# Kiddo App vs Flatmates

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kiddo App at 79% against Flatmates's 16%. Kiddo App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). Flatmates's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kiddo App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months and Flatmates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kiddo App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flatmates has 57 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Kiddo App's written reviews are positive against 16% of Flatmates's.

Kiddo App ships an update fortnightly, Flatmates every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kiddo App | Flatmates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiddo-app/id1466866293/reviews)** | [4.5 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatmates/id1489897686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 16.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kiddo (Aust) Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522235541) | [realestate.com.au Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/389488966) |

## What reviewers say

### Kiddo App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiddo-app/id1466866293)

This app connects parents with verified local babysitters, nannies, and NDIS carers. It offers secure in-app payments, organized bookings, and direct messaging for seamless care arrangements. Features include ID and Working with Children checks for all carers, an independent review system, and automatic invoicing for NDIS care.

**Highlights:** Verified babysitters and nannies, NDIS carer matching, In-app payments and overtime, Organized bookings, In-app messaging, Automatic NDIS invoicing

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kiddo | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Kiddo | $39.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Great for finding babysitters
- 👍 Reliable and trustworthy carers
- 👍 Good for last-minute bookings
- 👍 NDIS funding support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Payment issues
- 🐛 Carers cancelling last minute
- 🐛 No-shows by carers
- 🐛 Delayed refunds
- 🐛 Lack of work opportunities for carers

**Reported bugs**

- WWCC pending verification even after done
- App keeps freezing
- Bookings added but freeze and can't view details
- Payment errors ('something went wrong')
- App blocked registration until license photo emailed

**Requested features**

- Filter by additional languages spoken by babysitters
- Ability for sitters to 'opt out' of a job after 12 hours if parent is indecisive
- Option for sitters to pin or highlight best reviews
- More proactive communication options for carers
- Instant payment for carers


### Flatmates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatmates/id1489897686)

Find your perfect flatmate or a new home with Australia's leading shared accommodation app. Browse thousands of listings, create detailed profiles, and connect safely with a secure messaging platform. Easily list a spare room or search for available properties.

**Highlights:** Thousands of property and people listings, Easy listing creation for spare rooms, Detailed search for rooms and flatmates, Listing alerts for new properties, Create 'room-wanted' profiles, Secure messaging platform, Listing moderation and support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boost Plan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Offer Plan | $12.99 | one-time |
| Person Basic Plan | $12.99 | one-time |
| Property Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Person Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan | $17.99 | one-time |
| Person Full Plan | $19.99 | one-time |
| Full Plan | $22.99 | one-time |
| Property Basic Plan | $22.99 | one-time |
| Property Full Plan | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for finding accommodation
- 🌟 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Lack of functionality
- 📥 Delayed messages for non-subscribers
- 🤖 Fake listings and scammers

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Login and account issues
- Messaging and profile viewing problems
- Inconsistent app behavior

**Requested features**

- Improved search and filtering options
- Better messaging and notification system
- Removal of inactive/taken listings
- More user verification and security measures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kiddo App free?

Kiddo App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flatmates free?

Flatmates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kiddo App or Flatmates?

Kiddo App is rated higher. Kiddo App averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Flatmates averages 4.5 from 57 ratings.

### Do Kiddo App or Flatmates have ads?

Neither Kiddo App nor Flatmates shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kiddo App or Flatmates?

Kiddo App ships an update fortnightly, and Flatmates every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kiddo App was updated on September 21, 2026 and Flatmates on September 22, 2026.

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