Comparison

CareJan vs US Persian

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

Head to head
About

CareJan

This app connects Persian-speaking families in Southern California with trustworthy, culturally aligned in-home caregivers. It offers a bilingual interface, direct messaging, and detailed caregiver profiles with specialized search filters. IHSS matching is always free, while premium features are available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Bilingual English/Farsi interface
  • Real-time direct messaging
  • IHSS caregiver matching (free)
  • Private pay caregiver search
  • Cultural sensitivity ratings
  • Detailed caregiver profiles
  • Specialty care search filters
Features
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CareJan is the first bilingual English/Farsi marketplace built for Persian-speaking families in Southern California who need culturally aligned in-home caregivers. Finding the right caregiver is deeply personal — especially when language, cultural values, and family traditions matter. CareJan was created to solve this problem for the Iranian and Persian diaspora community. HOW IT WORKS Families create a free account, browse caregiver profiles, and connect directly with caregivers who speak Farsi and understand Persian culture. Caregivers build detailed profiles showcasing their specialties, availability, experience, and cultural competencies. KEY FEATURES • Bilingual Interface: Full English and Farsi support throughout the app • Real-Time Messaging: Communicate directly with caregivers in your preferred language • IHSS Matching (Always Free): Find IHSS-eligible caregivers at no cost — CareJan never charges for IHSS connections, in full compliance with anti-kickback regulations • Private Pay Search: Browse caregivers available for private-pay arrangements • Cultural-Fit Skills: caregivers list Persian cuisine and tahdig, Halal or Kosher meal preparation, Noruz customs, tarof norms and multi-generational household experience • Detailed Profiles: Profile photos, cultural-fit and care-experience skills, weekly availability, years of experience, and reviews from families • Search That Fits: filter by Farsi-speaking caregivers, IHSS or private pay, and hourly rate, with results sorted by distance when you share your location • Reviews from Families: a star rating and a note from families connected on CareJan, moderated within 24 hours FREE TO CONNECT Connecting and messaging are free. IHSS matching is always free. CareJan is a referral agency: families choose and reach out directly, and caregivers set their own rates. Privacy Policy: https://carejan.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY FIRST CareJan collects only what it needs: your name, email, profile details, messages and reviews, and your location while you search, used only to sort caregivers by distance and never collected in the background. There is no third-party ad tracking, and there are no third-party analytics or tracking SDKs. Your data stays between you and the caregivers you choose to contact. COMPLIANCE CareJan operates as a Domestic Referral Agency under California Civil Code Section 1812.5095. We connect families with caregivers — we are not an employer, staffing agency, or home care organization. The family hires the caregiver directly; caregivers set their own rates and schedules. Built with care for the Persian community in Southern California. CareJan — where families find caregivers who feel like family.

About

US Persian

This app serves as a directory for Persian-owned and Persian-serving businesses globally. It helps businesses increase visibility and allows community members to easily find culturally relevant services. Business owners can manage their profiles, ensuring accurate and up-to-date listings for customers.

Highlights
  • Persian business directory
  • Business owner profiles
  • Customer search functionality
  • Culturally relevant services
  • Global business connections
Features
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US PERSIAN is a trusted business directory created especially for Persians living outside the Iran. Our mission is to help Persian-owned and Persian-serving businesses become more visible, and to help our community easily find reliable services around the world. Business owners can securely log in, create their own profiles, and update their information at any time. This ensures that all listings stay accurate, professional, and up to date. Customers can quickly search, explore, and connect with businesses that understand their culture, language, and needs. Whether you are an entrepreneur or a customer, our platform is here to strengthen the Iranian community by building meaningful business connections across borders.

Screenshots

CareJan3 screens
US Persian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: US Persian at 5.0 against CareJan's 4.5. US Persian also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). CareJan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. CareJan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. US Persian asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

US Persian holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CareJan has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CareJan ships an update fortnightly, US Persian every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
CareJan versus US Persian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCareJanUS Persian
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCareJan LLCUS Persian

Customer experience

CareJan

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

US Persian

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CareJan

Subscriptions2
  • Family Premium$14.991 Month
  • Caregiver Premium$14.991 Month
None

US Persian

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CareJan free?
CareJan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is US Persian free?
US Persian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CareJan or US Persian?
US Persian is rated higher. CareJan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while US Persian averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CareJan or US Persian have ads?
US Persian shows ads; CareJan does not.
Which is updated more often, CareJan or US Persian?
CareJan ships an update fortnightly, and US Persian every 5 days. Most recently, CareJan was updated on October 24, 2026 and US Persian on October 11, 2026.

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