The Sitter Source vs Babysitterly
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.
Babysitterly
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Easily find and book trusted babysitters. Parents post sitting needs, and approved sitters can accept jobs. Includes sitter referrals and notifications for both parents and sitters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Babysitterly at daily 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, Babysitterly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Sitter Source | Babysitterly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 187 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sittysites LLC | KEVIN LEE VANDEN HEUVEL |
In-app purchases
The Sitter Source
No in-app purchases
Babysitterly
No in-app purchases
Questions
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