Comparison

Playground Buddy vs Private Collection by AG

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

Head to head
About

Playground Buddy

Discover playgrounds globally with a vast database of over 700,000 locations. Get directions, view photos, and share playground details. Save favorites, log visits, and contribute new playgrounds and photos.

Highlights
  • Worldwide playground database
  • Search by location
  • Get directions
  • View playground photos
  • Share playground info
  • Save favorite playgrounds
  • Log playground visits
  • Add new playgrounds
Features
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Every parent knows the question: "Where can we go play?" Playground Buddy answers it in seconds. Discover over 700,000 playgrounds around the world, see what each one is really like before you go, and turn any afternoon into an adventure. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, nanny, or anyone lucky enough to look after a little one, Playground Buddy helps you find the perfect spot — from the swings around the corner to a hidden gem across the country. WHY FAMILIES LOVE PLAYGROUND BUDDY • Find playgrounds near you, across town, or anywhere you're traveling • See real photos and details before you make the trip • Get one-tap directions in Apple Maps or Google Maps • Filter for exactly what you need — swings, slides, water play, shade, washrooms, fenced areas, and wheelchair-accessible equipment • Save your favorites and build your family's go-to list • Log your visits, rate each playground, and keep private notes • See everywhere you've already been, right on the map BUILT BY FAMILIES, FOR FAMILIES Playground Buddy is powered by a community of caregivers just like you. Spot a playground that's missing? Add it in a few taps and help the next family find it. Took a great photo? Share it so others know what to expect. PHOTOS THAT PROTECT KIDS' PRIVACY Children's safety comes first. That's why Playground Buddy automatically blurs faces in the photos you upload — so you can show what a playground looks like without sharing who was there. PLAN THE PERFECT OUTING • Heading somewhere new? Search any city and scope out playgrounds before you arrive. • Long car trip? Find a great place to stretch little legs along the way. • Need a break from the sun? Filter for shaded and covered spots. Finding somewhere wonderful for your kids to play should be the easy part of your day. Download Playground Buddy and discover your next favorite playground today.

About

Private Collection by AG

Features
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Private Collection is a beautifully simple way to catalogue, organise and preserve the information that belongs with your art collection. Designed specifically for private collectors, it brings together artworks, photographs, documents, provenance, acquisition details, valuations, condition records and notes in one private archive — so the story and documentation of each work stays with the artwork. Whether you are recording an established collection or documenting a new acquisition, Private Collection gives you a clear, structured place to keep the information that matters. Your collection, organised Create a visual catalogue of the works you own and quickly browse or search your collection. For each artwork, record details including: • Artist • Title • Year • Medium • Dimensions • Description • Location • Photographs and supporting images Keep documents with the artwork Attach important files directly to each artwork record, including: • Certificates of authenticity • Purchase invoices • Appraisals and valuations • Insurance documents • Condition reports • Conservation and restoration records • Other supporting documentation Instead of keeping important collection records across folders, email inboxes and filing cabinets, everything can remain connected to the work it belongs to. Preserve provenance and acquisition history Build a record of where each artwork came from and how it entered your collection. Record previous ownership, galleries or dealers, acquisition dates, purchase details and supporting documentation. Over time, Private Collection helps preserve a more complete history of each work. Track values, condition and care Maintain valuation records alongside the artwork and keep a history of changes over time. Record condition observations, restoration work, conservation treatments and other notes relating to the ongoing care of a work. Know where your artworks are Record artwork locations so you can keep track of works displayed at home, stored elsewhere, on loan or held in another location. Made for private collectors Private Collection is not a public collection platform or an art marketplace. There are no public collector profiles and no gallery sales tools. Your collection information is kept private, with options designed to help protect, back up and export your records. From a first acquisition to a lifetime collection, Private Collection gives every artwork a proper place — together with the information, documents and history that make it part of your collection. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Playground Buddy4 screens
Private Collection by AG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playground Buddy at none against Private Collection by AG's 2. 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. Private Collection by AG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year. Playground Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Playground Buddy versus Private Collection by AG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayground BuddyPrivate Collection by AG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB65 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBirds Eye TechnologyArt Galleria

Bugs and requests

Playground Buddy

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes within seconds
  • Submitting feedback results in a blank screen
  • Contributions and photos disappear
  • Text shows up black on black background (dark theme)
  • Favorites list not linking to park data
Show 5 more
  • App pastes from clipboard on opening
  • Playgrounds saved with details/photos lose information
  • App says 'no playgrounds found' initially
  • Text keeps getting deleted after posting
  • App crashes when trying to add parks

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add personal notes on places
  • Filter out school playgrounds
  • Ability to build a personal list of parks visited
  • Support dark screens (writing visible)
  • Filter for inclusive playground equipment
Show 10 more
  • Include Spark Parks
  • Change pin colors to track visited playgrounds
  • Track visited but disliked parks
  • Add satellite view
  • Adjust top buttons for newer iPhones
  • Integrate Google's business feature for crowd avoidance
  • Allow users to rate playgrounds
  • Add option to add parks
  • Consider getting sponsors for updates
  • Add dark mode support

Private Collection by AG

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Playground Buddy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Private Collection by AG

Subscriptions1
  • Collector+ Annual$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Collector+ Unlimited Lifetime$249.00

Questions

Is Playground Buddy free?
Playground Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Private Collection by AG free?
Private Collection by AG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Playground Buddy or Private Collection by AG have ads?
Neither Playground Buddy nor Private Collection by AG shows ads.

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