Great App, Great concept, but not great for experienced sitters
Jobs are hard to find that are high enough pay to actually be worth it for someone that has - good bit of experience. You do have to be on your phone constantly as well or catch any good paying jobs too, it’s very difficult to “claim” a job before it gets claimed by another sitter. Not my favorite app as a sitter
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Great concept but not the security I’m looking for
I’ll start by saying the concept of this is AWESOME. I was so excited to make my account and hopefully find a few great sitters.
You make a profile, where you can post jobs with specific date and time, and the app shows you how many people view your job and when it’s accepted by a sitter. You then have the option to “PASS” on that sitter or leave as is. By default, the first sitter to claim your job gets it unless you choose to “pass.”
PROS: The scheduling option is SO NICE! I posted a job and it was accepted immediately.
The sitter was then able to message me. I liked that the sitter profile shows photos, experience (like camp counselor, CPR, etc), and social media handles, so I could look the person up myself.
-You can earn a gift card for referring friends to the app, which is cool.
CONS: -I was required to enter names and DOB for each of my children. That’s too much on an app where I can’t see who is viewing this into. I opted to put an initial and dummy dob.
-Sitter Rating: On the sitter profile, it shows how many jobs the sitter has taken through the app (this is a PRO), as well as job ratings — rated with stars, like the reviews we give in the App Store, but without the explanation. The sitter who accepted my job had 8 reviews, 7 of which were 5-stars, but one was a 1-star review. This was difficult for me, but I chose to pass. The 1-star review may have been given due to poor communication, or it could have been from an actual issue between the babysitter and the children. I have no way of knowing that without an explanation from the reviewer
-I didn’t realize when I logged in I wouldn’t be able to view any sitters or other parents on the app. It’s just me and whatever sitter accepts my job. So I couldn’t browse and try to find one.
-Sitter profiles don’t have a bio. I would very much have liked to see a bio/greeting from the sitter to see how they present themselves
In conclusion, I think this app has SO much potential. But I don’t feel as comfortable finding a sitter through the app as I would an actual, personal referral.
You make a profile, where you can post jobs with specific date and time, and the app shows you how many people view your job and when it’s accepted by a sitter. You then have the option to “PASS” on that sitter or leave as is. By default, the first sitter to claim your job gets it unless you choose to “pass.”
PROS: The scheduling option is SO NICE! I posted a job and it was accepted immediately.
The sitter was then able to message me. I liked that the sitter profile shows photos, experience (like camp counselor, CPR, etc), and social media handles, so I could look the person up myself.
-You can earn a gift card for referring friends to the app, which is cool.
CONS: -I was required to enter names and DOB for each of my children. That’s too much on an app where I can’t see who is viewing this into. I opted to put an initial and dummy dob.
-Sitter Rating: On the sitter profile, it shows how many jobs the sitter has taken through the app (this is a PRO), as well as job ratings — rated with stars, like the reviews we give in the App Store, but without the explanation. The sitter who accepted my job had 8 reviews, 7 of which were 5-stars, but one was a 1-star review. This was difficult for me, but I chose to pass. The 1-star review may have been given due to poor communication, or it could have been from an actual issue between the babysitter and the children. I have no way of knowing that without an explanation from the reviewer
-I didn’t realize when I logged in I wouldn’t be able to view any sitters or other parents on the app. It’s just me and whatever sitter accepts my job. So I couldn’t browse and try to find one.
-Sitter profiles don’t have a bio. I would very much have liked to see a bio/greeting from the sitter to see how they present themselves
In conclusion, I think this app has SO much potential. But I don’t feel as comfortable finding a sitter through the app as I would an actual, personal referral.
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Great App!
This app is amazing for quick jobs for sitters. I’ve found so many already and I know that the families are vetted and often are friends with other families I know, which makes me feel so much safer than other apps. Highly recommend!
Love this app
As a babysitter I love this app.
It’s hard to claim jobs as you have to be on your phone all the time to get the good paying jobs.
I would love to have this app in my home town Iowa City as well. But it works great in the Omaha Area.
I’m always looking for more family’s to babysit. 😁
It’s hard to claim jobs as you have to be on your phone all the time to get the good paying jobs.
I would love to have this app in my home town Iowa City as well. But it works great in the Omaha Area.
I’m always looking for more family’s to babysit. 😁
LOVE this app!
This app is absolutely amazing! Are used to spend time texting 15 to 20 babysitters anytime I needed a sitter now I log onto an app, post the job and within 15 minutes have a sitter lined up and ready to go! This has been a huge blessing and massive timesaver as a busy mom!
Parent’s BFF
My usual sitter (grandma) was unavailable. I posted a job and within FIVE MINUTES it was claimed. My husband was shocked.
The sitter was amazing, and not only did I feel safe with my kids, but now I have another sitter in my network.
The sitter was amazing, and not only did I feel safe with my kids, but now I have another sitter in my network.
Such a disappointment
I made the mistake of opening an account when swishboom first released and was not great. I quickly closed my account as it did not seem useful to me. I decided to give it another shot now that it’s more established and was met with a ban on my account for having more than one account. I explained this to the co-founder and was met with silence. Communication and understanding are not a strong suit of this company. Highly disappointed.
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Not Enough Privacy and No Sitters to Choose From
I did not understand when I downloaded the app that you would not be able to see babysitters until they claimed your job, you do not get to choose who claims your job but can cancel once they have your number. You can’t interview multiple sitters at a time for a position either. So once a sitter claims to it job you have to interview them and hire/fire them before other applicants can see your job and apply. This wasn’t a good fit for someone looking for consistency with a caregiver.
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Brilliant
This app is brilliant and so easy to use. Definitely a game changer. Not only am I able to better manage and obtain more jobs I love how I’m bringing my network together. Bravo swishboom!
Great app
Love this app, it’s super easy to use. It really comes in handy right when you need it I 100% would recommend.
Easy!
So easy to find a babysitter for a new mom. I absolutely love this app!
Great app- makes life easier!
Swishboom makes life so much easier! I’ve used it a handful of times and I’ve had nothing but great experiences. It takes all the guess work and uncertainty out of finding a safe and reliable sitter. I’d highly recommend!
Amazing app!
Amazing app! I hated the process of texting one babysitter and having to wait to see if should was available before texting my 2 option. At one point, I went through my list of 6 sitters and no one could do it! This app fixes that problem and opens my job up to my trusted friends network of sitters. Such a lifesaver!
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The Best! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We love Swishboom! It makes booking a sitter much easier and quicker, and it is a trusted source for sitters since it only includes your network. Brilliant!
Best babysitting app
This app is so easy to use
For parents and caregivers. It really has helped streamline hiring a sitter without the constant back and forth through messages.
For parents and caregivers. It really has helped streamline hiring a sitter without the constant back and forth through messages.
The best!
The BEST app for finding work! It’s easy to use and I always feel safe because of the community they built around it
Finding a sitter
For someone with young children overwhelmed by the prospect of finding good safe childcare, this is a perfect solution. A way to take a break and revisit your partner or spouse, and ease the stress of a stranger with your most precious commodity. I highly recommend!!!!!
Babysitter
As a babysitter this app is great! I am connected to more money making possibilities than my normal network of families. Also I no longer have to feel guilty for not being able to babysit or saying no to a certain date because the family has other options at their finger tips. No more awkward back and forth texts. Thank you!!
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We ❤️ Swishboom!!
We are LOVING the swishboom app. I have a greater peace of mind by connecting to sitters within my own network, and the app makes it soo easy. Will be using this for years!
Great App for Parents
5 stars for usability and functionality!
