Zipedoo

Be a good friend.

Friends return favors.

Everybody needs a friend. The social network where friends find help and give help, nearby.

I need help with:

Donโ€™t see it? Suggest a profession

I can help with:

Good at something? Help people near you, and theyโ€™ll help you back.

  1. Tick what youโ€™re good at.
  2. Turn on Available, and youโ€™re on the map right away, like a taxi with its light on.
  3. Say โ€œI can helpโ€ when someone asks.

Asks near you

Friends ask, friends help. A ride to Charlotte, the airport, a couch on Saturday.

  • Need a ride to Charlotte

    Rides
    High Point โ†’ Charlotte
    ๐Ÿ—“ Today, 2:30 PM๐Ÿ’บ 1 seat
    Sam asked ยท 0.8 mi awayI can help
  • Need a ride to the airport

    Rides
    High Point โ†’ Greensboro Airport
    ๐Ÿ—“ Tomorrow, 8:00 AM๐Ÿงณ 2 bags
    Dana askedI can help
  • Ride to PTI airport at 6 AM

    Rides
    Greensboro โ†’ PTI Airport
    ๐Ÿ—“ Friday, 6:00 AM๐Ÿ’บ 1 seat
    Chris askedI can help
  • Help moving a couch Saturday

    Moving help
    Jamestown โ†’ High Point
    ๐Ÿ—“ Saturday, 10:00 AM๐Ÿ™‹ 2 helpers
    Maya askedI can help
  • Plumber for a leaking faucet

    Pros ยท Plumber
    Kitchen faucet, High Point
    ๐Ÿ—“ Today, as soon as possible
    Sam, Dana and Chris are availablePick one

Sample requests. Names and places are examples.

When you need a friend fast

Real life doesnโ€™t wait. See whoโ€™s free near you, right now.

  • A man working on the pipes under a sink
    Plumber

    A pipe bursts and water is gushing.

  • People helping change a flat tire at the roadside
    Favors

    Flat tire on the way home.

  • A woman opening her front door
    Locksmith

    Locked out, and itโ€™s getting late.

  • A woman cooling off in front of a fan
    Heating & air

    The AC dies in a heat wave.

  • A person shoveling a snowy driveway
    Snow removal

    Snowed in before work.

  • Two friends laughing in the back of a car
    Rides

    Need a ride home from college.

Photos are illustrative.

See it in the app

Getting help

Zipedoo home screen with category tiles, Rides first
1. Pick a category
Map and list of plumbers available nearby
2. See whoโ€™s available
Samโ€™s profile with a Pick me button
3. Tap a name, then Pick me
Map showing Sam on the way, about 6 minutes
4. Watch them come

Helping out

Zipedoo sign-up screen
1. Join Zipedoo
Profile with Available now and plumber switched on
2. Choose what you help with
Home screen, I can help with tab, tiles to tick
3. Tick what youโ€™re good at
Accepted request with a How to get there button
4. How to get there

Screens show sample people and businesses.

Built on friends

  • Friends and friends of friends

    See people you know, and people they know, first.

  • Available right now

    Only people who are free now show up.

  • You choose

    Pick who helps from the map or the list.

  • Ratings both ways

    People who ask and people who help rate each other.

  • Wherever you are

    Traveling? Move the map to another city or country.

  • Report and block

    One tap in any chat or on any profile.

Check before you choose

Look at their profile, ratings and reviews before you choose.

  • Read their ratings

    See how others rated them on Zipedoo.

  • Search them

    Look up their name or business on Google, Yelp or Nextdoor.

  • Look up the license

    For plumbers, electricians and other trades, look up the license number on your local licensing boardโ€™s website.

  • Check the BBB

    See if a business has complaints at bbb.org.

For licensed trades, check the license with your local licensing board.

Zipedoo isnโ€™t affiliated with these sites.

Questions

Who can help me?

Friends, friends of friends, neighbors and local pros who are on Zipedoo and available near you.

Can I help others?

Yes. Turn on โ€œAvailable nowโ€ and choose what you help with. You decide which requests to take.

Does Zipedoo show where I live?

No. The map shows an approximate area, never your address. You share details only with the person you pick.

Does Zipedoo check the people who help?

No. Zipedoo connects people. It doesnโ€™t check licenses or backgrounds and provides no insurance, so check before you choose.

What does it cost?

That's up to the two of you, within local laws. Zipedoo is free to use today. Later, Zipedoo may add a small connection fee for some categories, and we'll tell you before it starts.

Where does it work?

Anywhere people use Zipedoo. Traveling? Move the map to another city or country.

How do I report a problem?

Tap Report in the chat or on a profile, or write to info@zipedoo.com.

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Anywhere you are.

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