Pickle
Original author(s)
  • Daneh Westropp
  • Bee Binitie
  • Dmtry Yhans
Developer(s)Pickle Jobs Ltd
Initial releaseJune 2015; 9 years ago (2015-06)
Operating systemiOS
Size78.9 MB
Available inEnglish
TypeFreelance marketplace
Websitewearepickle.com

Pickle is a location-based mobile marketplace that matches freelance labor with tasks posted by other users. The platform allows users to negotiate how tasks are completed and payment, which is processed through PayPal.[1] Pickle takes a 10% commission from the both users in each transaction.[1]

One unique feature of the app is the ability to facilitate dares which users are then rewarded for completing.[1] Examples include shaving one's head or streaking in public.[2]

Pickle has been compared to rival services TaskRabbit and Handy,[3] however the integration of social media and commenting allows for more flexible transactions than an other services, according to the creators.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Bucher, Mike (16 May 2017). "Pickle is a TaskRabbit-style app for Generation Z". TechCrunch. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  2. ^ Tamburro, Paul (25 January 2017). "Pickle App Lets People Pay You to Do Dares". CraveOnline. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  3. ^ Glass, Katie (4 December 2016). "Do we ever need to leave the house again?". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
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