Little Explorer
Find kid-friendly spots nearby
Only for iPhone
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Discover amazing kid-friendly places with a fun compass that points the way!
Little Explorer helps families find playgrounds, restrooms, cafes, and so much more - all through a magical compass interface that kids absolutely love. No more wandering around wondering "where's the nearest playground?" or frantically searching for a family restroom.
Why not just use regular Maps app?
Great question! With navigation apps, you need to type, search, filter through tons of results, and read reviews before you even know what's nearby. Little Explorer is different - just tap an activity and instantly see the nearest family-friendly spots. No typing, no overwhelming choices, no spoilers that kill the sense of adventure.
The compass points the way while preserving the joy of discovery. You can always check a place in your navigation app if you want details, but you also have the freedom to just follow the compass and see what you find!
What makes Little Explorer special:
• Compass-guided discovery - Your phone becomes a real compass pointing to nearby places
• 9 types of family spots - Playgrounds, toilets, snacks, animals, water features, museums, adventures, picnic areas, and pharmacy
• Smart location filtering - Every suggestion is family-friendly and verified
• Works everywhere - From your hometown to vacation destinations worldwide
• Offline-ready - Cached results work even without internet
• No tracking - We don't follow where you go or what you do
The story behind the app:
As a dad to 2-year-old Filipek, I quickly learned that traveling with kids isn't about reaching destinations - it's about having fun along the way. Whether we needed a playground for energy breaks, a clean restroom, or just somewhere interesting to explore, finding these places was always a challenge.
Together with my wife Iveta, we dreamed of an app that would make family adventures easier and more spontaneous. So I built Little Explorer - not as a big company, but as a one-person passion project by a dad who works in tech and wanted to create something meaningful for other parents.
Why a subscription?
Great location data and smart filtering cost money - we use premium mapping services and AI to ensure every suggestion is perfect for families. That's why we offer:
• Free Plan - Playgrounds, toilets, and cafes with 10 daily searches
• Premium Plan - All 9 location types with unlimited searches
Going premium doesn't just unlock more places to discover - it helps support a small family business and keeps the app growing with new features.
Perfect for:
- Parents planning outings and trips
- Families exploring new cities
- Anyone who wants to discover hidden gems nearby
- Emergency situations (finding restrooms or medical facilities)
Turn every outing into an adventure. Let Little Explorer be your family's guide to amazing places!
To read Terms of Use - please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
To read Privacy policy - please visit: https://www.ondrejmachart.com/little-explorer-privacy
Ratings & Reviews
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New: Distance units toggle - switch between metric and imperial in settings
Improvements:
• Smoother pull-to-refresh animation
• Fixed header when browsing categories
• Better performance and bug fixes
Thanks for exploring with Little Explorer!
The developer, Ondrej Machart, 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 Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Ondrej Machart
- Size
- 19 MB
- Category
- Navigation
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.5 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.5 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.5 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Yearly Premium $14.99
- Monthly Premium $2.99
- Copyright
- © Ondrej Machart