# UrbanSitter: Find Child Care > Find trusted babysitters, nannies & more—loved by local families. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.urbansitter.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.urbansitter.android) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.urbansitter.android` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** UrbanSitter Inc. - **Category:** PARENTING - **Downloads:** 327,700 - **Rating:** 3.47 / 5 (1,794 ratings) - **Version:** 13.10.0(16774) - **Last updated:** 2026-08-25 - **First published:** 2015-04-21 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 46 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-19 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.urbansitter.android) - **Website:** [https://www.urbansitter.com/](https://www.urbansitter.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.urbansitter.com/privacy-policy](https://www.urbansitter.com/privacy-policy) ## Description UrbanSitter is a comprehensive child care platform that helps families find reliable babysitters, nannies, tutors, and other caregivers in their local area. All caregivers undergo annual background checks and are reviewed by real parents, ensuring safety and trust. The app features filters to find sitters with specific skills such as infant CPR certification, language abilities, and driving capabilities. Whether you need last-minute child care or full-time support, UrbanSitter offers an easy and secure way to book, message, and pay all in one place. Beyond child care, the platform also connects users with pet sitters, dog walkers, senior caregivers, and household help. Caregivers benefit from flexible scheduling and keep 100% of their earnings. With features like community connections through schools and neighborhoods, and transparent reviews including repeat family stats, UrbanSitter is designed to meet diverse family needs and provide peace of mind. ## Rankings - #124,936 — Overall - #99 — Parenting (Free) ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.urbansitter.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary Users appreciate UrbanSitter for connecting caregivers and parents safely and effectively, with helpful reviews and generally good service. However, many find the Android app buggy, unintuitive, and frustrating to use. Subscription costs are high and not clearly communicated, with difficult cancellation leading to unwanted fees. Feature gaps and account management issues further impact user experience. Limited active users in some regions and additional fees to contact sitters reduce accessibility. Overall, while the service is valued, the app and pricing model present significant challenges. ### Pros - The app facilitates meaningful and safe connections between caregivers and parents. - Provides a reliable service for finding childcare and pet care work compared to competitors. - Feedback and reviews on both sides help users make informed decisions. - Customer service is generally considered good when accessible. - The app is easy to use and simplifies building a client base for sitters. ### Cons - App is buggy and frustrating to use with issues like failing text fields and graphical glitches. - Subscription pricing is high with poor transparency and difficult cancellation leading to unwanted charges. - Feature limitations such as inability to save availability properly, lack of multi-location support, and inability to schedule jobs from the sitter's end. - Account management problems including unexpected bans without explanation and poor support responsiveness. - Limited active sitter availability in some areas and additional fees just to contact sitters make it less accessible to users on tight budgets. ## Similar extensions and apps - [UrbanCare](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.urban.customers) — 23 users - [CitySit - Local Babysitters](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.baby.city_sit) — 2 users - [Bubble - Find Childcare Now](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tribo.bubbleapp) — 162,355 users - [Sitter Setter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thesittersetter.app) — 77 users - [Sitter.BY](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.forkdomsolutions.sitter_by) — 91 users - [Sitter Suite Parent](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sittersuite.clientapp) — 87 users - [Sitly - The babysitter app](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sitly.app) — 2,186,143 users, 1.55 / 5 - [The Sitter App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thesitterapp.online) — 64 users - [Babysits - Find Babysitters](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.babysits) — 1,688,527 users, 4.23 / 5 - [Uber for Babysitter-customer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.service.serviceprovicerapp) — 98 users - [BabySitter Finder For Parents](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.digitalcairo.babysitter) — 7,448 users - [The Sitter Club](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thesitterclubny.app) — 186 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.urbansitter.android)