Comparison

My PBT vs BCS Sitters

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

Head to head
About

My PBT

Manage your tanning salon account conveniently from your mobile device. Access contactless check-in, view rewards, track your sunbed availability, and manage your account details. Stay updated on specials and offers from the nation's largest indoor tanning provider.

Highlights
  • Contactless check-in and payment
  • Premier Rewards offers
  • View sunbed Tan Time
  • Check Tan Dollars balance
  • Update account information
  • View specials and offers
Features
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Manage your PBT account from the palm of your hand. With the My PBT app, you can: - Utilize contactless check-in and pay - Check out your Premier Rewards® offers - View your next available sunbed Tan Time - View your Tan Dollars balance - Update your account info - View specials and offers - And much more! Download the app today and simply use your same login credentials as the My PBT online portal. Don’t have a My PBT account? Stop by your nearest Palm Beach Tan, and a PBT expert will help you set one up. You’ll get a follow-up email with login instructions. Then download the app and sign in using your My PBT credentials. With over 600 locations, Palm Beach Tan is the nation's largest and most trusted indoor tanning provider.

About

BCS Sitters

Features
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BCS Sitters is a locally owned platform designed to help Bryan–College Station families connect with trusted, reliable sitters for childcare, pet care, house sitting, errands, and more. Founded in 2012 by a local mom who struggled to find dependable childcare, BCS Sitters was created with one simple goal: make it easier for families and sitters to find and support one another. What began as a solution for childcare quickly grew into a trusted community resource for pet sitting, house sitting, errand running, and a wide range of personalized services. Today, families use BCS Sitters for everything from babysitting and nanny care to meal prep, organizing, light cleaning, spending time with adults with disabilities, and more. The ways we can help are truly endless—because life is busy, and support should be simple. Our dedicated team takes pride in connecting local families with the very best caregivers in the community. Whether you need help for a few hours or ongoing support, BCS Sitters is here to make your life a little easier. Download BCS Sitters today and discover a better way to find the help you need—right here in Bryan–College Station.

Screenshots

My PBT4 screens
BCS Sitters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BCS Sitters at none against My PBT's shown. BCS Sitters also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My PBT ships an update every 2 months, BCS Sitters every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
My PBT versus BCS Sitters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy PBTBCS Sitters
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (218 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews7.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings218 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerarcher malmoMatrix Software, Inc.

Bugs and requests

My PBT

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • White screen/blank screen issues
  • Login not working after updates
  • App crashing/not opening
  • Account information not syncing properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to manage account (sign up, freeze, cancel) through app
  • Real-time salon wait time information
  • Appointment scheduling feature

BCS Sitters

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My PBT

No in-app purchases

None

BCS Sitters

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My PBT free?
My PBT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BCS Sitters free?
BCS Sitters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My PBT or BCS Sitters have ads?
My PBT shows ads; BCS Sitters does not.
Which is updated more often, My PBT or BCS Sitters?
My PBT ships an update every 2 months, and BCS Sitters every 2 weeks. Most recently, My PBT was updated on October 24, 2026 and BCS Sitters on October 24, 2026.

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