Best apps like The Troop

33+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
10 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you want more options like The Troop or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 33+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to The Troop

Meerkat: Meet Parent Friends#1

Meerkat: Meet Parent Friends by Meerkat Technology, Inc

Parenting Friendship Meetup
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.9(17 ratings)
Free
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This app helps parents connect with other parents in their local area to build a supportive community. Create a profile, browse other families, and match with those who share similar interests to start chatting and forming friendships.

Parent Network#2

Parent Network by Humanness, Inc.

Where parents plan & kids play
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.7(42 ratings)
FreeAds
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Connect with other parents in your local area to organize playdates and share parenting tips. Discover and create family-friendly events and activities. Build a supportive network for navigating parenthood.

Kingle - Meet New Parents#3

Kingle - Meet New Parents by Jonie Watts

Find new friends.
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Connect with local parents to build your social network. Easily find and chat with moms and dads nearby, share photos and videos, and plan meetups. Stay connected with your community and discover new friends.

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Keedoo: Parent Events & Chats
Keedoo: Parent Events & Chats
Keedoo: Parent Events & Chats
Share and chat with families
Free

Connect with other parents in a dedicated online space. Share news, plan playdates, and seek advice. This app offers private group chats and allows you to control who sees your updates, fostering a safe community for families.

Share news, events, and announcementsControl audience for shared updatesCreate group chats for classes or neighborhoods
🌐 Social Networking
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free
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Taavi - Pregnancy & Mom Groups
Taavi - Pregnancy & Mom Groups
Taavi - Pregnancy & Mom Groups
Match with your mom group
Free

Connect with other pregnant women and new mothers in small, intimate chat groups. Find genuine support, have meaningful conversations, and build lasting friendships from pregnancy through parenthood. Prioritizes privacy and judgment-free interaction.

Find mom groupsConnect with pregnant womenSupport for new moms
🌐 Social Networking
(24)
ad-supported
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Friendly Faces Connect
Friendly Faces Connect
Friendly Faces Connect
by Tamsyn Johnston
Free

This app helps parents coordinate their children's schedules with their friends' families. It allows for easy comparison of calendars to maximize opportunities for children to participate in activities and events together outside of school.

Create child calendarsCompare calendars with friends' childrenAlign schedules for activities
🌐 Social Networking
(3)
free
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Playdate: Secure family chat
Playdate: Secure family chat
Playdate: Secure family chat
Virtual playdates
Free

This app facilitates secure video calls and chat for children, requiring parental approval for both connections and playdates. It offers fun filters, stickers, and a shared drawing whiteboard, with parents able to review session recordings for peace of mind.

Parent-approved connectionsSecure peer-to-peer video callsKid-friendly filters and stickers
🌐 Social Networking
(2)
free
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PeerKnect
PeerKnect
PeerKnect
by Determinism, LLC
Free

Connects parents of children with special needs for playdates and social events. Offers sensory-friendly event notifications and integrates identity verification for user safety.

Connect with other parentsArrange playdates and social outingsReceive sensory-friendly event notifications
🌐 Social Networking
(7)
free
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The Motherload
The Motherload
The Motherload
Mom-life... better together
Free

Connect with local moms in similar life stages for in-person meetups and meaningful friendships. Share experiences, resources, and support to navigate motherhood together. Find a community that understands the joys and challenges of raising children.

Connect with local momsFind moms in similar life stagesFacilitates in-person meetups
🌐 Social Networking
(2)
free
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giggle - playdates for kids
giggle - playdates for kids
giggle - playdates for kids
by Uday Khatry
Free
🌐 Social Networking
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