# Babysits vs Kiddo App

The clearest difference is rating: Kiddo App at 5.0 against Babysits's 4.5. Kiddo App also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Babysits's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 11) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Babysits sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Kiddo App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kiddo App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Babysits has 1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Babysits's written reviews are positive against 79% of Kiddo App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Babysits ships an update every 5 days, Kiddo App fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babysits | Kiddo App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babysits-find-babysitters/id969858366/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiddo-app/id1466866293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Babysits](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246163050) | [Kiddo (Aust) Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522235541) |

## What reviewers say

### Babysits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babysits-find-babysitters/id969858366)

This platform connects parents with babysitters, offering a streamlined search and communication experience. Parents can find sitters based on reviews and references, while sitters can set their own rates and schedules. It facilitates easy appointment planning and direct messaging.

**Highlights:** Search for babysitters, Read reviews and references, Secure messaging, Push notifications, Plan appointments, Set own rates and schedules, Screen and interview sitters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - For families | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium - For families | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium - For families | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup
- 🔒 Secure and verified profiles
- 💡 Allows minors with parental consent
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Flexible work options for sitters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues and glitches
- 🐛 Slow or non-responsive communication from parents
- 🔒 Strict age requirements for sitters
- 🐛 Difficulty verifying location and address
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Issues with verifying identity and location
- Messaging and booking functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Allow sitters under 16 with parental consent
- Improve search and filtering options
- Implement a rating/review system for sitters
- Provide more visibility for new sitter profiles
- Add an 'active' status indicator for sitters


### Kiddo App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiddo-app/id1466866293)

This app connects parents with verified local babysitters, nannies, and NDIS carers. It offers secure in-app payments, organized bookings, and direct messaging for seamless care arrangements. Features include ID and Working with Children checks for all carers, an independent review system, and automatic invoicing for NDIS care.

**Highlights:** Verified babysitters and nannies, NDIS carer matching, In-app payments and overtime, Organized bookings, In-app messaging, Automatic NDIS invoicing

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kiddo | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Kiddo | $39.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Great for finding babysitters
- 👍 Reliable and trustworthy carers
- 👍 Good for last-minute bookings
- 👍 NDIS funding support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Payment issues
- 🐛 Carers cancelling last minute
- 🐛 No-shows by carers
- 🐛 Delayed refunds
- 🐛 Lack of work opportunities for carers

**Reported bugs**

- WWCC pending verification even after done
- App keeps freezing
- Bookings added but freeze and can't view details
- Payment errors ('something went wrong')
- App blocked registration until license photo emailed

**Requested features**

- Filter by additional languages spoken by babysitters
- Ability for sitters to 'opt out' of a job after 12 hours if parent is indecisive
- Option for sitters to pin or highlight best reviews
- More proactive communication options for carers
- Instant payment for carers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babysits free?

Babysits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kiddo App free?

Kiddo App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Babysits or Kiddo App?

Kiddo App is rated higher. Babysits averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Kiddo App averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Babysits or Kiddo App have ads?

Neither Babysits nor Kiddo App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Babysits or Kiddo App?

Babysits ships an update every 5 days, and Kiddo App fortnightly. Most recently, Babysits was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kiddo App on October 24, 2026.

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