Comparison

Busy Bees Babysitting vs DormList

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

Head to head
About

Busy Bees Babysitting

Connect with a network of over 1,500 vetted babysitters to find reliable childcare. This app helps parents say "Yes!" to work, personal time, and social events with confidence.

Highlights
  • Access a network of 1,500+ vetted babysitters
  • Find reliable childcare easily
  • Connect with trusted sitters
  • Flexible scheduling for parents
  • Support for spontaneous plans
Features
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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!

About

DormList

Features
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Moving into your dorm? DormList makes it easy. Start with the 130-item move-in checklist covering everything from bedding to desk setup, so nothing gets forgotten on move-in day. Then find your vibe. Pick from 20 room styles, from minimalist to cozy maximalist, and shop 200+ curated Amazon finds matched to your aesthetic. Features: 130-item dorm move-in checklist 20 curated room vibes 200+ hand-picked Amazon products Free to use, no account needed Download DormList and move in with confidence.

Screenshots

Busy Bees Babysitting4 screens
DormList4 screens

Verdict

The call

Busy Bees Babysitting and DormList are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Busy Bees Babysitting versus DormList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBusy Bees BabysittingDormList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (539 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings539 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBusy Bees, LLCTanner Berkenstock

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

DormList

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Busy Bees Babysitting

No in-app purchases

None

DormList

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Busy Bees Babysitting free?
Busy Bees Babysitting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DormList free?
DormList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Busy Bees Babysitting or DormList have ads?
Neither Busy Bees Babysitting nor DormList shows ads.

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