Reviews of Playground Buddy

By: Birds Eye Technology Inc.

List of user reviews and ratings for Playground Buddy

Total ratings

2.98 (Rating count: 281)

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Review summary

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Map reliability and performance problems: map sometimes not displaying, outdated data, random panning, lag/battery drain.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.50

All time rating average: 2.98

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21% (12)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-27	Pa*****	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"
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"
2025-11-23	Li*****	great idea. but the parks listed aren't parks. one was a garden with a gazebo. one was a shop.
great idea. but the parks listed aren't parks. one was a garden with a gazebo. one was a shop.
2025-09-25	B *****	Love this app! Very helpful in finding nearby playgrounds and scoping out their features. Easy to contribute as well!
Love this app! Very helpful in finding nearby playgrounds and scoping out their features. Easy to contribute as well!
2025-09-23	Li*****	Useless in my city (Charlotte, NC). I live in a major metropolitan area and there's literally no info for any playgrounds around me except for an address. Most of those addresses are on private property or school campuses anyway. The advanced search feature returns question marks for every single pin. It's hard to believe a major city is so lacking in this app.
Useless in my city (Charlotte, NC). I live in a major metropolitan area and there's literally no info for any playgrounds around me except for an address. Most of those addresses are on private property or school campuses anyway. The advanced search feature returns question marks for every single pin. It's hard to believe a major city is so lacking in this app.
2025-09-23	Ma*****	I've needed an app like this!! so helpful 💖
I've needed an app like this!! so helpful 💖
2025-09-16	As*****	I absolutely love the concept of this app however, I just wish it would allow me to login to actually update and add photos or keep track of our favorite playgrounds. And also allow me to add notes to the playgrounds that are in the app that are just open fields and not actual playgrounds. or to allow me to add a new playground that has been built. etc. again love the app love the concept I just wish it allowed me to actually utilize it to its full potential.
I absolutely love the concept of this app however, I just wish it would allow me to login to actually update and add photos or keep track of our favorite playgrounds. And also allow me to add notes to the playgrounds that are in the app that are just open fields and not actual playgrounds. or to allow me to add a new playground that has been built. etc. again love the app love the concept I just wish it allowed me to actually utilize it to its full potential.
2025-08-23	A *****	fantastic resource
fantastic resource
2025-08-04	Lu*****	Used to be good, now the map does not display, just markers
Used to be good, now the map does not display, just markers
2025-07-28	Ka*****	Good app for finding new parks. Would give it 5* if you could note on the map which parks you have visited. I see that was also a suggestion back in 2023 so I will presume improvements aren't being made. Also can't log in on my samsung mobile currently, only on my tablet.
Good app for finding new parks. Would give it 5* if you could note on the map which parks you have visited. I see that was also a suggestion back in 2023 so I will presume improvements aren't being made. Also can't log in on my samsung mobile currently, only on my tablet.
2025-07-05	Th*****	This app clearly hasn't been looked at in like a decade. Too bad :(
This app clearly hasn't been looked at in like a decade. Too bad :(