The Sitter Source vs Ready Roos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Ready Roos
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ReadyRoos helps parents find trusted babysitters and enables sitters to get booked—all in one easy-to-use app. Browse verified profiles, connect through chat, schedule bookings, and handle payments securely. Whether you need childcare on demand or want to offer your services, ReadyRoos simplifies the entire experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ready Roos at every 2 weeks against The Sitter Source's every 5 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.
The Sitter Source ships an update every 5 months, Ready Roos every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Sitter Source | Ready Roos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sittysites LLC | Ready Roos LLC |
In-app purchases
The Sitter Source
No in-app purchases
Ready Roos
No in-app purchases
