# Bubble for Sitters — user reviews > 98 indexed App Store user reviews of Bubble for Sitters by Tribo Technologies Ltd, rated 2.30/5 from 18 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-for-sitters/id1488101707/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-for-sitters/id1488101707.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 10 ## Newest reviews (14 of 98) ### 3/5 — ? *2026-06-26, version 6.0.0* Not very happy about all that fees taken away from me and the family tho, a part from that all good ### 2/5 — Not worth it *2026-01-20, version 3.2.12* I do think this app comes from more cons than pros. Issue number one is the fee. The fee for the first sit, they take a whopping 15% from the hard labour work you’ve just done which I think is ridiculous. I understand this app needs to make money themselves but 15% is just beyond and desperate. There’s been a time when I wanted to do a sit with someone for the whole entire night however when I worked out the 15% taken it just wasn’t worth the sit so I had to skip a parent as it worked out that bubble would’ve taken about 4 hours of my labour work. Issue number 2 is that parents are allowed to cancel 6 hours before with NO REIMBURSEMENT OR PARTIAL COMPENSATION which is absolutely ridiculous. There was a time when a parent booked me and another parent wanted me too however I said no as I’m booked but the parent who first booked me cancelled me which meant I cancelled the other parent losing out on money. I just feel like the app is just ridiculous ### 3/5 — Used to be great *2026-01-07, version 3.2.12* I did a fair amount of work through this app and worked with lots of different families and it was a great source of additional income for me - then the fee I had to pay on the first sit with a family was hiked up to 25% so on a 4 hour sit I would only actually get 3 hours pay This reduces on the 2nd an 3rd sit with the family but the reality is most families using the app for evening babysitting do not rebook often as they are only using it for ad hoc childcare It’s also a bit of a minefield setting your hourly rates, I’m a fully qualified and very experienced childcare professional and this is reflected in my hourly rates Lots of bookings I apply for are unsuccessful because people are working for much less than my hourly rate - once you’ve taken fees off I’m pretty sure people are working for less than minimum wage at times I have stopped using the app for these reasons ### 3/5 — 25% platform Fee *2025-11-12, version 3.2.12* I was SHOCKED to find out how much parents pay for monthly subscription in comparison to 25% fee sitters have to pay with every first sit. The amount is vastly different with sitters having to pay considerably more. The lack or regulation around the care of nannies and sitters is at the root. Given that the majority of sits on the app come from single bookings (due to the low number of regular sits available) a big chunk of nannies and sitters are given their money to bubble. This is unfair, inconsiderate and careless. Yes the fees go down after the first sit to 6% then 3.5% but that is still more than what parents pay to hire our services. Given the service and care bubble provide for nannies I can’t justify the fee. Bubble have created a platform where nannies don’t have a community culture to communicate, which is also seems suspect. However, I have seen that there has been a large number of complaints about the fee and still bubble haven’t change their policy. I would not recommend this app for sitters, we deserve to be treated with fairness and respect. Something the bubble is not able to provide. In addition this their poor selection of jobs does not encourage me to stay especially when much of final pay is given back to bubble. ### 2/5 — app is slowwww *2025-11-12, version 3.2.12* this app needs an update asap I can barely use it it just crashes and freezes all the time ### 3/5 — More sits, less money!? *2025-10-10, version 3.2.12* I have used bubble for years, and have generally had a good time with regards to the actual babysits. The app functionality is also good. But the platform fees for sitters have got ridiculous. 25% of my earnings going to the app seems very steep. Babysitting is a minimum wage job as it is! The app’s popularity has sky rocketed in the 6 years I’ve been on Bubble, and yet the fees for sitters have gone up? Doesn’t make sense. ### 1/5 — App didn't work *2025-08-24, version 3.2.12* I give up! App didn't work, even after multiple trys. Not worth my time ### 1/5 — Awful team *2025-08-16, version 3.2.12* Their team are misleading and honestly just unprofessional. They have no consideration for the sitters despite most of their money coming from us. The app is not the most beneficial if you look at it on a deeper scale and your money goes Towards them and on transport, to and from the parents. They believe what they are doing is right as they have not been challenged yet. Rest assured I have taken matters further and have reported them hopefully to help out future sitters. DO NOT USE THIS APP. Disgusting excuse as humans ### 2/5 — convenient - this app is better for parents over sitters *2025-07-17, version 3.2.12* convenient but different rules apply to sitters compared to parents. sitters have to be vetted but parents do not. they could be anybody just deciding to make an account. have seen some dodgy looking jobs being made. just make sure you’re careful when accepting jobs with new families. parents can cancel jobs on short notice which is annoying. bubble takes a cut from the parents. sitters get nothing (but you’re allowed to ask the parent lol) onsi was really good for us sitters. a rewards platform that they took away. once upon a time if you were a super sitter you didn’t have to pay bubble as much for the first sit but because they’ve taken away practically all sitter rewards bubble takes a higher cut. i think it was 6% for the first sit if you’re a super sitter now it’s just the normal rate which is 15% what’s the point of being a super sitter if there isn’t any reward???? the only good thing is after the first sit the rate goes down to 3.5% - if you’re a super sitter. we are also insured through bubble - another decent thing about it i wouldn’t recommend bubble for long term but you could find some really good connections through bubble and possible get hired privately if you find the right family! ### 1/5 — Outrageous fees *2025-06-19, version 3.2.12* I only realised I was charged a 25% outrageous fee after my first sit Reducing my earn from 60 to only 46 £ ! This is ridiculous, I don’t think a fee should exceed a max of 15%!! Especially from the babysitters! ### 1/5 — Unprofessional *2025-05-22, version 3.2.12* Accused my id of being fake because i had lashes on and looked the same. I responded and said it’s really disrespectful and requested them to double check it and they continued to ignore that fact and threaten to permanently close my account. ### 1/5 — Fees are to high *2025-05-07, version 3.2.12* I have been on bubble for a few years and it was great, it was my full time job and my main source of income, however, after they increased the fees to 25% I had to look for another full time job because it’s not worth it and I’m no longer able to maintain my lifestyle with bubble. Most of the sits are first timers so that means 1/4 of my income is going to the platform every time. I’m basically paying to work and that’s not fair. When this was my full time job I was paying hundreds of ‘fees’ to the platform every month just to work! I shouldn’t have to pay to work so I will be leaving the platform unfortunately. ### 1/5 — Awful app for sitters *2025-04-11, version 3.2.12* If you are a sitter hoping to get on board the app, good luck to you!! The site has no one to help you ( only an automated bot that keeps sending you “helpful” articles on repeat). When you submit all your info, you wait for weeks on end for any response. It’s a joke frankly. Not reliable for sitters and I wonder how reliable it is for parents should you have a problem at all!! ### 1/5 — service *2025-04-01, version 3.2.12* I was treated poorly and constantly told I was a liar and lied about my references when I continued over and over again to provide evidence but this lady has automatically from the beginning made her mind about me and it’s very sad ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Waste of time *2026-07-17, version 6.0.0* Been waiting 2weeks+ for the app the vertify me and allow me to find babysitting work. Useless ### 1/5 — Horrible app, don’t waste your time on it *2026-07-13, version 6.0.0* Just a stupidly ridiculous app with no adequate support team to contact. They just want to take your money for a hard work. For some reason my passport check was declined, perhaps because I didn’t have makeup on, nobody would get back to me, I have tried to appeal, no results. Just very silly, unpleasant and weird people are working there. If you going to get the app and try to contact someone - they will get back to you once in three days ### 1/5 — Bad customer service *2026-07-10, version 6.0.0* Such a bad company I have them multiple references which were very legitimate and dont sign up with them if your a sitter. Staff were also very rude and take a long time to reply ### 1/5 — App not working *2026-07-06, version 6.0.0* Since the update the app doesn’t seem to be working and won’t let me create an account. ### 1/5 — Very disappointed *2026-06-22, version 5.1.0* I am extremely disappointed with my experience with Bubble. My account was permanently closed after I missed a booking due to unexpected public transport issues. I left over two hours before the booking and did everything I could to get there, but buses and trains were not running as expected. I kept the family updated throughout and explained the situation as it happened. Despite this being the only booking I have ever missed, Bubble decided to permanently close my account. I feel that the decision was unfair and disproportionate, especially as the circumstances were outside of my control. I have always cared deeply about providing good childcare and maintaining a professional service. Instead of working with me to resolve the issue, Bubble chose to remove my account entirely. I hope Bubble will reconsider how they handle situations where sitters experience genuine emergencies or transport disruptions. ### 1/5 — Upset *2026-06-17, version 5.1.0* Decline my account for no reason because of reference ### 1/5 — Waste of time *2026-02-20, version 4.0.7* It has taken me over a month to try and set up an account - with four legit references of which three have been rejected. Trying to get support/help is impossible as it sends you through an automated system and never allows you to contact a real person that can actually help. ### 1/5 — 25% fee for first time families bookings *2026-01-28, version 4.0.7* Unbelievable high charges, no reason to be so high as parents also pay the subscription. So bubble actually makes a ton of money on parents (which is already very high), then another ton on nannies. Disgraceful. ### 1/5 — 🚨 Don’t Waste Your Time Downloading and Joining!! 🚨 *2026-01-13, version 3.2.12* This app is an absolute disappointment. The onboarding process alone was enough to make me regret ever downloading it. My profile picture was rejected repeatedly despite me following their guidelines. Endless resubmitting and wasted time. Then there’s the pay. They take far too much from your earnings, especially considering this is childcare work - a role that’s already undervalued and underpaid. It feels exploitative to skim such a large percentage while providing such a poor user experience. Between the frustrating onboarding, insane amount of time wasting and ridiculous cut of earnings, this app is not worth the effort. Save yourself the headache and avoid it - there are far better ways to find babysitting or nannying work without being treated like this. At least with actual agencies they don’t cure your earnings for themselves. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t accept legitimate references *2025-09-04, version 3.2.12* asked me to ask parents I’ve babysat for to re do them once I had a new refrence they then rejected it again making it very hard to actually get onto the app. I have experience in childcare and was just looking for some part time work whilst at uni. #rubbish the help line was also rubbish no further help once they said to ask the parents to add more information ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-07-23, version 6.0.0* Love this app met wonderful families ### 5/5 — Chiamaka Opara *2026-07-22, version 6.0.0* Great app ### 5/5 — All the parents and bubble sitter *2026-06-26, version 6.0.0* Thank you so much for your lovely review. Your kind words really touched my heart and motivate me to keep doing my best. I truly appreciate your trust and support. I love working with your family, and your children are such a joy to care for. Thank you for making me feel so appreciated. It means more than you know! ❤️ ### 5/5 — App issue *2026-06-20, version 5.1.0* Since the new App update I’m not able to apply for jobs with newborns,very disappointed with this. Have forced closed the App several times but it does not allow me to apply for jobs that have newborns. ### 5/5 — Sitter *2026-06-15, version 5.1.0* The best app for a sitters ### 5/5 — Lots of opportunities but high fees *2025-06-10, version 3.2.12* Bubble is really handy to earn some extra cash on your own terms in London. I like how flexible and easy to use it is, as well as the fact that sits are insured and you get paid through the app (no cash in hand). The cons are that Bubble takes a huge cut of your earnings, especially on the first sit (25% is so steep), and there is no notifications tab. The app could also benefit from a view in map function so you preview all that day’s sits on a visual map and not have to search each postcode on Google Maps to see if it’s a feasible distance from you. ### 5/5 — Such a useful app *2024-10-01, version 3.2.11* As a childcarer, I love using Bubble to find extra work. I love that it’s flexible and I can find jobs that fit in with my schedule. The app is really easy to use and allows you to showcase your experience to potential families. ### 5/5 — Easy to use *2024-06-27, version 3.2.11* User friendly, and a really easy way to meet clients for babysitting or pet sitting ! ### 5/5 — Amazing and useful app! *2024-06-12, version 3.2.10* Bubble is a great company to work with! As a sitter, I find this app really easy to use and to find jobs even in a short notice. Never had any issues with it and even when we need any type of support, we know we can rely on their costumer service team to help us. Amazing App, thank you Bubble! ### 5/5 — Great app for sitters *2024-06-11, version 3.2.10* Love the app! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*