Richmond vs BCS Sitters
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Richmond
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Access Richmond Valley Libraries from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books.
BCS Sitters
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BCS Sitters at every 2 weeks against Richmond's every 2 months. 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.
Richmond ships an update every 2 months, BCS Sitters every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Richmond | BCS Sitters |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richmond-Upper Clarence Regional Library | Matrix Software, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Richmond
No in-app purchases
BCS Sitters
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Richmond or BCS Sitters have ads?
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