# Back vs SMS Camp

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Camp at 4.9 against Back's 2.5. SMS Camp also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Back's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (126 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

SMS Camp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Back has 126 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Back ships an update every 3 weeks, SMS Camp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Back | SMS Camp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-up-care/id947422033/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-camp/id6472000959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **126** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 69 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bright Horizons CC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/840375887) | [St. Mark's School of Southborough, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/971866638) |

## 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


### SMS Camp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-camp/id6472000959)

Stay informed about all activities at St. Mark's Summer with this app. Access photos, newsletters, event calendars, and receive timely reminders. Download or share photos directly from the app and easily add events to your personal calendar.

**Highlights:** Photo albums with download/share options, Event calendar with save-to-calendar functionality, Weekly newsletter updates, Newsfeeds with news and photos, Targeted push notifications for reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Back free?

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

### Is SMS Camp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Back or SMS Camp?

SMS Camp is rated higher. Back averages 2.5 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while SMS Camp averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Back or SMS Camp have ads?

Neither Back nor SMS Camp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Back or SMS Camp?

Back ships an update every 3 weeks, and SMS Camp every 2 months. Most recently, Back was updated on October 26, 2026 and SMS Camp on October 24, 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.*