Grove App vs PlayArounds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grove App
Discover local, kid-friendly activities, events, and places. This app simplifies family outings by consolidating information on free events, discounts, and suitable venues. It also helps businesses connect with parents seeking local experiences.
- Kid-friendly places
- Free activities and events
- Exclusive discounts
- Mapped locations
- Business promotion tools
- Community connections
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Grove – Find kid-friendly activities, events and places near you For Parents: Grove makes family life simpler, more fun, and more connected. It’s your go-to guide for: - Baby- and kid-friendly places - Free activities and exciting events - Exclusive discounts—all mapped and easy to find No more scattered tabs or forgotten Facebook events. Everything you need to plan outings and support your child’s growth outside the home is in one place. For Businesses - Parents are already planning their days on Grove. With Grove, you can: - Promote family-friendly services, events, and special offers - Reach an engaged audience of mums and families - Build lasting connections with parents looking for trusted, local experiences Why Grove? Grove isn’t just another parenting app—it’s an easy-to-use app where community, and opportunity come together. Join Grove today and start exploring. Privacy Policy: https://grove-app-mrd3z.ondigitalocean.app/public/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions:https://grove-app-mrd3z.ondigitalocean.app/public/terms-and-conditions
PlayArounds
Discover local playgrounds and family-friendly events with ease. This app uses your location to find nearby attractions, offering detailed information like shade, fencing, and accessibility. Plan your next family outing by browsing events, saving favorites, and getting directions.
- Find nearby playgrounds
- Discover local events
- Browse on map
- Filter by features (shade, fenced, accessible)
- Save favorites
- Get directions
- Check weather
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PlayArounds helps families and carers find nearby playgrounds and local events with less guesswork. Use Explore, Events, Map, Favourites, and Search to plan your next outing: • Find nearby playgrounds using your location • Discover local events grouped by date • Browse playgrounds and events on the map • Filter playgrounds by practical features like shade, fenced areas, toilets, and accessible access • Search by name, suburb, or feature • Save favourites for faster repeat planning • Open directions in Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze • Check weather on playground detail pages • View playground photos and key visit details • Open official event pages, share events, or add them to your calendar • Report issues to help improve playground information Playground Assistant (Beta) is available on supported devices with Apple Intelligence enabled.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlayArounds at none against Grove App's 4. Grove App's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Grove App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PlayArounds asks for nothing beyond the download.
Grove App ships an update every 9 days, PlayArounds weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grove App | PlayArounds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Social Mama | Sergio Blanco |
Customer experience
Grove App
PlayArounds
In-app purchases
Grove App
- Mom Monthly$5.991 Month
- Business Monthly$9.991 Month
- Mom Yearly$59.991 Year
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- Business Yearly$99.991 Year
PlayArounds
No in-app purchases






