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S'moresUp vs UrbanSitter

S'moresUp logo

S'moresUp

Parenting

Smart parenting made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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UrbanSitter

Parenting

Find trusted babysitters and nannies fast

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: S'moresUp premium Pack introductory rate of $7.99 per month is a promotion that rises to $9.99 per month after July 4, 2026; UrbanSitter the App Store listing, seller of record UrbanSitter, LLC, shows the app as free to download and discloses no price for its premium membership
  • They diverge on capability: S'moresUp covers Chore management, UrbanSitter covers Sitter search.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which S'moresUp and UrbanSitter actually diverge.

Attributes where S'moresUp and UrbanSitter differ
AttributeS'moresUpUrbanSitter
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20162011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Parenting).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in S'moresUp

  • Chore management
  • Allowance tracking
  • Screen time management
  • Behavior tracking
  • Star rewards system
  • Goals & savings
  • Custom rewards
  • Family messaging

Only in UrbanSitter

  • Sitter search
  • Social network matching
  • Background checks
  • Online booking
  • Payment processing
  • Review system
  • Calendar integration
  • Mobile notifications

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

S'moresUp

  • Family chore management and coordinationnot UrbanSitter

UrbanSitter

  • Finding babysittersnot S'moresUp
  • Date night childcarenot S'moresUp
  • Recurring childcarenot S'moresUp
  • Nanny searchnot S'moresUp

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

S'moresUp

  • Premium Pack introductory rate of $7.99 per month is a promotion that rises to $9.99 per month after July 4, 2026
  • Annual Premium price of $79.99 per year rises to $99.99 per year after the same date

UrbanSitter

  • The App Store listing, seller of record UrbanSitter, LLC, shows the app as free to download and discloses no price for its premium membership

Pricing, plan by plan

S'moresUp

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic chores
    • Star rewards
    • Family sharing
  • Premium$5.99/month
    • Unlimited chores
    • Allowance tracking
    • Screen time controls
  • Family$9.99/month
    • Everything in Premium
    • Unlimited kids
    • Advanced reports

UrbanSitter

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Browse sitters
    • View basic profiles
    • Limited bookings
  • Premium$35/month
    • Unlimited bookings
    • Full sitter profiles
    • Priority access

Which should you pick?

Choose S'moresUp if

  • You need chore management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want allowance tracking.
S'moresUp review

Choose UrbanSitter if

  • You need sitter search.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want social network matching.
UrbanSitter review

Questions people ask

Is S'moresUp or UrbanSitter better?
Neither clearly leads. S'moresUp starts at Free and UrbanSitter at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, S'moresUp or UrbanSitter?
S'moresUp starts at Free and UrbanSitter at Free.
Does S'moresUp or UrbanSitter run on more platforms?
S'moresUp runs on Ios, Android, Web. UrbanSitter runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use S'moresUp for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is S'moresUp best used for?
S'moresUp is most often used for family chore management and coordination. Of those, family chore management and coordination is not what UrbanSitter is typically brought in for.
What can S'moresUp do that UrbanSitter cannot?
S'moresUp covers Chore management, Allowance tracking, Screen time management, Behavior tracking. UrbanSitter covers Sitter search, Social network matching, Background checks, Online booking. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

S'moresUp: How much does S'moresUp cost?

S'moresUp offers a free Intro Pack with core family management tools permanently free, plus a 45-day trial of premium features. The Premium Pack costs $7.99/month if subscribed before July 4 2026, or $9.99/month starting July 5 2026. Annual plans are available at 15-16.5% discount.

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S'moresUp: Can existing subscribers keep their original S'moresUp pricing?

Yes, current subscribers are grandfathered at their original rates indefinitely, even if prices increase for new subscribers.

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S'moresUp: Does S'moresUp offer an annual payment option?

Yes, annual plans are available at 15-16.5% savings compared to monthly billing.

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