SmartStops: Road Trip Planner

Kid-friendly stops for trips

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases

iPhone

SmartStops helps parents plan kid-friendly stops for road trips over 90 minutes — so long drives feel calmer, smoother, and more predictable. Built by parents for parents, SmartStops takes the guesswork out of family road trips. Instead of pulling over randomly and hoping for the best, SmartStops helps you find parks, playgrounds, bathrooms, food, and rest stops — perfectly timed along your route. Unlike generic travel or navigation apps, SmartStops is designed around how families actually travel. It quietly balances drive time with better places to stop, so you don’t have to choose between speed and sanity. No more juggling apps. No more guessing where to stop. Just calmer trips for everyone in the car. What You Can Do with SmartStops Find parks, playgrounds, and rest areas along your route Discover bathrooms, gas, coffee, and kid-friendly food nearby Compare nearby cities at each stop and choose what works best Preview stops on interactive maps before you arrive Save and reuse routes for future trips Best for drives over 90 minutes. Why Parents Love SmartStops Avoid meltdowns with better-timed breaks Turn gas stops into quick mini-adventures Discover new parks and hidden gems Get helpful suggestions without extra decisions Simple, Parent-Friendly Pricing We don’t believe in subscriptions for family travel. Trips come and go — your payments should too. Starter (Free Trial): 2 trip searches in 7 days Weekender: Unlimited searches for 1 week — $5.99 Explorer: Unlimited searches for 1 month — $12.99 Adventurer: Unlimited searches for 1 year — $39.99 No subscriptions. No surprise renewals. Just pay when you need it. Perfect For Family road trips and long drives Holiday and summer travel Visiting relatives or national parks Any trip where kids need real breaks After one too many “Are we there yet?” moments, we built SmartStops to make family travel easier — for kids and parents alike. Download SmartStops and plan your next trip with confidence.

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    7 Ratings

Smoother trip planning flow Small UI tweaks reduce friction when building and reviewing trips. Clearer route options Route choices are easier to understand, helping you pick the best option faster. Performance & stability improvements Faster loading and fewer hiccups while planning trips.

The developer, Maple Ridge LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Location
    • Contact Info
    • Identifiers

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  • Seller
    • Maple Ridge LLC
  • Size
    • 51.7 MB
  • Category
    • Travel
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • Languages
    • English
  • Age Rating
    4+
  • In-App Purchases
    Yes
    • Weekender $5.99
    • Adventurer $39.99
    • Explorer $12.99
  • Copyright
    • © 2025 Maple Ridge LLC