# Little Explorer — Find kid-friendly spots nearby > Find kid-friendly spots nearby (iPhone/iPad app by Ondrej Machart.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-explorer/id6749822199 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ondrej Machart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832300465) - Category: Navigation, Travel - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.5 · 18 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-09-22 - Data updated: 2026-02-08 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-explorer/id6749822199/reviews.md ## What is Little Explorer? Discover amazing kid-friendly places with a fun compass that points the way! Little Explorer helps families find playgrounds, restrooms, cafes, and so much more - all through a magical compass interface that kids absolutely love. No more wandering around wondering "where's the nearest playground?" or frantically searching for a family restroom. Why not just use regular Maps app? Great question! With navigation apps, you need to type, search, filter through tons of results, and read reviews before you even know what's nearby. Little Explorer is different - just tap an activity and instantly see the nearest family-friendly spots. No typing, no overwhelming choices, no spoilers that kill the sense of adventure. The compass points the way while preserving the joy of discovery. You can always check a place in your navigation app if you want details, but you also have the freedom to just follow the compass and see what you find! What makes Little Explorer special: • Compass-guided discovery - Your phone becomes a real compass pointing to nearby places • 9 types of family spots - Playgrounds, toilets, snacks, animals, water features, museums, adventures, picnic areas, and pharmacy • Smart location filtering - Every suggestion is family-friendly and verified • Works everywhere - From your hometown to vacation destinations worldwide • Offline-ready - Cached results work even without internet • No tracking - We don't follow where you go or what you do The story behind the app: As a dad to 2-year-old Filipek, I quickly learned that traveling with kids isn't about reaching destinations - it's about having fun along the way. Whether we needed a playground for energy breaks, a clean restroom, or just somewhere interesting to explore, finding these places was always a challenge. Together with my wife Iveta, we dreamed of an app that would make family adventures easier and more spontaneous. So I built Little Explorer - not as a big company, but as a one-person passion project by a dad who works in tech and wanted to create something meaningful for other parents. Why a subscription? Great location data and smart filtering cost money - we use premium mapping services and AI to ensure every suggestion is perfect for families. That's why we offer: • Free Plan - Playgrounds, toilets, and cafes with 10 daily searches • Premium Plan - All 9 location types with unlimited searches Going premium doesn't just unlock more places to discover - it helps support a small family business and keeps the app growing with new features. Perfect for: - Parents planning outings and trips - Families exploring new cities - Anyone who wants to discover hidden gems nearby - Emergency situations (finding restrooms or medical facilities) Turn every outing into an adventure. Let Little Explorer be your family's guide to amazing places! To read Terms of Use - please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ To read Privacy policy - please visit: https://www.ondrejmachart.com/little-explorer-privacy ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month | | Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year | ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.0.2 — 2025-10-14 New: Distance units toggle - switch between metric and imperial in settings Improvements: • Smoother pull-to-refresh animation • Fixed header when browsing categories • Better performance and bug fixes Thanks for exploring with Little Explorer! ### 1.0.1 — 2025-10-06 Improvements: - Easier to refresh your results - just pull down on the compass to get fresh tips anytime - Better water fun spots - now shows only public pools, fountains, and beaches (no more private locations) - Smarter location updates - the app now better detects when you've moved and suggests refreshing your results Bug Fixes: - Various improvements for a smoother experience ### 1.0 — 2025-09-22 No release notes. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-02-08.*