasons, disrupting their ability to use the service and causing project delays. This indicates a need for improved account management and communication.
My account was deactivated without warning or reason given.
Review Manipulation
There are allegations of review manipulation, where negative reviews are removed or not counted, leading to misleadingly high ratings for service providers. This undermines the credibility of the platform's review system.
If you write a bad review, they will ban the customer.
Unauthorized Charges
Users report unauthorized charges to their accounts, often without clear consent or understanding of the fees. This creates a perception of the app as a scam and erodes user trust.
I got 3 unauthorized charges after signing up on this app.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Notification Issues
Users are unable to turn off notifications, leading to persistent alerts that cannot be dismissed. This creates a frustrating user experience and may lead to app deletion.
Data Privacy Concerns
Users report that their personal information is being sold, resulting in an influx of spam calls and messages. This raises significant privacy concerns and damages trust in the platform.
Lead Charging System
The app's lead charging system is perceived as unfair, with professionals being charged for leads that do not convert into jobs. This results in financial losses and dissatisfaction among service providers.
Account Deactivation
Users experience sudden account deactivations without clear reasons, disrupting their ability to use the service and causing project delays. This indicates a need for improved account management and communication.
Review Manipulation
There are allegations of review manipulation, where negative reviews are removed or not counted, leading to misleadingly high ratings for service providers. This undermines the credibility of the platform's review system.
Unauthorized Charges
Users report unauthorized charges to their accounts, often without clear consent or understanding of the fees. This creates a perception of the app as a scam and erodes user trust.

Quotes of the week

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I deleted the app because I couldn’t turn off notifications. The app always showed notifications and couldn’t find them.
Mf2429
Used the app to pay a contractor. Contractor hit the road. Now no one will give me my money. SCAM.
data duped
These guys took my info and sold it to literally everyone under the Sun. I get about 10 spam calls a day now after downloading this app.
nathan88k

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I deleted the app because I couldn’t turn off notifications. The app always showed notifications and couldn’t find them.
Candice Wu
App Store
Used the app to pay a contractor. Contractor hit the road. Now no one will give me my money. SCAM.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
These guys took my info and sold it to literally everyone under the Sun. I get about 10 spam calls a day now after downloading this app.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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