# Parenthoods vs Parent Playground

The clearest difference is rating: Parent Playground at 5.0 against Parenthoods's 4.5. Parent Playground also leads on ads (none vs shown). Parenthoods's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (32 vs 3). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parent Playground sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Parenthoods asks for nothing beyond the download.

Parent Playground holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parenthoods has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parenthoods | Parent Playground |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parenthoods/id897785403/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parent-playground/id1525961889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.7** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wonderschool](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455389692) | [Parent playground LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525961891) |

## What reviewers say

### Parenthoods

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parenthoods/id897785403)

Connect with other parents to share advice and find support. Discover local family-friendly activities and search for childcare options. This app aims to make the journey of parenthood easier through community.

**Highlights:** Parenting community, Find playdates, Search for nannies, Family-friendly activities, Parenting advice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great community for parents
- 💬 Supportive and empathetic users
- 🤝 Connects local parents
- 💡 Useful for advice and support
- 😂 Humorous and relatable content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 App won't open after updates
- 🐛 Sign-up process issues
- 🐛 Location recognition problems

**Reported bugs**

- App broken garbage
- Stuck on city portion of sign up
- New update logged me out
- App not opening
- Was a great app, but can't sign in anymore

**Requested features**

- Fix login issues
- Improve app stability after updates
- Ensure location services work correctly
- Provide a way to contact support
- Fix sign-up process bugs


### Parent Playground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parent-playground/id1525961889)

Discover local family-friendly attractions and events. Connect with other parents, share recommendations, and access exclusive deals for family activities. Built by parents, for parents, to make family time more fun and memorable.

**Highlights:** Find local kid-friendly attractions and events, Connect with other local parents, Access exclusive deals on family activities, Share photos, videos, and recommendations, Interactive maps for discovering family spots, Family Activity Matchmaker, Parent Forums for advice and tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parent Playground Magazine | $9.99 | per year |
| Parent Playground-Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parenthoods free?

Parenthoods is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Parent Playground free?

Parent Playground is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Parenthoods or Parent Playground?

Parent Playground is rated higher. Parenthoods averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Parent Playground averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Parenthoods or Parent Playground have ads?

Parenthoods shows ads; Parent Playground does not.

### Which is updated more often, Parenthoods or Parent Playground?

Parenthoods ships an update every 2 months, and Parent Playground every 2 months. Most recently, Parenthoods was updated on October 14, 2026 and Parent Playground on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*