Comparison

Craft Stores vs Where2Kid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Craft Stores

Features
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This app helps you find Craft Stores near you and far. There are few ways to search- 1. Search for Craft Stores near your current location by pressing current location icon at bottom right of screen if you have granted location permissions to the app. 2. Type city or zip code in search bar on the top and press search. 3. Drag, Zoom-In or Zoom-Out the map to search craft stores. There are 2 modes to view the results- Map and List These both modes are always in sync, i.e. you perform search is map mode, it reflects in list mode and vice versa. Tap on the word "List" or "Map" located at the top left corner to switch to List or Map map mode respectively. To view more information about a Store in the map mode, tap on the Map Pin which will show a small table at the bottom. The table will include the address, phone number and store hours. It will also show a popup with store name, the name of shopping center, if any and the info icon(i) on it. Upon tapping info icon, it will show the directions from your current location to the selected store. Make a call to store by tapping phone number in the table displayed in map view. Icon Legend- Currently app displays Michaels, Jo-Ann and Local stores which are shown by M, J and L icons respectively on the map. If you want to list your local craft store in this app, you can send request through 'List My Store' tab. You can share the app through Facebook and Email.

About

Where2Kid

Easily find local activities for children aged 0-16. Discover classes, camps, playgrounds, museums, and more based on your zip code. Browse by category or search for specific interests to plan your child's next adventure.

Highlights
  • Discover local classes, camps, and venues
  • Search by zip code and category
  • View venue details, hours, and directions
  • Save favorite activities
  • Ad-free experience with Pro subscription
  • Offline access to saved activities with Pro
Features
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Spend less time searching and more time making memories. Where2Kid was built by a parent, for parents, to make finding family adventures easy. Discover playgrounds, splash pads, museums, parks, classes, camps, restaurants, and hidden local gems — all in one trusted place, anywhere in the U.S. WHY PARENTS LOVE WHERE2KID Because parents don't just want five-star reviews. They want to know: - Is it worth the drive? - Will my kids actually enjoy it? - Is there shade? - Are the bathrooms clean? - Is it stroller friendly? - Is there parking nearby? - Would another parent recommend it? Those are the questions that matter. Those are the questions Where2Kid was built to answer — with ratings from real parents who've actually been there with their kids. FIND THE RIGHT PLACE, FAST - See kid-friendly places near you on a simple map - Live hours and status — never drive to a locked gate again - Parent ratings on what families actually care about - Sensory Friendly tags — because kid-friendly should include every kid - Works everywhere — home, road trips, and vacations across the U.S. PERFECT FOR - Hot days when you need indoor fun or a splash pad NOW - Weekends when everyone asks "what should we do today?" - Traveling families in a city they don't know - Finding classes, camps, and activities your kids will love - Parents of children with sensory needs looking for truly welcoming places OUR STORY Where2Kid was founded by Blanca, a San Diego mom. After moving to a new city, finding great places to take her daughter meant juggling websites, endless reviews, and maps — and hoping. She wasn't looking for more information. She was looking for one place she could trust. So she built it. Today, when parents send feedback, they're talking directly to the founder. We listen. We improve. We build together. OUR PROMISE When you open Where2Kid, you'll spend less time searching, less time guessing, less time wondering if it's worth the drive — and more time laughing, exploring, playing, and making memories together. The best memories don't happen on screens. They happen together. Our job is to help you find your next adventure — then happily get out of the way. Download free and find your family's next great day out.

Screenshots

Craft Stores3 screens
Where2Kid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Where2Kid at weekly against Craft Stores's every 14 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Craft Stores ships an update every 14 months, Where2Kid weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Craft Stores versus Where2Kid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCraft StoresWhere2Kid
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarima GuptaBlanca Pardee

In-app purchases

None

Craft Stores

No in-app purchases

None

Where2Kid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Craft Stores free?
Craft Stores is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Where2Kid free?
Where2Kid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Craft Stores or Where2Kid have ads?
Neither Craft Stores nor Where2Kid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Craft Stores or Where2Kid?
Craft Stores ships an update every 14 months, and Where2Kid weekly. Most recently, Craft Stores was updated on October 11, 2026 and Where2Kid on October 18, 2026.

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