# Back vs Maisonette

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Maisonette at 62% against Back's 13%. Maisonette also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 127). Back's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Maisonette holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maisonette has 2.8K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Back's written reviews are positive against 62% of Maisonette's.

Back ships an update every 3 weeks, Maisonette every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Back | Maisonette |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-up-care/id947422033/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maisonette/id1607354539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 127 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bright Horizons CC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/840375887) | [Maisonette Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591215234) |

## What reviewers say

### Back

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-up-care/id947422033)

This app provides peace of mind by offering replacement family care when regular arrangements fall through. It allows users to conveniently schedule care, manage reservations, and find nearby centers directly from their mobile device.

**Highlights:** Schedule back-up care, Request previous caregivers, View reservation details, Receive confirmation notifications, Copy past reservations, Find nearby care centers, Add reservations to calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy booking process
- 👍 User-friendly interface design
- 🎯 Convenient mobile access to benefits
- ⚡ Fast reservation submission when working
- 🔐 Face ID login convenience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and errors
- 🔓 Persistent login and authentication issues
- ❌ Unreliable caregiver availability
- ⏰ Last-minute cancellations and no-shows
- 🔄 Forced logouts between sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Login credentials not accepted despite being correct
- Face ID authentication fails
- Request Care button missing or non-functional
- App version mismatch preventing login
- Forced logout when navigating away from app

**Requested features**

- Distance-based filtering for childcare centers
- Display facility names after booking
- Overnight reservation options
- Extended session timeout before re-authentication
- Caregiver selection and preference system


### Maisonette

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maisonette/id1607354539)

Shop for baby and kids' clothing and accessories with early access to new collections and exclusive offers. Enjoy a streamlined shopping experience with quick browsing and secure checkout.

**Highlights:** Early access to collection launches, Exclusive special offers, Seamless shopping experience, Easy browsing of new arrivals, Secure and fast checkout, Push notifications for updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent shopping experience
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Offers great discounts
- 👍 High-quality products

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Advertised discounts not provided
- ❌ App issues and unreliable customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Discount codes not working as promised

**Requested features**

- Improve app functionality and reliability
- Honor advertised discounts and promotions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Back free?

Back is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Maisonette free?

Maisonette is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Back or Maisonette?

Maisonette is rated higher. Back averages 2.4 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Maisonette averages 4.9 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Back or Maisonette have ads?

Maisonette shows ads; Back does not.

### Which is updated more often, Back or Maisonette?

Back ships an update every 3 weeks, and Maisonette every 11 days. Most recently, Back was updated on November 1, 2026 and Maisonette on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*