Comparison

Play All Day vs Dr Golly

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

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About

Play All Day

Discover engaging play ideas for children aged 0-8+ years. This app offers a curated library of activities, a planner, and a knowledge hub to support child development through play-based learning. It's designed for parents, educators, and caregivers.

Highlights
  • Browse play ideas by age, type, skills
  • Built-in planner and item checklist
  • Save favorite activities
  • Play Knowledge Hub for development
  • Expert-written blogs on play
  • Activities for ages 0-8+ years
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Unleash the power of play with a swipe and a tap! Play All Day is the ultimate play companion for parents, caregivers, health professionals and educators. Within the app, you'll find everything you need to both simplify and heighten play in your home. Filled with an abundance of engaging play ideas that will ignite curious minds and take all the guesswork and stress out of play for you, Play All Day’s extensive collection of experiences has been carefully curated with all ages and abilities in mind. What’s Inside: - Browse the library of play ideas by age, activity type, skills and play schemas - Plan ahead with our built-in planner and item checklist - Save your favourite activities for easy access - Explore the Play Knowledge Hub to understand developmental stages, skills and schemas - Access expert-written blogs on play and child development - Activities designed to support learning through play-based development for ages 0-8+ Years Play Activity Categories: - Creative - Educational - Messy/Sensory - Outdoor/Nature - Seasonal - Practical Life Who It’s For: - Parents of children aged 0-8+ years - Educators, OT”s, Psychologists, Play Therapists and other health professionals - Nannies, carers and grandparents - Homeschooling families Created by a trio of pals who share a passion for play and child development - Emma (@Play at Home Mummy), Gemma (@gemma.Leigh.r) and Jacqui, (founder of Rudie Nudie Designs) have joined forces to bring more joy, connection and creativity to everyday family life. Your playday starts now. Just Tap and Play All Day! Terms of Use: https://www.playalldayapp.com.au/app-user-terms Privacy Policy: https://www.playalldayapp.com.au/app-privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Dr Golly

This app offers evidence-based, age-specific sleep routines and techniques designed by a pediatrician. It provides flexible plans, video lessons, and printable guides to help parents improve their child's sleep without resorting to 'cry it out' methods.

Highlights
  • Age-specific sleep programs
  • Flexible, gentle routines
  • Video lessons and guides
  • Supportive tools for various sleep challenges
  • Lifetime access to modules
  • Pediatrician-created content
Features
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Why the Dr Golly app works: End the constant wake-ups, chaotic evenings and guessing games. The Dr Golly Sleep App was written and designed by a pediatrician and father of three.You’ll get evidence-based, age-specific routines, settling techniques and printable guides that match your child’s exact stage. Unlock Dr Golly’s Sleep Courses: Age-based programmes: newborn (0-4 weeks) → big baby → toddler → preschool (0-5 yrs). Flexible routines (not rigid schedules), breastfeeding friendly, no “cry it out” required. Video lessons, written modules & downloadable PDFs so you can learn at your own pace. Supportive tools for winding/burping, naps, night-feeds, solids, toddler transitions, sibling/twins supplements. A gentle, respectful approach that honours your parenting style while giving you confidence and a clear plan, it’s like having a pediatrician in your pocket! Perfect for you if... You’re exhausted and ready for your child (and you!) to sleep better. You want 1-2 step-by-step guidance from a trusted paediatric expert. You’re not into “let them cry it out”—you want gentle, effective strategies. You have a baby, toddler or preschooler and want routines that actually evolve with them. How it works Choose the program matching your child’s age. Complete the short lessons (and invite your partner/other carers too). Implement the routines and techniques when you’re ready—see real improvement in days. Revisit any module anytime—lifetime access included. Real parent results: “Within 3 nights we were sleeping through. Could not recommend more…” Thousands of families trust the Dr Golly Sleep App, and it has an average rating of 4.84 out of 5 (from 700+ reviews) Why it’s different: Created by a pediatrician with years of clinical experience dealing with unsettled babies and sleep problems. Age-specific, step-by-step, practical advice—not generic tips. Flexible for a variety of parenting styles and real-world family dynamics. Builds strong sleep foundations that carry into toddler/preschool years and beyond.

Screenshots

Play All Day4 screens
Dr Golly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Play All Day at 5.0 against Dr Golly's 4.0. Play All Day also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Dr Golly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Play All Day sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dr Golly asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Play All Day holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Play All Day's written reviews are positive against 89% of Dr Golly's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Play All Day versus Dr Golly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlay All DayDr Golly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTeam Play All Day Pty LtdAppFriend Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Play All Day

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dr Golly

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Play All Day

Subscriptions3
  • Play All Day 1 Month Launch7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Play All Day 6 Months Launch7 Days trial$24.996 Months
  • Play All Day 12 Months Launch7 Days trial$44.991 Year
None

Dr Golly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Play All Day free?
Play All Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dr Golly free?
Dr Golly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Play All Day or Dr Golly?
Play All Day is rated higher. Play All Day averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dr Golly averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Play All Day or Dr Golly have ads?
Neither Play All Day nor Dr Golly shows ads.

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