8 Must-Have Apps for Your Next Family Trip

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Family trips should be full of fun and stress-free experiences. Android has a ton of great family-friendly apps for travel. The best part is, you don't need to buy any additional tech, just bring your trusty Android tablet or smartphone with you while you travel. Whether you're getting ready to hit the road for Labor Day weekend or planning a family vacation, you'll want to download some family-friendly apps to make your trip more manageable (and fun). We've handpicked the best apps for families looking for a relaxing outing. We've also looked at apps that will help you fill your free time with budget-friendly entertainment.



1 Playground buddies

Visit a local playground with your kids

After a long drive, everyone wants some fresh air, and there's no better place for a break than a playground. The Playground Buddy app helps you find the closest playgrounds in your area, including reviews by other parents and an app-specific feature that shows you an overview of the playground. Whether your defining criteria is whether the playground has swings near the equipment, the app will identify what's available. No more searching around for a great playground for your kids to enjoy while you're out and about.


2 Camping Spots

Book an outdoor stay while you're out and about

If you are planning to travel in an RV or go on a weekend or week-long camping trip, using an app to find the best campgrounds and RV sites to stay at becomes a must. Campspot app allows you to reserve a spot far in advance and is user-friendly and easy to navigate. Another big plus is that the app is free and doesn't cost anything to browse (no subscription required). Apps like Campspot take the strain out of finding a place to stay.


3 GasBuddy

Find the best gas prices

When traveling, budgets for food, lodging, and transportation are tight, and paying high prices for gas often pushes you over the line. That's where an app that finds the best gas prices for your car comes in handy. GasBuddy helps you find all the reported gas prices in your area. It also shows you available gas station amenities, like restrooms and convenience stores, so if you need to make a pit stop and buy ice for your cooler, you know exactly where to go. The app also shows you trends in gas prices, allowing you to pick the best time (cheapest opportunity) to fill up. After all, no one wants to spend their entire budget on gas, so we recommend using GasBuddy to help you keep costs down.


4 Wonderlog

Organize your travel schedule

Family road trips are fun, but they can also get chaotic, especially if you're traveling with a large group (say, more than 4 people). Wanderlog is a trip planning app that helps you create itineraries, optimize routes, and organize your trip plans. Road trips require careful planning, but you also need an app that can handle sudden changes. That's where Wanderlog comes in. Wanderlog helps you record and adjust schedule changes so you don't get confused. You can also use the app offline (requires Wanderlog Pro) if you need to make further adjustments.


5 Airbnb

Family travel planning made easy

Have you ever had a change of plans, like postponing a camping trip due to bad weather or extending your family's stay at the last minute? Airbnb is the app you need to arrange new accommodations for your family. Use the app to connect with hosts, pay for your stay, and explore the destination with hand-picked guides. If you have a large family, staying at an Airbnb may be the best cost-saving solution you can hope for.


6 Spotify

A wide variety of songs perfect for a road trip

Long drives don't seem so tiring when you have a great tracklist at the ready. It's important to have your music, audiobooks, and podcasts stored in one place, and Spotify is great for that. With Spotify Premium, you can download and create playlists for offline listening. Putting together a playlist is also a fun activity to undertake before traveling. You can also use Spotify to listen to podcasts and get recommendations based on your favorite artists. The app is like an endless pit of entertainment. When you're on a long drive to the next town, it's nice to have some tunes to get you through it. Spotify is also compatible with Android Auto.


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7 Trivia Crack

All the classic knowledge games in one app


A great way to pass the time is to play family-friendly games like trivia. In Trivia Crack you can play against family and friends, but you also have the option to play alone. You can play in different game modes like trivia topics and triviathons, or simply spin the wheel to answer trivia questions in a category. Trivia Crack offers many different ways to play. The app is fun to play and flexible depending on how you want to engage. The only downside is that the app has ads which can be somewhat intrusive. You can also unlock an ad-free version by purchasing Trivia Crack Pro.

8 Google Maps

The best navigation apps for your travels


If you could only take one app with you on a family outing, it would be Google Maps. Google Maps is essential for getting directions to nearby cities and landmarks. You can also find restaurants, hotels, shops, and more, drop pins, and save them for future reference. If you're concerned about data usage, you can also download areas for offline use. Google Maps is the app you can trust wherever you go.

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Get your Android Auto ready for long drives

No road trip is possible without the necessary preparations. This includes setting up your vehicle to ensure the journey. However, due to the noise that many apps bring, you might be wondering how to spend less time looking at your smartphone or tablet screen during long drives. You can offload some of the work to your car's system dashboard by turning it into a smart mobile command center. Android Auto has some great apps that enable navigation (and provide entertainment). To get started with Android Auto, connect it with a USB cable (your device must be running Android 8.0 or higher) or use a compatible wireless connection.

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