SitterTree LLC vs The Sitter Source
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SitterTree LLC
This app connects parents with thoroughly vetted babysitters and nannies. Easily create a profile, post job openings, book qualified sitters, and handle secure payments and reviews all within the application.
- Vetted sitters and nannies
- Create sitter profiles
- Post childcare jobs
- Book sitters and nannies
- In-app secure payments
- Review and favorite sitters
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The all-in-one child care app for parents, preschools, and churches. Book and pay top babysitters and nannies. In order to join SitterTree, all sitters must: * Pass a background check * Verify their identity * Clear a profile review * CREATE YOUR PROFILE * In one minute or less * POST A JOB * Posting jobs is always free. Post your job for babysitters and nannies to apply. * BOOK A BABYSITTER OR NANNY* Select the applicant who best fits your needs. * PAY & TIP * Securely complete payment in the app within 24 hours after each job * REVIEW * Review your job and select Favorites you want to book again. * REPEAT *
The Sitter Source
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The Sitter Source is the easiest way to book trusted babysitters on-demand. Our subscription-based app connects you with fully vetted, background-checked sitters—anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re planning ahead or in a pinch, we’ve got your childcare covered.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SitterTree LLC at weekly against The Sitter Source's every 5 months. The Sitter Source's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SitterTree LLC ships an update weekly, The Sitter Source every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SitterTree LLC | The Sitter Source |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SitterTree, LLC | Sittysites LLC |
Bugs and requests
SitterTree LLC
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Login and credential issues
- Unreliable job notifications
Requested features
4 requests- Allow sitter-family communication before booking
- Improve job search and filtering
- Provide more transparency on fees and payouts
- Enhance app stability and user experience
The Sitter Source
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SitterTree LLC
No in-app purchases
The Sitter Source
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SitterTree LLC free?
Is The Sitter Source free?
Do SitterTree LLC or The Sitter Source have ads?
Which is updated more often, SitterTree LLC or The Sitter Source?
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