Comparison

Let's Playground vs Hey Ven

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

Head to head
About

Let's Playground

Features
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Let’s Playground! The app for spontaneous playground meetups Let other parents know quickly and easily that you’re at the playground, and never miss when the other parents are outside! HOW IT WORKS • Find a playground: Discover nearby playgrounds on the interactive map • Check in: With one tap, show your friends that you’re there • Meet up: See who’s currently playing where and drop by spontaneously • “On the way”: Let others know you’re planning to head to the playground PERFECT FOR PARENTS Let’s Playground! makes coordinating playground meetups effortless. No more endless messages in twenty different chat groups—one glance at the app is all it takes. Ideal for: • Spontaneous hangouts without long planning • Neighborhood communities and parent networks • Preschool and kindergarten friendships • Families new to the city FEATURES • Real-time map: Instantly see who’s at which playground • Notifications: Get notified when friends check in nearby • Privacy: Only your confirmed friends can see your check-ins • Emoji friend codes: Add friends easily with a playful code • Auto check-out: You’ll be automatically checked out after one hour SAFE & PRIVATE Your privacy matters to us. Only friends you’ve confirmed can see where you’ve checked in. No public profiles, no strangers. IT’S THAT SIMPLE 1. Create your profile and add friends via emoji codes 2. Go to a playground and check in 3. See which friends are nearby 4. Meet up spontaneously and let the kids play! Let’s Playground! turns ordinary playground visits into shared experiences. Download the app and see how easy spontaneous meetups can be! ––– Questions or feedback? Email us at hi@letsplayground.app Privacy Policy: https://letsplayground.app/privacy Support: https://letsplayground.app/support

About

Hey Ven

Features
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Ven helps families connect in real life. Parenthood can feel isolating - especially in a new city. Ven makes it easy to meet nearby families, plan playdates, and build a trusted local circle. Why Ven? • Discover families near you • Match based on kids’ age and interests • Plan playdates and local meetups • Join community events • Chat safely with other parents • Designed for real-world connection, not endless scrolling Whether you just moved, had your first baby, or want to expand your circle, Ven helps you build meaningful relationships for both you and your kids. Real connections. Real families. Real life.

Screenshots

Let's Playground4 screens
Hey Ven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Let's Playground at every 5 days against Hey Ven's every 4 months. Hey Ven's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). 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

Let's Playground ships an update every 5 days, Hey Ven every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Let's Playground versus Hey Ven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLet's PlaygroundHey Ven
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNiko PelzFrancesco Stasi

In-app purchases

None

Let's Playground

No in-app purchases

None

Hey Ven

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Let's Playground free?
Let's Playground is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hey Ven free?
Hey Ven is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Let's Playground or Hey Ven have ads?
Neither Let's Playground nor Hey Ven shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Let's Playground or Hey Ven?
Let's Playground ships an update every 5 days, and Hey Ven every 4 months. Most recently, Let's Playground was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hey Ven on October 31, 2026.

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