Birdie vs The Second Pup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Birdie
This app connects families with thoroughly vetted and trained babysitters. It offers a convenient way to find trustworthy childcare for parents seeking a much-needed break.
- On-demand childcare booking
- 7-step sitter screening process
- CPR/Choking training for sitters
- 5-STAR rated sitters
- Available in major Canadian cities
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The Best in Babysitting - you want the best for your family, and we do too. We are a female-led company, passionate about maintaining the highest standards for childcare. Our convenient app has serviced 40,000+ successful hours of 'Birdie Breaks' across Canada since 2017 (currently available in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, and Banff/Canmore) Birdie Babysitters // Vetted through 7 step screening + training process: 1. Social Media Scan 2. Interview with Recruiters (formerly "Birdie Super Sitters" with superb standards) 3. ID Verification (CERTN.co) 4. Online Database SoftCheck (CERTN.co) 5. Enhanced Criminal Background Check (CERTN.co) 6. CPR/Choking Training 7. Birdie Sitter School Graduation Birdie Break Babysitters are all 5-STAR sitters (loving, trustworthy, reliable), committed to make a difference in families lives. What parents are saying: “Praise was fantastic! My boys warmed up to her once I left. She’s so friendly and kind. My toddler had a blast playing with her and she was able to ease the stress of my 10 month old (separation anxiety). For sure I’ll be using Birdie Break again, and hope that Praise will be available. Thank you very much! ” — Megan L (Mom of 2 Littles) “Thank you! Jessica was nothing short of great - we were very impressed. The kids really liked her and we will definitely be using her again in the near future. I referred you guys to three other parents last night at our event.” — Celine J, (Mom of 3 Littles) “This really is a great service. We rarely go out because it is so hard to find (and trust) sitters.” — Pam G, (Mom of 3 Littles) Please visit our website for more info www.birdiebreak.com. Enjoy your Birdie Break! Cressida & Melanie Birdie Founders Birdie Break Inc. hello@birdiebreak.com
The Second Pup
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The Second Pup offers the very best in pet care! Use our app to schedule appointments, receive status updates & pet pictures, chat with us, make contactless payments, and much more! Come see us at The Second Pup where we delight you and your pets!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Birdie at 15.1 against The Second Pup's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Birdie ships an update every 2 months, The Second Pup monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Birdie | The Second Pup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Birdie Break Inc. | iTrust Ventures LLC |
In-app purchases
Birdie
No in-app purchases
The Second Pup
No in-app purchases
