# Fetching — The school-run app > Connect with trusted friends and family for childcare and favors. (iPhone/iPad app by WeAreFetching.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fetching/id1494302577 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [WeAreFetching](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494302576) - Category: Lifestyle, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 62 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-05-23 - Data updated: 2026-06-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fetching/id1494302577/reviews.md ## What is Fetching? Here’s how it works... With Fetching, you can create a secure profile and connect with friends and family you trust. This will enable you to build your Fetching support network to help you and your family when you need it. Whether that’s someone to do the school run, host a weekend playdate or look after your dog for a few hours. The Fetching app makes it simple. Of course we’re not all about asking - once you have connected with your Fetching friends on the app, you get the opportunity to support them in return. Our alerts will tell you when they need your help. All of our users are verified using government ID, so no-one can pretend to be someone they’re not. When you use the Fetching app for the school run, our system also connects with your child’s school so that they know exactly who is collecting your child each day. If the school is not already using Fetching, you can invite them via the app. Here are some other great features: - Request ‘care’ or ‘drop’ - maybe your child needs looking after for a few hours after school, or maybe they just need bringing home - Categorise your friends - some friends are great for dog dates but less good for the school run - Get alerted - your life is busy, so we make sure you are reminded about every event - Earn acorns - these are our loyalty points. You earn them every time you help out a friend and can exchange them for a gift from one of our partners Why Fetching? Aside from ensuring that everyone in your family is looked after as you return to the office, we remove the hassle or arranging informal childcare and the guilt that comes with asking for a favour. That’s because with Fetching, it is just as easy to return that favour as it is to ask for one. So aside from being free to use, we make your school runs, playdates and dog dates hassle free and guilt free too. ## Key features - Create secure support networks - Request childcare and drop-offs - Categorize friends by skill - Receive event alerts - Earn loyalty points (acorns) - Verified user profiles - School integration for pick-ups ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | 10 credits overdraft | $9.99 | per month | | 20 credits overdraft | $20.49 | per month | | Premium | $3.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fetching/id1494302577/reviews.md ### 5/5 — The best *2026-01-26, version 3.0.6* Easy to use and really reliable for planning drop-offs. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-01-26, version 3.0.6* Such a helpful app for busy families ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2026-01-26, version 3.0.6* Helps me manage school pickups with zero hassle. ### 5/5 — Very good *2026-01-26, version 3.0.6* Love how easy it is to organize school runs and playdates ### 5/5 — Teamwork makes the dreamwork *2026-01-24, version 3.0.6* My partner and I both have our trusted people on the app and both of us can ask for help. ### 5/5 — Miss you Joany *2026-01-24, version 3.0.6* I liked chatting to the ladies in the school office, but I bet they don't miss me This app must have cut all those 3pm "grandma collecting" calls ### 5/5 — I only had it to help *2026-01-23, version 3.0.6* Almost didn’t bother. I set it up and occassionally help a friend with the school run. Then I had an emergency and I realised how useful it is. Mums always help each other but now its just easier. ### 5/5 — More secure *2026-01-22, version 3.0.6* It’s a more secure, streamlined system for everyone. A great find by the PTA. ### 5/5 — Not alone *2026-01-22, version 3.0.6* I never thought I had a village - in fact I was convinced I didn't - but when I started adding people on Fetching, I realised that I have a lot of people who help from time to time. They've always offered but now I can make it work. ### 5/5 — Need this at my school *2026-01-21, version 3.0.6* I was invite to join this by a friend I help from time to time. Now I'm introducing it to the school where I work. ## Frequently asked questions about Fetching ### How does Fetching verify its users? All users are verified using government ID to ensure no one can impersonate another person. This enhances the security of your support network. ### Can Fetching be used for school pick-ups? Yes, Fetching connects with your child's school to inform them exactly who is collecting your child each day. You can also invite schools to use Fetching if they aren't already. ### What are 'acorns' in Fetching? Acorns are loyalty points earned every time you help out a friend. These points can be exchanged for gifts from partner companies. ### What types of requests can I make with Fetching? You can request 'care' or 'drop' services, such as having your child looked after for a few hours after school or simply needing them brought home. ### Is Fetching free to use? Fetching is free to use for its core services. However, there are optional in-app purchases for premium features and credit overdrafts. ### What are the subscription options for Fetching? Fetching offers a 'Premium' subscription at $3.99 per month, which includes a one-month free trial. There are also credit overdraft options available for $9.99 (10 credits) and $20.49 (20 credits) per month. ### How does Fetching help with guilt when asking for favors? Fetching makes it as easy to return a favor as it is to ask for one. This reciprocal nature removes the guilt often associated with requesting help from friends and family. ### What devices does Fetching support? Fetching is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is rated for users aged 17 and older. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.6 — 2025-12-28 Added fixes for better user experience and analytics. ### 3.0.5 — 2025-09-09 Improved user experience. Update on subscriptions. ### 3.0.4 — 2025-07-02 Various UI improvements and fixes for the app. Improved Signup flow. ### 3.0.3 — 2025-01-13 Various UI improvements and fixes for the app. ### 3.0.2 — 2024-11-13 New Onboarding experience. 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Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-05.*