# Sitters Childcare, Babysitters

> Traveling to the UK? Book flexible, trusted babysitting you can rely on

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/uk.co.sitters.app.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/uk.co.sitters.app.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `uk.co.sitters.app.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sitters
- **Category:** PARENTING
- **Downloads:** 12,867
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (247 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-20
- **First published:** 2024-11-26
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 130 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.sitters.app.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.sitters.co.uk/](https://www.sitters.co.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sitters.co.uk/privacy-policy](https://www.sitters.co.uk/privacy-policy)

## Description

Sitters.co.uk makes it easy to find and book trusted UK babysitters for your vacation or business trip. Flexible options include evening care, daytime childcare, emergency backup, and on-site service at a hotel or family home, plus events like weddings.

All sitters are fully vetted and experienced, offering safety, peace of mind, and flexible booking. Book quickly in the app, pay securely via Stripe, and receive real-time updates. Get started by downloading the free app; memberships are £19.95 for 3 months, with hourly rates shown on each sitter’s profile. Note: Sitters.co.uk operates only in the United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland).

## Rankings

- #512,806 — Overall
- #81 — Parenting (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `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.hihonor.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.hihonor.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.hihonor.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.vivo.notification.permission.BADGE_ICON`
- `uk.co.sitters.app.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the app’s ease of use and professional nanny matches, but report persistent technical problems after the recent update, including instability, unreliable notifications, slow payments, calendar/matching glitches, and price hikes—usability remains the main positive, while reliability and financial friction drive the main negatives.

### Pros

- Easy-to-use interface and generally smooth user experience
- Professional, personal service with trusted nanny matches
- Saves time by helping find ad hoc babysitters quickly

### Cons

- Persistent app instability and glitches since the new app launch (slow startup, crashes, blank screens, and issues applying/accepting bookings)
- Unreliable notifications and poor visibility of bookings (offers not appearing, pending statuses, or disappearing)
- Slow payouts and delayed payments to users' accounts
- Calendar/availability and location matching issues (calendar not syncing, offers appearing miles away)
- Pricing increases and perceived unfair rates

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/uk.co.sitters.app.android)