Comparison

SitterCircle vs KidGig

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

Head to head
About

SitterCircle

Connects parents with trusted babysitters from their existing social network. Sitters can easily post availability and manage bookings, while parents can request sitters through a prioritized system based on trust. Includes integrated directions, Wi-Fi details, and one-tap payment options.

Highlights
  • Request sitters from your trusted network
  • Post sitter availability and manage bookings
  • Prioritized sitter requests based on trust
  • Integrated job details (directions, Wi-Fi)
  • One-tap Venmo payment integration
  • Calendar sync (Google, Apple)
  • Track sitter earnings
Features
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SitterCircle is a babysitting app built on real relationships. Parents request babysitters. Sitters post their available hours. The app connects friends and mutual friends for babysitting jobs, so every booking comes from your community, not hundreds of strangers in a marketplace. FOR PARENTS Request a babysitter once, instead of sending eighteen "you free?" texts. SitterCircle shares your request in the order you trust. Your regular sitters get first dibs, then your friends' trusted sitters, then sitters in your community groups. Every sitter is connected to someone you already know, and the app shows you exactly how. FOR SITTERS Post the hours you are available, and parents in your network book them directly. Block the time that is already yours, and the app stops asking. When a family connected to you needs a sitter, you are the first to know. Set your rate, pick your families, and track what you earn by week, by month, by year. HOW A JOB WORKS Once a sitter is booked, the app runs the night. Directions to the door, the wifi password, the bedtime routine, all in one place. When it is over, SitterCircle does the math and opens a one-tap Venmo payment to close out. BUILT INTO YOUR LIFE Calendar sync for Google and Apple. Maps and Venmo built in. No new tools to learn. SitterCircle is a babysitting app built on the friends, mutual friends, and community you already have. Not a marketplace of strangers. Not a group chat. Not an agency. Privacy Policy: https://sittercircle.app/#/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://sittercircle.app/#/terms

About

KidGig

This app connects local teens (ages 13-17) with neighbors needing help for small jobs like yard work or pet sitting. Customers can post jobs and pay securely, while young workers can find opportunities, apply, and build a rating history.

Highlights
  • Post local jobs for teens
  • Browse and apply for jobs
  • Secure in-app payments
  • In-app messaging
  • Rating and review system
  • Reporting and blocking tools
Features
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KidGig connects neighbors with local kids and teens (ages 13–17) who are ready to help with small jobs — yard work, pet sitting, tutoring, light errands, and more. For Customers: Post a job with a budget and date, review applicants, and choose who you'd like to work with. When the job's done, pay securely in the app — no cash needed. For Kids: Browse jobs posted near you, apply to the ones that fit your skills, and message the customer directly once you're chosen. Build a rating history as you complete more jobs. Every job includes: • In-app messaging to coordinate details • Secure payment processing through Stripe • A rating system so both sides can build trust over time • Reporting and blocking tools to keep the community safe Payments made through the app are collected by the KidGig team and forwarded to the young worker's parent or guardian via Venmo or Zelle, so payment always goes through a responsible adult. Whether you need a hand around the house or you're looking to earn some money doing work you're good at, KidGig makes it simple to connect with people right in your neighborhood.

Screenshots

SitterCircle4 screens
KidGig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SitterCircle at 5.0 against KidGig's 4.5. KidGig's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. SitterCircle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. KidGig asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SitterCircle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SitterCircle ships an update every 2 weeks, KidGig every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SitterCircle versus KidGig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSitterCircleKidGig
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB35 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBB Dev Studio LLCRahul Arora

Customer experience

SitterCircle

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

KidGig

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SitterCircle

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Membership1 Month trial$99.991 Year
None

KidGig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SitterCircle free?
SitterCircle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KidGig free?
KidGig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SitterCircle or KidGig?
SitterCircle is rated higher. SitterCircle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while KidGig averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do SitterCircle or KidGig have ads?
Neither SitterCircle nor KidGig shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SitterCircle or KidGig?
SitterCircle ships an update every 2 weeks, and KidGig every 9 days. Most recently, SitterCircle was updated on November 9, 2026 and KidGig on October 31, 2026.

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