Using the data from late 2024 and looking into 2025, here is a curated list of the best mobile freelance platforms. I have categorized them by how they work so you can find the right fit for your skills.

1. The “Big Three” (General Freelancing)

These are the most popular apps with the highest volume of work. They all have robust mobile apps that let you chat, accept offers, and manage orders from your phone.

• Upwork:

  • Best For: Long-term contracts and professional work (Writing, Dev, Admin, Marketing).

  • Mobile Experience: Excellent. You can search for jobs, send proposals, and even do video interviews directly through the app.

  • Cost: You pay for “Connects” to apply for jobs, plus a 10% service fee on earnings.

• Fiverr:

  • Best For: Selling specific services (Gigs) like “I will design a logo” or “I will record a voiceover.”

  • Mobile Experience: The app is designed for sellers. You get push notifications for new orders and can deliver files directly from your phone.

  • Cost: Flat 20% commission on everything you earn.

• Freelancer.com:

  • Best For: Competitive bidding and “Contests” (great for new graphic designers building a portfolio).

  • Mobile Experience: Very active. Good for tracking bids and chatting, though browsing huge lists of projects can be overwhelming on a small screen.

  • Cost: Complex fee structure; free to join but fees apply to accepted projects.

2. The “Quick Cash” & Micro-Task Apps

These apps are designed specifically for mobile use. You usually don’t need a resume; you just sign up and start doing small tasks.

• Toloka (by AI):

  • The Job: Training AI by identifying objects in photos, checking search results, or recording short voice clips.

  • Mobile Factor: 100% mobile. Tasks take 1-5 minutes.

  • Pay: Low (cents per task), but instant and reliable.

• TaskRabbit:

  • The Job: Local physical tasks like assembling furniture, cleaning, or moving boxes.

  • Mobile Factor: The entire workflow happens on the app. You set your area, get hired, and chat with the client on the go.

  • Pay: High hourly rates ($20-$50+), depending on your city.

• Field Agent:

  • The Job: “Mystery shopping” and audits. You go to a store (like Walmart) and take a photo of a specific product display to verify prices or stock.

  • Mobile Factor: Requires GPS and camera. You literally cannot do this job without a phone.

  • Pay: $3 – $12 per task.

3. The “Creator” & Zero-Fee Platforms (Trending for 2025)

Newer platforms that are challenging the old models with better terms for freelancers.

• Contra:

  • Best For: Gen Z creators, social media managers, and designers.

  • Why it wins: Commission-Free. They don’t take a cut of your earnings. The interface is beautiful and mobile-friendly, functioning as a portfolio and a marketplace.

  • Vibe: Very modern, focused on “Independents.”

• Jobbers.io:

  • Best For: Beginners looking to keep 100% of their earnings.

  • Why it wins: Another commission-free alternative that is gaining traction. It allows direct communication with clients without the “middleman” feeling.

4. Specialized Mobile Apps

• Billo / JoinBrands: Best for UGC (User Generated Content). You film short video reviews for products on your phone.

• UserTesting: Best for Website Testing. You record your screen and voice while testing new websites.

• Stepes: Best for Translators. It works like a messaging app where you translate text in a chat interface.

Summary: Which one should you download?

• For a full-time career: Download Upwork.

• For a creative side-hustle: Download Fiverr or Contra.

• For pocket money while commuting: Download Toloka.

• For physical work: Download TaskRabbit