Komae Babysitting Co-op

Komae Babysitting Co-op

Swap Free Sits with Friends

32 ratings
50 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 26, 2017
  • July 18, 2022
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About

This app facilitates free babysitting exchanges among trusted friends and neighbors. Coordinate childcare swaps by sending requests, accepting offers, and managing schedules through a point-based system to ensure fairness. Reconnect with your community and enjoy free time without the cost of traditional babysitters.

Free babysitting exchanges
Coordinate sit swaps with friends
Point-based fairness system
Create and join groups
Search for nearby users
Schedule events and playdates
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What's New in Komae Babysitting Co

3.4.3

July 18, 2022

- Fix comment visibility in Event details - Fix specific date bug in Availability and Events - Added option to flag inappropriate content - User removed from message list when blocked - Adds "Delete Account" option in Profile section

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User reviews

What’s going on?

Not sure why half the functions are not working, like registering without using google or lookin log for nearby swaps after entering address.

No good

I read some articles from a university I am attending promoting this app for student and faculty parents. The app won’t save my profile information, including my location which is required to be able to search for nearby groups. Would love to swap babysitting with other student parents, but this app is too glitchy to make it happen.
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Impossible to signup

Can’t create an account and no error messages shown.

Fairly Jenky

A good idea for an app, but the experience is jenky with many bugs.

Great concept

I wasn’t able to enter my birthday on the first few set-up screens, it only let me choose dates in 2021. Overall concept is very good though

FAQ

What is Komae Babysitting Co-op?

Komae Babysitting Co-op is a mobile application designed to help families trade babysitting services with their friends and neighbors. Instead of paying for childcare, users can arrange free sit swaps, where one person watches another's children, and that favor is returned later. The app aims to recreate a community 'village' for parents.

How does the point system work?

The app uses an automatic point system to ensure fairness in babysitting exchanges. When you provide a sitting service, you earn points, and when you receive one, you spend points. This ensures that the exchange is balanced over time, so no one is consistently giving more than they receive.

Can I use this app with people I don't know well?

The app encourages building relationships before swapping sits. You can send friend requests to trusted connections or search for nearby users within a 5-50 mile radius. The suggestion is to get to know potential swap partners through playdates or meetups before sending a friend request and initiating a sit swap.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is completely free to use. It was created by parents for parents with the goal of sharing resources and building community, rather than generating revenue. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for parents who want to save money on babysitting and build a supportive network within their community. It's ideal for those who have friends, neighbors, or belong to groups like schools or clubs and are looking for a collaborative way to manage childcare needs.