# Pickup Play for Families — Find kid-friendly pickup games

> App for parents to find and organize kid-friendly pickup sports games locally. (iPhone/iPad app by Flower Vault LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickup-play-for-families/id6740543675 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Flower Vault LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655007082)
- Category: Sports, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickup-play-for-families/id6740543675/reviews.md

## What is Pickup Play for Families?

Pickup Play is the easiest way for parents to discover and organize pickup sports games for their kids at local parks. Designed for safety, simplicity, and fun, Pickup Play connects families and fosters community in a secure environment. Whether you’re looking to join an existing game or create your own, Pickup Play makes it seamless and stress-free.

Features:
	•	Discover Local Games: Automatically see games happening at parks near you.
	•	Create Events: Organize your own games with customizable details like sports, times, and participant preferences.
	•	ID Verification: Only paid subscribers with verified IDs can create events. ID verification includes a check against sex offender databases.
	•	Real-Time Notifications: Receive alerts when new games are created or when you’re at a park with active games.
	•	Anonymous Participation: Join games anonymously or connect with other families through optional profiles.
	•	Safety First: Events are localized to people physically present at the same park for enhanced security.

Get your kids moving and meet other families with Pickup Play—your go-to app for safe and simple sports games.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Discover local sports games
- Create and organize custom events
- ID verification for event organizers
- Real-time game notifications
- Anonymous or connected participation
- Location-based safety features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family | $12.99 | per year |
| Individual | $4.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickup-play-for-families/id6740543675/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Babysitting Grandmother

*2025-02-13*

As an active grandmother who takes the grandkids  to the park playgrounds quite often, it is a real bonus if there are other children there of similar ages and game interests so that I am not always needed to kick the soccer ball or pitch the baseball.  This concept of helping me find other  families with similar needs/playtime goals is a
Great idea!

### 5/5 — Love this!!

*2025-02-13*

Always looking for things to do with my kid, esp outside. Love the ability to find pickup games near me at a glance.

## Frequently asked questions about Pickup Play for Families

### How does Pickup Play ensure safety for kids' games?

Pickup Play prioritizes safety through ID verification for all users who create events, including checks against sex offender databases. Events are also localized to individuals physically present at the same park, enhancing security.

### What are the subscription options for Pickup Play?

Pickup Play offers two subscription plans: an Individual plan for $4.99 per year and a Family plan for $12.99 per year. These plans are required to create events.

### Can I join games anonymously on Pickup Play?

Yes, you can choose to join games anonymously. Alternatively, you can connect with other families through optional profiles if you wish to share more information.

### How often is Pickup Play updated?

The app was last updated on March 19, 2025, with version 1.012. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule to improve functionality and reliability.

### What devices does Pickup Play support?

Currently, Pickup Play is supported on iPhones. The app is designed for iOS devices.

### What is the age rating for Pickup Play?

Pickup Play has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and their parents to use for organizing sports activities.

### Does Pickup Play have ads?

No, Pickup Play does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with in-app purchases for event creation features.

### What kind of sports games can be organized with Pickup Play?

The app allows for the organization of various pickup sports games. Users can customize details like the specific sport, time, and participant preferences when creating an event.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.012 — 2025-03-19

What’s New in 1.0.12
	•	Improved Park Geofencing: Faster location checks with better accuracy.

### 1.011 — 2025-03-07

– New Subscription Options
Choose between individual or family yearly subscriptions, designed to give you more flexibility and savings.

– Enhanced Safety with ID Verification
We’ve added an optional identity verification step via Stripe to help keep games secure and kid-friendly.

– Improved UI
A cleaner layout makes navigation more intuitive. We also fixed various bugs to boost performance and stability.

### 1.01 — 2025-03-06

– New Subscription Options
Choose between individual or family yearly subscriptions, designed to give you more flexibility and savings.

– Enhanced Safety with ID Verification
We’ve added an optional identity verification step via Stripe to help keep games secure and kid-friendly.

– Improved UI
A cleaner layout makes navigation more intuitive. We also fixed various bugs to boost performance and stability.

### 1.0 — 2025-02-13

No release notes.

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