# Playdate: Single Parent Dating > Chat, Date and Find Love - UK Dating App For Single Parents Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playdatedatingapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playdatedatingapp) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.playdatedatingapp` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Playdate App Limited - **Category:** DATING - **Downloads:** 49,670 - **Rating:** 2.80 / 5 (128 ratings) - **Version:** 5.1.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-06-30 - **First published:** 2023-05-22 - **Publisher country:** GB - **Size:** 93 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-21 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playdatedatingapp) - **Website:** [https://gotoplaydate.com](https://gotoplaydate.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://gotoplaydate.com/privacy-policy/](https://gotoplaydate.com/privacy-policy/) ## Description **Playdate** is the UK's first dedicated dating app created specifically for single parents, whether you're divorced, widowed, separated, or a solo parent. It helps single mums and dads chat, connect, and find meaningful relationships with others who share similar life experiences. The app simplifies dating for single parents by matching users based on location and personalized data. Playdate offers premium membership features such as profile invisibility from specific users, profile view notifications, full profile access, and audio/video messaging. Additionally, through a partnership with Bubble—the UK's leading babysitter app—Playdate users can find trusted local sitters and nannies with a special discount code. User testimonials praise Playdate for filling a unique niche in the dating app world, providing a user-friendly experience, and understanding the unique challenges faced by single parents. Follow @gotoplaydate on Instagram to stay updated. Please note, the app is currently available only in the UK store and is in a testing phase for the US market. ## Rankings - #301,328 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.playdatedatingapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Playdate: Single Parent Dating uniquely caters to single parents by providing dating and childcare support features with a simple, user-friendly design. However, many users face significant issues including crashes during setup, inability to upload photos or add location, buggy password resets, and messaging problems. These technical difficulties hinder profile creation and app usability, despite the app's well-intentioned concept and niche focus. ### Pros - Specifically designed for single parents, addressing unique dating needs. - Offers childcare or nanny arrangement features to support single parents during dates. - User-friendly and simple interface making navigation easy for users. - Creates a community where all users are single parents, providing common ground and understanding. ### Cons - App frequently crashes or freezes during profile setup or questionnaire. - Users are unable to upload pictures or add location details, preventing profile completion. - Buggy features such as password resets, OTP verification, and messaging functions are unreliable. - Limited bio length and other profile restrictions reduce user expression and satisfaction. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Single Parents Dating App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.webuildapps.android.app6488cb47b6e3f) — 13 users - [Parent Seeking](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.parentseeking.au) — 585 users - [Single Parents Social Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appsinnovation.singleparentsdatingchatappfree) — 88,073 users, 2.89 / 5 - [Single Parents - Dating App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.parentcelib) — 657 users - [Single Parent Dating & Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.singleparent.app) — 18,677 users, 3.12 / 5 - [Even: Single Parent Dating](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.evendating) — 1,075,436 users, 2.83 / 5 - [MyDating: Single Parents](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arianatechnology.mydating) — 90 users - [Single Parents Dating Connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.singleparents.app24) — 39 users - [SoloParents+](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.soloparentplus.app) — 1,246 users - [Single Parent Dating App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dating.com.single.parent) — 4,454 users - [Happy Playdate](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.happydateae.app) — 33 users - [Parents And Single](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.parentsandsingle.app) — 16 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playdatedatingapp)