Playground Buddy vs FoundHer Tribe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Worldwide playground database
- Search by location
- Get directions
- View playground photos
- Share playground info
- Save favorite playgrounds
- Log playground visits
- Add new playgrounds
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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.
FoundHer Tribe
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Making friends shouldn't be this hard. FoundHer Tribe is a community for women of all ages in Utah County and Salt Lake County. Meet women near you, try something new, and find the people who feel like home. Come alone. Leave with friends. That's kind of the point. WHAT YOU'LL FIND • Events and meetups across Utah, from casual coffee to bigger gatherings • A member directory so you can find women near you • Tickets, your event passport, and member perks in one place • Smaller groups built around what you're actually into WHO IT'S FOR Women in every season. Whether you moved somewhere new, your friendships changed, you want someone to grab dinner with, or you've spent years being everything to everyone else and want to reconnect with yourself. Your people are looking for you, too. FoundHer Tribe. Find your people. Find yourself.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FoundHer Tribe at every 6 weeks against Playground Buddy's every 3 months. FoundHer Tribe also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Playground Buddy ships an update every 3 months, FoundHer Tribe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Playground Buddy | FoundHer Tribe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Birds Eye Technology | Jessica Judd |
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
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- 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
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- 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
FoundHer Tribe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Playground Buddy
No in-app purchases
FoundHer Tribe
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Playground Buddy free?
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Do Playground Buddy or FoundHer Tribe have ads?
Which is updated more often, Playground Buddy or FoundHer Tribe?
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