LilPlays vs Troopo Playdates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LilPlays
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This app is a social network app connecting little ones for playdates. You can browse and join the playdates nearby. The app will also help tracking your upcoming playdates schedule.
Troopo Playdates
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Troopo helps parents coordinate playdates without the group-chat chaos. Create a playdate in seconds, choose exactly who can see it, and let other parents RSVP and chat β all in one place. WHO SEES YOUR PLAYDATES β YOU DECIDE β’ Specific parents: invite exactly the families you choose β’ Your network: parents from your phone contacts who use Troopo β’ Nearby: public playdates for parents in your area BUILT FOR REAL COORDINATION β’ RSVP with one tap β hosts see who's in, who can't make it, and who hasn't replied β’ Chat privately with the host right on the playdate β no separate group threads β’ Invite parents who aren't on Troopo yet with a simple text message β’ Get notified when a playdate is created for you, or when plans change FIND FAMILIES LIKE YOURS β’ See playdates near you, matched by your child's grade and school β’ Connect with parents you already know from your contacts PRIVACY FIRST β’ Parents only β Troopo is for adults 18+; children never have accounts β’ Your phone number is your login β no passwords, no email required β’ If a host isn't in your contacts, their identity stays private until you connect β’ Report and block controls on every playdate and conversation Troopo is free. Download it, invite a parent you know, and plan your first playdate today. Questions? support@troopo.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Troopo Playdates at 15.0 against LilPlays's 17.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LilPlays ships an update fortnightly, Troopo Playdates every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LilPlays | Troopo Playdates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mingbo Xu | ConnectPeople Apps LLC |
In-app purchases
LilPlays
No in-app purchases
Troopo Playdates
No in-app purchases





