Busy Bees Babysitting vs RETSY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Busy Bees Babysitting
Connect with a network of over 1,500 vetted and qualified babysitters to find reliable childcare. The app allows parents to easily find and book trusted caregivers, offering flexibility for work, social life, and personal time.
- Vetted babysitter network
- Qualified and engaging caregivers
- Easy booking and connection
- Reliable childcare solutions
- Parental flexibility
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At Busy Bees, we know that you want to be an awesome parent with the flexibility to be spontaneous. In order to do that, you need help with the busyness of life. No parent can do it all without help. We believe you should be able to say, “Yes!” to your work, your loved ones, and yourself. It is easier to say, “Yes!” knowing that your kids are being loved and cared for well while you are away. We know you want the BEST when it comes to childcare for your kids. That is why we cultivated a network of over 1,500 vetted, qualified, and engaging babysitters - the “Bees!” Once part of the network, this support is literally right in the palm of your hand via our Busy Bees Babysitting app! You can feel confident knowing we have connected over 6,000 families with our trusted Bees. You deserve to say, “Yes!” to it all! Busy Bees Babysitting is here to sweeten the babysitting experience!
RETSY
Discover premier homes and connect with accomplished real estate agents. This app offers exclusive access to off-market listings, real-time market insights, and a dedicated communication hub for a seamless buying or selling experience.
- Expert agent representation
- Exclusive off-market listings
- AI-driven market insights
- Personalized property alerts
- Seamless agent communication hub
- Streamlined home buying/selling
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RETSY is where expertise, innovation, and premier real estate service come together. Discover a smarter, more seamless way to buy and sell real estate with RETSY. Our innovative app connects you with the most accomplished agents in the Valley, providing unmatched expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a highly personalized experience. Expert Representation Work with industry-leading agents who bring decades of experience and deep local market knowledge to guide you every step of the way. Exclusive Access Browse premier homes, including off-market and private listings not found on other platforms, ensuring you see the best properties first. Innovative Search & Insights Stay ahead with real-time market updates, personalized alerts, and AI-driven insights designed to streamline your home search or sale. Seamless Communication Our dedicated collaboration hub keeps you directly connected with your agent—making it easier than ever to discuss listings, get real-time updates, and receive expert advice. RETSY puts the finest homes and top real estate professionals at your fingertips, making your home-buying journey seamless and stress-free. Whether you're buying or selling, RETSY gives you access to expert agents and premier listings in a sleek, modern experience designed to simplify real estate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RETSY at 5.0 against Busy Bees Babysitting's 4.5. Busy Bees Babysitting's advantage is ratings volume (539 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
RETSY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Busy Bees Babysitting has 539 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Busy Bees Babysitting ships an update every 3 weeks, RETSY fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Busy Bees Babysitting | RETSY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (539 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 539 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 211 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Busy Bees, LLC | RETSY, LLC |
Customer experience
Busy Bees Babysitting
RETSY
Bugs and requests
Busy Bees Babysitting
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes and loading issues
- Unreliable notifications and messaging
- Billing and payment problems
Requested features
4 requests- Allow parents to view sitter profiles and reviews before booking
- Improve in-app messaging and notifications
- Add calendar integration for booked jobs
- Provide more transparency on company policies and fees
RETSY
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Busy Bees Babysitting
No in-app purchases
RETSY
No in-app purchases









