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.
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.
Developer Response
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad SmartStops has been making your trips easier. Trips are automatically saved at the end of planning for easy retrieval under Past Trips, all part of one of our paid plans. The Navigate button is for those times you’re planning the trip for now. Thanks again!
You won’t regret it!
evelynx94
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!!
Developer Response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear SmartStops helped make your family trip smoother and stress-free. We really appreciate the recommendation!
Travel Companion
ETR3cc
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.
Super helpful!
PandaGuy07
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.
Weather forecasts at every stop — see conditions, temperature, and rain chance before you hit the road (paid plans).
New app icon. Improved error messages for long routes. Bug fixes and UI polish.
Version 1.3.3
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