Playground Buddy

Name: Playground Buddy
Rating: 2.983871 (281 reviews)
Author: Birds Eye Technology Inc.

By: Birds Eye Technology Inc.

Playground Buddy helps families find playgrounds all over the world!

Features & Capabilities

Playground Buddy is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to help families locate playgrounds all over the globe. With access to a vast database of more than 350,000 playgrounds across over 170 countries, users can effortlessly search for playgrounds nearby or in distant locations. The extension offers features like viewing photos or street views before visiting, obtaining easy directions, and sharing playground details even with those who don't have the app.

Additionally, users can create and save favorite playground lists and contribute by adding new playgrounds or improving existing listings to benefit the wider community. Playground Buddy empowers families to explore and enjoy playgrounds confidently, fostering outdoor fun and community contribution.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Community Education Kids

By:

Birds Eye Technology Inc.

Downloads:

175,395 91

Rating:

2.98

(281)

Version:

1.7.2 Last updated: 2025-08-12

Version code:

Creation date:

2014-06-06

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

12.48MB

Email:

pl*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-25

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 164,786 ▼ 224

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Developed by:

Birds Eye Technology Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playgroundbuddy

Email:

pl*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://www.playgroundbuddy.com/

User Reviews

Users like the idea and find it helpful for locating playgrounds and planning trips, and many appreciate how easy it is to contribute. However, data quality and search reliability are the main blockers, with listings often inaccurate or not publicly accessible, and advanced search results returning errors. Photo coverage is sparse, making it hard to judge parks. Login requirements hinder updates and favorites. Map reliability and app performance also frustrate users, highlighting the need for data cleanup, media uploads, and a robust search and map experience.

Pros

Helps locate nearby playgrounds and assess features.
Easy to contribute updates and information.
Simple, easy-to-use app design.
Useful for travel and exploring parks abroad.
Family-friendly tool that supports planning outings.

Cons

Data accuracy issues: many listings are not actual parks (gardens, private property, schools).
Poor search/filters: advanced search shows question marks; general search not reliable.
Lack of photos: many playgrounds have no photos, making it hard to judge quality.
Login and content update limitations: can't login on mobile or save favorites/upload photos.
Map reliability and performance problems: map sometimes not displaying, outdated data, random panning, lag/battery drain.

Recent reviews

The app has potential but it won't even let me create an account so I can't contribute anything or favorite any parks which is extremely frustrating. I'm able to choose which google account I want to use to sign in then it freezes on the next screen where it says "continue as x"