In the fast-paced life of metropolitan cities, the rush to reach office early in the morning and incomplete household work are no less than a big challenge. Working people often worry that they wish there was someone to help them in their absence. Now a very easy and digital solution to this everyday problem has come in the market.
Just like you order food or grocery, now mobile applications are available for small household tasks also. From cutting vegetables to kneading flour and ironing clothes, facilities are now just a click away. All this can be done easily by paying a very nominal fee.
This facility is a new and rapidly emerging form of gig economy. Now customers just have to open the app on their mobile, select the helper according to the work and make the booking by fixing the time. After this, the trained person reaches home at the appointed time. There is no scope for bargaining or any kind of debate in this.
Helpers will be available within minutes
This new system has spread rapidly in major cities of the country like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune. Many platforms like Snabit, BookMyBuy, Midclap, Brummies, Sulekha and Helper4U have become active in the market. These companies are revolutionizing the on-demand service sector like Swiggy, Zomato and Blinkit.
Through these applications, people are calling professionals for their every small and big need. From arranging the household items to washing utensils and getting hair cut at home, facilities are available. The customer only has to provide information about what work he needs to get done and for how long he needs help.
10 times jump in 6 months
There is a huge shortage of time for working couples in big cities. In such a situation, instead of hiring someone in the traditional way, people are now relying more on the app. According to a report by Times of India, Bengaluru-based Snabit received one lakh orders in August 2025, which increased to 10 lakh per month by February 2026.
A 10-fold increase in the business of a company within just six months shows the immense potential of this market. Similarly, Urban Company has also started an instant help vertical for small tasks. Its figures show that in October 2025, just eight months after its launch, it had received 4.68 lakh orders.
Solution to every difficult task on app
The range of services on these platforms is very wide. This includes general cleaning of the house, cleaning up after a party, daily cooking or getting help with small kitchen tasks. Apart from this, trained people are also available for emergency or overnight care of children, so that parents can get their sleep.
These apps have also emerged as a great support for the elderly and disabled. Be it taking them to the hospital, reminding them of their medicines or just talking, there are helpers available for every task. From plumbing, electrical repairs, furniture repairs to special clothes washing and body care services, they are also being availed indiscriminately.
New source of income for workers
Strict arrangements have been made regarding security on these apps. Platforms track the live location of their workers. There is complete monitoring of where a worker is and how much time he is taking. Also, all the listed workers are professionally trained and their background verification is also done, thereby ensuring safety.
The revenue model of these platforms is mainly based on 15 to 30 percent commission, subscription plans and premium membership. After the completion of the work, the rating given by the customers decides the future of the workers. Workers who get better ratings remain on top in the search of the app and they are easily earning Rs 25 to 30 thousand every month.