Comparison

Back vs HomeWorked

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

Head to head
About

Back

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
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Family care emergencies can disrupt your whole day. Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™, a benefit available to you if offered by your employer, can give you peace of mind, providing replacement care when regular arrangements fall through. Now the program is in the palm of your hand! As a user of Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, you can conveniently schedule care right from your mobile device with the Back-Up Care app. Whether your regular caregiver calls in sick, your child has a school holiday, or you’re transitioning back to work from parental leave, the Back-Up Care app is your easy, time-saving solution to managing family care challenges while on the go. You can use the Back-Up Care app to: • Sign up for your benefit (to get started, you just need your employer’s username and password) • Submit a new request for back-up care • Request previously used caregivers • View details of existing reservations • Receive notifications when reservations are confirmed • Quickly create new reservations by copying past reservations • Find nearby centers and view each location on a map • Add confirmed reservations to your device’s calendar • Get details about your benefit offering *Please note: Your employer must participate in Bright Horizons Back-Up Care in order to use this app. Not all employers who participate allow the use of this app. Please contact your human resources department for information on benefit availability.

About

HomeWorked

Discover real home improvement projects completed by local specialists. Find and connect with professionals who have showcased their work in your neighborhood. Build a personal toolbox of trusted vendors for your future home needs.

Highlights
  • View completed home improvement projects on a map
  • Find and connect with local specialists
  • Save favorite vendors to a personal toolbox
  • Search for professionals by specialization
  • Showcase your own projects (with subscription)
Features
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IMPROVE YOUR HOME WITH THE HOMEWORKED MAP. See real, completed projects by home improvement specialists in your area—and connect with them easily! FIND OUT WHO DID THAT AMAZING PROJECT. Wondering who installed that stunning roof, driveway, or front door? HomeWorked lets you find out—without awkwardly knocking on a stranger’s door. SEE REAL WORK, RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU. The HomeWorked Map allows you to discover completed projects near you while walking, driving, or browsing. No need to rely on staged photos—see real work from the street or sidewalk. BUILD YOUR "TOOLBOX" OF FAVORITE SPECIALISTS. Save the vendors you love and keep their contact info handy for future projects. SEARCH FOR TRUSTED SPECIALISTS. Use HomeWorked to find professionals who specialize in your area. These vendors take pride in their work and are ready to connect with you. HOME IMPROVEMENT PROS – SHOWCASE YOUR WORK! Get discovered by homeowners looking for your services. With a subscription, you can: Feature your projects on the HomeWorked Map. Post up to 50 projects with up to 5 images per project. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: Post up to 100 projects with up to 5 images per project. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: For a limited time: 6 months free 1 Month: $49 3 Months: $125 (Save $25) 6 Months: $245 (6 Months for the price of 5) A subscription is required to list services and projects in the app. SUPPORT PROGRESS: HomeWorked supports home improvement specialists from all backgrounds. PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE Privacy Policy: https://homeworked.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Back4 screens
HomeWorked4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HomeWorked at 5.0 against Back's 2.4. HomeWorked also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). Back's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (127 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. HomeWorked sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $48.99 per month. Back asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HomeWorked holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Back has 127 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Back ships an update every 3 weeks, HomeWorked every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Back versus HomeWorked: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackHomeWorked
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (127 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings127 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBright Horizons CC LLCHomeWorked, LLC

Customer experience

Back

All ratings123 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative64.2%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive12.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative84.7%

HomeWorked

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Back

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • 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
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  • Profile information not saving
  • Verification codes not arriving
  • General error messages without details
  • Form data lost when navigating between screens
  • Keyboard not appearing on login screen
  • App crashes on startup
  • Slow page loading causing phone lockup
  • SSO and 2FA authentication failures
  • Reservation confirmation status incorrect
  • Missing emergency contact entry screen
  • Special needs/allergies settings not removable
  • Mobile number textability settings not preserved
  • Address validation rejecting valid addresses
  • Inconsistent data between app and website

Requested features

11 requests
  • 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
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  • Reservation history and details visibility
  • Real-time caregiver availability updates
  • Automatic backup caregiver assignment
  • Clear policy information in intake forms
  • Improved error messages with specific guidance
  • Search by location other than current position

HomeWorked

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Back

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HomeWorked

Subscriptions4
  • Silver Plan$48.991 Month
  • Essential Start (3-Month Plan)$99.993 Months
  • Gold Plan$124.993 Months
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  • Platinum Plan$244.996 Months

Questions

Is Back free?
Back is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HomeWorked free?
HomeWorked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Back or HomeWorked?
HomeWorked is rated higher. Back averages 2.4 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while HomeWorked averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Back or HomeWorked have ads?
Neither Back nor HomeWorked shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Back or HomeWorked?
Back ships an update every 3 weeks, and HomeWorked every 9 days. Most recently, Back was updated on November 1, 2026 and HomeWorked on October 30, 2026.

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