# PlayScout: Playground Finder — Playground Maps & Reviews

> Community-powered map and reviews for finding playgrounds globally. (iPhone/iPad app by Ada Ventures LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscout-playground-finder/id6471904451 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ada Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716202104)
- Category: Lifestyle, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 55 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 8 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-04-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscout-playground-finder/id6471904451/reviews.md

## What is PlayScout?

PlayScout is a community-built map of playgrounds around the world, with detailed information on over 700,000 playgrounds. PlayScout is built by a mom and dad, to help people find spaces for their kids to play.

Why PlayScout?
* Extensive Playground Maps: Easily find playgrounds near you or around the world.
* Birds-Eye View: See an aerial view of every playground to scope out the area.
* Community-Powered Details: Dive into a wealth of information on playground features, accessibility options, parking availability, and more—all contributed by our community of parents.
* Playground Photos: View high-quality photos to get a feel for each playground before you visit.
* Personalized Search: Filter searches based on specific needs, from wheelchair accessibility to playgrounds with swing sets.
* Bookmark and Track Visits: Save your future adventure spots with bookmarks and mark playgrounds you've visited to keep track of your family's fun.
* Playground Reviews: Benefit from the firsthand experiences of other parents. Share tips, advice, and reviews to help each other discover the ideal playground.

Join Our Community
PlayScout relies on the contributions of parents like you to grow and thrive. Together, we can ensure everybody finds the perfect place for play.

Ready for Your Next Adventure?
Download PlayScout today and transform the way you find playgrounds for your family.

We Love Feedback
Your input helps make PlayScout better for all. Share your experiences, suggestions, or stories with us through the app. Let's build the best playground-finding community together.

Privacy Policy: https://playscoutapp.com/privacy
Terms of Service: https://playscoutapp.com/terms

## Key features

- Extensive playground maps
- Aerial views of playgrounds
- Community-contributed details
- Playground photos
- Personalized search filters
- Bookmark and track visits
- Parent reviews and tips

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlayScout Plus Annual | $5.99 | per year |
| PlayScout Plus Monthly | $0.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscout-playground-finder/id6471904451/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Needs to be utilized in my area

*2026-07-04*

This is such a great idea for an app, but it very under utilized in my area. None of the playground around us have any reviews or rankings. 

I will be spreading the word to all my local parents. Hoping to get more eyes on it.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-06-13*

I am so impressed with the PlayScout app and mapping capabilities. This app is very user friendly and includes a lot of great information for families searching for playgrounds. Best playground app I have tried so far.

### 5/5 — About time!

*2025-12-28*

This is a wonderful app! I can’t believe it hasn’t already been created yet, but grateful it has now. Not over done, user friendly, and so much potential for additional features. Feels great to be able to contribute to the database of parks and have made it a game with my 3 year old to discover fun new parks together. Thanks to the developers and let me know if I can help in any way!

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your positive review. We built this app as a passion project hoping it can help other parents solve the problem we were facing of finding nearby playgrounds to take our kids to. The best way that you can help is by convincing your friends to use the app and contribute information and photos of parks to the database. The locations of playgrounds are originally sourced from OpenStreetMap, but as you a probably tell, a lot of data is missing, especially regarding photos, details about equipment, and descriptions of playgrounds. It also helps a great deal to rate and review the app, so thank you very much for this. If you ever have specific ideas, or found an issue, the best way to reach us is by email at hello@playscoutapp.com.

### 5/5 — Awesome, but needs community support

*2025-11-26*

I just downloaded this app and it’s amazing. It’s everything I was looking for in a playground finder app. The UI is easy and clean. I love that it shows nearby parks and includes an aerial view. I love all the filters! I love the sheer amount of meaningful data!! The only problem is that for it to function at its best, it’s requires a community to add data on each park they visit. My area doesn’t have a lot of added data. That’s okay - I’m just going to add it myself. It’ll be my own little notes of what parks to visit. And I’ll try to convince my friends to do the same so we can operate on more knowledge. Thank you for building such a beautiful app!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! You are 100% correct--the app works best when your local community adds data about parks in the area. Convincing your friends to add data is the best way to get better photos, descriptions, etc. right now. We are brainstorming ways to increase participation from the community, as well as how to better automatically add other data sources. If you have any ideas, please feel free to email us at feedback@playscoutapp.com and we will see if there's anything we can do to make the app work even better for you.

### 5/5 — Great park finder!

*2025-11-21*

This is a great park finder app! Love that I can add features to my local parks and they have lots of different parks to sort through!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much, and thank you for adding features about your local parks! When you add information about your local parks it helps everybody else that uses PlayScout discover playgrounds as well, so thank you very much!

### 5/5 — Perfect!

*2025-11-07*

Great tool for finding playgrounds in your area, very easy to use and super comprehensive!

**Developer response:** Thank you, glad you like it!

### 5/5 — Yes please

*2025-10-01*

I love this app. It does one thing and it does it very, very well, which I find very refreshing.

**Developer response:** Thank you! It means a lot to us when we get positive reviews, and motivates us to keep improving PlayScout. Thank you for your support.

### 5/5 — Frequent traveler looking for playgrounds

*2025-05-24*

I’m a frequent traveler and am always trying to find local playgrounds. This is a great resource to see what’s in the area. I love contributing to updates to make it more informative for the next family.

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to write a review, kt! Seeing positive reviews like yours helps motivate us to keep improving the app. Please let us know if you ever have any feedback by emailing info@playscoutapp.com

### 5/5 — Great way to track playgrounds and parks!

*2025-04-20*

I am in love with this app! As a mama who love to explore and find the best playgrounds and keep track of them, this is the best app for me and my little one! I love contributing and sharing it with my friends.

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to write a review, ColorMeNorCal! It's people like you who make the app so useful and awesome for other families. Positive reviews like yours keep us going.

### 5/5 — Nice work!

*2024-07-20*

Going to start using. So far so good.

**Developer response:** Thank very much for the positive review! Your support means a lot to us, and we’re committed to improving the app and growing our community of PlayScouts that are helping each other find awesome playgrounds. If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can reach us at hello@playscoutapp.com

Grateful for your review,

Julia and David the creators of PlayScout

## Frequently asked questions about PlayScout

### What is PlayScout?

PlayScout is a community-built map that helps you find playgrounds around the world. It offers detailed information, photos, and reviews contributed by other parents to help you discover the ideal play space for your children.

### How many playgrounds are listed on PlayScout?

PlayScout features an extensive map with over 700,000 playgrounds listed globally, providing a vast resource for finding play areas.

### Can I find playgrounds with specific features on PlayScout?

Yes, PlayScout offers personalized search filters, allowing you to find playgrounds based on specific needs such as wheelchair accessibility or the presence of swing sets.

### Does PlayScout have ads?

PlayScout is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted experience as you search for playgrounds and plan your family's adventures.

### What devices does PlayScout support?

PlayScout is currently available on iPhone devices, providing a convenient way for iOS users to find local and global playgrounds.

### How often is PlayScout updated?

The latest version of PlayScout is 1.1.7, and it was last updated on October 25, 2025, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### What are the subscription options for PlayScout?

PlayScout offers optional subscription plans, including PlayScout Plus Monthly for $0.99 and PlayScout Plus Annual for $5.99, to enhance your experience.

### What is the age rating for PlayScout?

PlayScout has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and their families to use when searching for playgrounds.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.8 — 2026-06-25

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1.7 — 2025-10-25

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1.6 — 2025-09-15

We improved the review and search experience! Edit your reviews any time, and filter for playgrounds you’ve saved and visited.

### 1.1.5 — 2025-09-02

Sharing your playground experiences just got easier! We improved the review flow and fixed a few small bugs along the way.

### 1.1.4 — 2025-08-28

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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