Comparison

North Shore Now vs Kiddio

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

Head to head
About

North Shore Now

Features
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North Shore Now is your go-to guide for everything happening on Vancouver’s North Shore. From live music and family events to new restaurants and local culture, we make it easy to discover what’s on in North and West Vancouver - all in one place. Perfect for: • Families looking for fun things to do with kids • Adults looking for a fun night out • People who want to stay on top of upcoming live music, comedy, or theatre • Locals who don't want to cross a bridge • Locals who want new spots to eat • Locals who want perks and deals from local businesses About Us North Shore Now helps you find what’s happening on Vancouver’s North Shore — from live music and festivals to family events and new restaurants and hidden local spots. Built by locals, for locals, it’s the easiest way to plan your week without crossing a bridge.

About

Kiddio

Discover over 300,000 children's activities across Canada with smart filters and AI-powered recommendations. Plan schedules, set alerts for openings, and share with family. Find the perfect activity in seconds.

Highlights
  • 300,000+ children's activities
  • Smart filters for age, price, schedule
  • AI-powered recommendations and chat
  • Weekly planner and calendar integration
  • Watch list and registration reminders
  • Family sharing and co-parent sync
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Kiddio — Canada's #1 Kids Activity Finder Stop spending hours searching recreation websites. Kiddio brings together 300,000+ children's activities from hundreds of recreation providers across 200+ Canadian cities — all in one app. Swimming, hockey, skating, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, coding, music, art, STEM camps, language classes, and thousands more. From community rec centers to private studios, updated daily. FIND THE PERFECT ACTIVITY IN SECONDS • Smart filters: age, price, schedule, days of week, time of day • Search by activity type, keyword, or category • Indoor/outdoor, spots available, distance, start date • Multi-child search: find activities all your kids can do together AI THAT KNOWS YOUR FAMILY • AI Recommendations — personalized picks based on each child's age, interests, and favorites, with match scores explaining why • AI Chat — skip the filters. Just ask: "Find weekend swimming for my 5-year-old under $100" • AI Weekly Planner — set each child's availability and let AI build a conflict-free schedule NEVER MISS A SPOT • Watch List alerts when full classes have openings • Registration deadline reminders • New activity notifications matching your preferences BUILT FOR BUSY FAMILIES • Child profiles with ages, interests, and schedule preferences • Integrated calendar — view by day, week, or month • Export to Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook • Interactive map to find activities near home, school, or work • Share activities with co-parents and caregivers instantly FAMILY SHARING Invite your partner, grandparents, or caregivers to view shared child profiles, favorites, and schedules. Everyone stays in sync. COAST TO COAST Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, Halifax, and 200+ more cities across every province and territory. Free to search. Upgrade to Kiddio Pro for AI features, unlimited profiles, family sharing, smart notifications, and more. Terms of Use (EULA): https://kiddio.fun/terms Privacy Policy: https://kiddio.fun/privacy

Screenshots

North Shore Now4 screens
Kiddio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: North Shore Now at none against Kiddio's 4. Kiddio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kiddio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. North Shore Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

North Shore Now ships an update every 3 weeks, Kiddio every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
North Shore Now versus Kiddio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorth Shore NowKiddio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrightlyne Brands inc.4our5ive Software Inc

In-app purchases

None

North Shore Now

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Kiddio

Subscriptions3
  • Kiddio Pro Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Kiddio Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Kiddio Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is North Shore Now free?
North Shore Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kiddio free?
Kiddio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do North Shore Now or Kiddio have ads?
Neither North Shore Now nor Kiddio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, North Shore Now or Kiddio?
North Shore Now ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kiddio every 2 days. Most recently, North Shore Now was updated on September 6, 2026 and Kiddio on July 7, 2026.

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