Comparison

Babysittor vs BeFriends

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Babysittor

Connect with trusted babysitters or find childcare jobs easily. Post jobs, notify preferred sitters, and manage payments seamlessly. Build a community and ensure quality through reviews and ratings for both parents and sitters.

Highlights
  • Post childcare needs
  • Smart Alert notifications
  • Rate and review sitters/parents
  • One-click in-app payments
  • Create sitter profiles
  • Apply for local jobs
  • Build personal communities
Features
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Babysittor is word-of-mouth in app form: find babysitters recommended by your friends, family, and neighborhood. Because the best babysitter is the one who has already proven herself with those close to you. *** PARENTS *** + Post an ad in just a few clicks and receive applications quickly. + Activate "Smart Alert" to automatically notify your favorite babysitters as soon as you post an ad. + Rate and leave a review after each babysitting job to help other community members. + You can pay your babysitter directly through the app, with just one click. *** BABYSITTERS *** + Create a complete profile with your photos and a description that reflects who you are. + Apply to nearby ads with a single gesture. + Become the favorite babysitter of the families you work with. + Receive recommendations and reviews from parents! + Get your payments directly to your bank account via the app. *** SECURITY & VERIFICATION *** At Babysittor, the safety of your children comes first: + Verified ID document: each babysitter submits an ID document, automatically checked for authenticity upon registration. + Criminal background check (B3): we check the criminal background of babysitters. + Verified reviews: only parents who have booked through the app can leave a review. *** A COMMUNITY, NOT A MARKETPLACE *** Since 2013, Babysittor has grown through word-of-mouth: + Build your circle of trust by adding your friends, family, and babysitters. + Discover babysitters who are already taking care of your loved ones' children. + Meet babysitter profiles with whom you share common connections. + Found a gem? Recommend her to your circle; that's how the community grows. *** THE STORY *** Babysittor was born in 2013 when we noticed the difficulty of finding babysitters recommended by friends and family. Thanks to word-of-mouth, the community has continued to grow. Today, Babysittor is present in France and abroad, with strong values: verification, kindness, and transparency. *** THEY SPEAK ABOUT US *** FIGARO: "Just post your ad to find your babysitter within the hour." ELLE: "The two-way rating system — babysitters and parents." LCI: "The promise: to find babysitters very quickly." To contact us → contact@babysittor.com

About

BeFriends

Features
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BeFriends — Emotional Wellness & Support BeFriends is an emotional wellness app for moments when you need to talk, reflect, or feel heard. Not everyone is ready for therapy — sometimes you just need a space to process your thoughts. What you can do on BeFriends Talk to Kozy, your AI companion Kozy responds with empathy and calm support. Share freely in a judgment-free space. Build your Virtual Support Companion Customize a wellness companion — adjust communication style, tone, and emotional support preferences to suit your needs. Connect with trained listeners Speak privately with vetted, trained peer listeners who are there to hear you out. Access certified counselors When you feel ready, connect with professionals for deeper, structured support. Track your emotional wellbeing Log thoughts and emotions over time to understand your patterns and progress. Who is BeFriends for? Students, professionals, creators, or anyone feeling overwhelmed or needing a supportive conversation. Safe by design Private and secure conversations Trained, vetted listeners No pressure, no judgment BeFriends is not a replacement for professional therapy. It is a wellness space to reflect, express, and feel supported. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Babysittor4 screens
BeFriends4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Babysittor at none against BeFriends's 4. BeFriends's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BeFriends sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Babysittor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Babysittor versus BeFriends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBabysittorBeFriends
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB98 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBABYSITTORHAZHTeq Innovations Pvt Ltd

Bugs and requests

Babysittor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Hours/availability settings cannot be changed despite multiple attempts
  • Payment system erratic - funds disappear after validation
  • Unauthorized charges without subscription confirmation
  • App age restriction unclear (4+ rating but 13-year-olds cannot sign up)

Requested features

6 requests
  • Monthly payment plans for regular after-school care
  • Free payment option to encourage in-app transactions
  • Ability to rate babysitters who cancel
  • Better visibility of ID verification status
  • Improved application management interface
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  • Clearer display of all received applications after booking

BeFriends

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Babysittor

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

BeFriends

Subscriptions4
  • Ad-Free Plan$0.991 Month
  • Guardian Plan$2.991 Month
  • Aegis Plan$9.991 Month
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  • Wellwisher Plan$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Babysittor free?
Babysittor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeFriends free?
BeFriends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Babysittor or BeFriends have ads?
Neither Babysittor nor BeFriends shows ads.

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