--- title: "SmartStops: Road Trip Planner - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store" description: "Long drives with kids don't have to end in tears. SmartStops automatically finds parks, playgrounds, gas, and kid-friendly food along your route — timed so everyone stays happy. " --- # SmartStops: Road Trip Planner — United States > Find Parks & Playground Stops ![SmartStops App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/5c/ca/1b/5cca1b25-8df8-f3a4-0dff-fa95010a54d0/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007epad-0-1-85-220.png/434x0w.png) **Developer:** [Maple Ridge](https://apptail.io/developer/maple-ridge-UUYblb) **Category:** Travel **Rating:** 5.0/5 (10 ratings) **Price:** Free **Bundle ID:** app.smartstops.smartstops **Store:** Apple App Store **Country:** United States **Version:** 1.3.5 (released 2026-07-10) **Original Release:** 2025-08-28 **Languages:** English **App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id6747735128) **AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/smartstops-road-trip-planner-WkVx/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/smartstops-road-trip-planner-WkVx/united-states) ## SmartStops Description Long drives with kids don't have to end in tears. SmartStops automatically finds parks, playgrounds, gas, and kid-friendly food along your route — timed so everyone stays happy. Unlike Google Maps, SmartStops doesn't optimize for speed. It optimizes for your family's sanity. Stops are spaced around how kids actually travel — so you pull over before the meltdown, not after. SMART STOP PLANNING Enter your start and destination. SmartStops builds a complete stop plan with parks, playgrounds, restaurants, gas, and coffee — spaced at kid-friendly intervals. No more guessing where to pull over. No more juggling apps. MELTDOWN MODE Kid losing it right now? Tap once. SmartStops instantly finds the nearest parks and playgrounds within minutes of your location. Emergency stops, solved. 194,000+ PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS The largest database of family-friendly parks in the US. See amenities like restrooms, picnic areas, trails, and playground equipment before you stop. COMPARE NEARBY CITIES At each stop, see what's available across nearby cities. Pick the town with the best combo of parks, food, and fuel — so every stop counts. WORKS WITH YOUR MAPS Plan in SmartStops, then navigate with Apple Maps or Google Maps. No switching apps mid-drive. PARK REVIEWS Rate and review parks you've visited. See what other families thought before you stop. Build your traveler profile as you explore. FREE TO USE 2 trips every month at no cost. Upgrade to Weekender ($4.99/14 days) or Adventurer ($39.99/year) for unlimited trips, Meltdown Mode, and route comparison. Rated 5.0 on the App Store. Built for families, not algorithms. ## SmartStops Screenshots - [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/b0/43/07/b04307c3-8aba-2c82-d495-7135d6b8583b/smartstops-slide-1.png/1290x2796.png) - [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/f1/d4/14/f1d4148b-4ec7-bebf-2867-76f5c80bbf59/smartstops-slide-2.png/1290x2796.png) - [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/99/a0/0d/99a00df9-2e7e-5b17-d6a5-c0767e05fea9/smartstops-slide-3.png/1290x2796.png) - [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/2c/28/eb/2c28ebfb-9f73-ae36-a422-6264e876bde6/smartstops-slide-4.png/1290x2796.png) - [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/34/73/77/3473773f-a45c-6e04-b6cb-22cc771fa701/smartstops-slide-5.png/1290x2796.png) ## SmartStops Rating Breakdown in United States - 5 stars: 10 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 stars: 0 (0%) ## SmartStops Reviews in United States ### ***** "Great app for traveling with kids" While traveling with my grandkids having timed intervals available is a real lifesaver! Makes roadtrips smooth. -- TX Grandparents, 2025-11-28 ### ***** "So easy!" Used this for a family day trip and was perfect for finding the right stops to please everyone! Coffee, food gas, dog park… check! Made the trip easy for all! -- GTurRob, 2025-11-24 ### ***** "Travel Companion" What a great travel companion for a family road trip. Easy to use app provides everything you need to plan stops along your journey. I used it for an 8 hour trip and found it relieved the stress normally associated with trying to plan on-the-fly. Literally won’t leave home again on the open road without SmartStops. -- ETR3cc, 2025-11-22 ### ***** "Super helpful!" Highly recommend this app for parents with young kids going on road trips! Was able to coordinate and enjoy stops with my family and let the kids burn off energy during our family vacation. -- PandaGuy07, 2025-11-07 ### ***** "Saves a lot of time and energy" Every time we go somewhere I am always spending so much time googling where to stop for gas, food and coffee. Now that we have kids there is even more to think about (even on trips that are only a couple hours). This app is so helpful in showing where to stop with multiple criteria to have the most efficient trip. It seems like you have to use the navigation in real time (I would like to be able to pre plan trips and then come back to them on the day of when I actually need the navigation). Maybe that is a feature of a higher paid plan, I’m not sure. Overall this is a very helpful app. -- Megan Anders, 2025-11-05 ### ***** "This is a great little app!" We took a trip to Orlando for our wedding anniversary and used this app for stops, restaurants… great find -- Vince white, 2025-11-03 ### ***** "You won’t regret it!" This app made our family road trip from Houston to Fort Worth a breeze. It was incredibly easy to use and eliminated the stress of finding last-minute stops. We loved being able to see all the safe places to pull over for our kids. The integration with Google Maps was a game-changer; it seamlessly incorporated all our stops into a single, navigable route, which saved us from having to manually note them. This app is a must-have for any family trip! If you have a family roadtrip planned soon, I definitely recommend this app!! -- evelynx94, 2025-09-03 [View all SmartStops reviews and detailed analytics on AppTail](https://app.apptail.io/signup?utm_campaign=ai-crawl&utm_content=reviews) ## SmartStops In-App Purchases | Item | Price | |------|-------| | Weekender | $5.99 | | Adventurer | $39.99 | | Explorer | $12.99 | ## Apps Similar to SmartStops - [Roadtrip: Fuel & Trip Planner](https://apptail.io/app/roadtrip-fuel-trip-planner-NE/united-states) - [Visit Palestine, TX](https://apptail.io/app/visit-palestine-tx-eVnc/united-states) - [Marin County Civic Center Tour](https://apptail.io/app/marin-county-civic-center-tour-ToEd/united-states) - [Tripening: Tours & Attractions](https://apptail.io/app/tripening-tours-attractions-pUFd/united-states) - [Offbeat Attractions](https://apptail.io/app/offbeat-attractions-FiKd/united-states) - [Mount Rushmore Memorial Guide](https://apptail.io/app/mount-rushmore-memorial-guide-sUzl/united-states) - [DriveHero](https://apptail.io/app/drivehero-VXHo/united-states) - [Canada Attractions](https://apptail.io/app/canada-attractions-RbOq/united-states) - [TRIPSTOP](https://apptail.io/app/tripstop-Qgpu/united-states) - [Banff Travel Guide](https://apptail.io/app/banff-travel-guide-erIu/united-states) --- ## About AppTail [AppTail](https://apptail.io) is a mobile app intelligence platform providing app analytics, ASO (App Store Optimization) tools, keyword tracking, competitor analysis, revenue estimates, and review monitoring for iOS App Store apps. 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