Comparison

WatchMeGrow vs Back

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

Head to head
About

WatchMeGrow

This app provides secure, live streaming video access to childcare centers for parents and guardians. It allows authorized family members to view their child's day and activities, while owners can monitor classrooms and staff. The service is designed for easy use, security, and simultaneous multi-user viewing.

Highlights
  • Live streaming video access
  • Secure multi-user viewing
  • Remote monitoring for parents
  • Childcare center oversight
  • Easy to use interface
  • Bandwidth Balancing Technology™
Features
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WatchMeGrow's mobile app makes it easy to access WatchMeGrow Streaming Video… anywhere, anytime! Live Streaming Video With WatchMeGrow authorized family members can view their child, share in their day and see all the great activities going on at their childcare center. As an Owner or Director, you can keep an eye on your daycare's classrooms, play areas, lobby, lunch room and employees via live video monitoring as well as review video using our optional digital recording software with your families and staff... login securely from any PC or mobile device wherever you are. *Easy to Use WatchMeGrow is extremely easy to use. If you can access the Internet, you can use WatchMeGrow. *Secure We understand that security is important and we take steps to help ensure the security of our system. *Fast, Secure, Multi-User Streaming Video Developed to allow multiple users to be online and viewing video simultaneously, our Bandwidth Balancing Technology™ allows us to deliver an outstanding video experience that you and your families ------------------------ Families Love WatchMeGrow streaming video and so will you… "Thank you. We are so pleased. Ben's Dad is getting to see him every day from Iraq and that's a blessing that you just can't even measure!" - Texas "Hello! I am a grandmother living in Sweden, and I watch my granddaughter's development almost every day, thanks to your wonderful service." - Sweden I am a retired Aerospace Engineer. I have enjoyed watching my grandson from over a thousand miles away. Technology does not get any better. Thank you very much for the pleasure." - Grandpa Jim As childcare's most trusted and experienced streaming video provider, we have been helping our customers increase enrollment and enhance safety, security, accountability, and marketability at their schools since 1996. What are you waiting for? Download our WatchMeGrow mobile app today and start connecting!

About

Back

This app provides peace of mind by offering replacement family care when regular arrangements fall through. It allows users to conveniently schedule care, manage reservations, and find nearby centers directly from their mobile device.

Highlights
  • Schedule back-up care
  • Request previous caregivers
  • View reservation details
  • Receive confirmation notifications
  • Copy past reservations
  • Find nearby care centers
  • Add reservations to calendar
Features
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Family care emergencies can disrupt your whole day. Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™, a benefit available to you if offered by your employer, can give you peace of mind, providing replacement care when regular arrangements fall through. Now the program is in the palm of your hand! As a user of Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, you can conveniently schedule care right from your mobile device with the Back-Up Care app. Whether your regular caregiver calls in sick, your child has a school holiday, or you’re transitioning back to work from parental leave, the Back-Up Care app is your easy, time-saving solution to managing family care challenges while on the go. You can use the Back-Up Care app to: • Sign up for your benefit (to get started, you just need your employer’s username and password) • Submit a new request for back-up care • Request previously used caregivers • View details of existing reservations • Receive notifications when reservations are confirmed • Quickly create new reservations by copying past reservations • Find nearby centers and view each location on a map • Add confirmed reservations to your device’s calendar • Get details about your benefit offering *Please note: Your employer must participate in Bright Horizons Back-Up Care in order to use this app. Not all employers who participate allow the use of this app. Please contact your human resources department for information on benefit availability.

Screenshots

WatchMeGrow3 screens
Back4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Back at 2.5 against WatchMeGrow's 2.1. Back also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). WatchMeGrow's advantage is review sentiment (23% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Back holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 123 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of WatchMeGrow's written reviews are positive against 13% of Back's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WatchMeGrow ships an update every 2 months, Back every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WatchMeGrow versus Back: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchMeGrowBack
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (63 ratings)2.5 (123 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews — better12.6% of reviews
Number of ratings63123 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWatchMeGrowBright Horizons CC LLC

Customer experience

WatchMeGrow

All ratings63 ratings
Positive25.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative73.0%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral10.2%
Negative67.0%

Back

All ratings123 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative64.2%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive12.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative84.7%

Bugs and requests

WatchMeGrow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Back

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Login credentials not accepted despite being correct
  • Face ID authentication fails
  • Request Care button missing or non-functional
  • App version mismatch preventing login
  • Forced logout when navigating away from app
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  • Profile information not saving
  • Verification codes not arriving
  • General error messages without details
  • Form data lost when navigating between screens
  • Keyboard not appearing on login screen
  • App crashes on startup
  • Slow page loading causing phone lockup
  • SSO and 2FA authentication failures
  • Reservation confirmation status incorrect
  • Missing emergency contact entry screen
  • Special needs/allergies settings not removable
  • Mobile number textability settings not preserved
  • Address validation rejecting valid addresses
  • Inconsistent data between app and website

Requested features

11 requests
  • Distance-based filtering for childcare centers
  • Display facility names after booking
  • Overnight reservation options
  • Extended session timeout before re-authentication
  • Caregiver selection and preference system
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  • Reservation history and details visibility
  • Real-time caregiver availability updates
  • Automatic backup caregiver assignment
  • Clear policy information in intake forms
  • Improved error messages with specific guidance
  • Search by location other than current position

In-app purchases

None

WatchMeGrow

No in-app purchases

None

Back

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WatchMeGrow free?
WatchMeGrow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Back free?
Back is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WatchMeGrow or Back?
Back is rated higher. WatchMeGrow averages 2.1 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Back averages 2.5 from 123 ratings.
Do WatchMeGrow or Back have ads?
Neither WatchMeGrow nor Back shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WatchMeGrow or Back?
WatchMeGrow ships an update every 2 months, and Back every 3 weeks. Most recently, WatchMeGrow was updated on October 16, 2026 and Back on October 16, 2026.

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