Respite Now vs Burn Permits
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Respite Now
This app connects families needing temporary childcare with qualified respite care workers. It facilitates finding and booking care services, offering peace of mind for parents and employment opportunities for caregivers.
- Connects families with caregivers
- Facilitates booking respite care
- Provides employment for workers
- Search for local care services
- Manage care arrangements
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Connecting respite care workers with families looking for respite care
Burn Permits
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Burn Permits makes it simple and responsible for residents to manage outdoor burning. Quickly check current burn risk levels, register or activate your burn permit, and report when you're burning - all in one easy app. Key Features: - Real-time burn risk levels and conditions for your area - Easy permit registration and activation - Report your burns directly in the app to notify local authorities - Important notifications and alerts about changing burning conditions, restrictions, or safety updates - Location-based information so you always know the current rules Whether you're clearing debris, having a controlled backyard burn, or managing agricultural burning, Burn Permits helps you burn safely and compliantly while contributing to community fire prevention. Stay informed, burn responsibly, and help protect your neighbourhood. Download Burn Permits today - the smart way to manage outdoor fires.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Burn Permits at every 3 weeks against Respite Now's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Respite Now ships an update every 5 weeks, Burn Permits every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Respite Now | Burn Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Independent Reach | Fluent Information Management Systems, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Respite Now
No in-app purchases
Burn Permits
No in-app purchases
