# Bunked vs Handoff

The clearest difference is ads: Handoff at none against Bunked's shown. Handoff also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). Bunked's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bunked sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Handoff sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bunked against 5.0 for Handoff. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunked has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bunked ships an update every 7 months, Handoff weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bunked | Handoff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunked/id6741014959/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handoff-sitter-briefing/id6759693964/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tradez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792581660) | [Robert Friedman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880245491) |

## What reviewers say

### Bunked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunked/id6741014959)

Easily find compatible roommates and housing. Swipe through profiles matched to your lifestyle, budget, and location, or browse available property listings. Connect with others instantly and communicate safely through real-time messaging.

**Highlights:** Roommate matching algorithm, Housing marketplace, Real-time messaging, User safety features, Profile and listing browsing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bunked Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Bunked Housing Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1x Property Listing | $14.99 | one-time |


### Handoff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handoff-sitter-briefing/id6759693964)

Easily create and share detailed briefs for babysitters. Include routines, allergies, medications, emergency contacts, and house information. Sitters access everything they need instantly via QR code or invite code, with access expiring automatically.

**Highlights:** Create detailed child briefs, Set routine alerts, Share via QR code or invite code, Sitters access info instantly, Automatic access expiration, Update briefs remotely

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Family Plan | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bunked free?

Bunked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Handoff free?

Handoff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bunked or Handoff?

Bunked and Handoff are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Bunked or Handoff have ads?

Bunked shows ads; Handoff does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bunked or Handoff?

Bunked ships an update every 7 months, and Handoff weekly. Most recently, Bunked was updated on October 24, 2026 and Handoff on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*