dip

What dip is

dip is a co-parenting app for parents raising a child across two homes. Its shared calendar lets both parents see custody schedules and handovers. Parents can log child-related expenses, split shared costs and track who paid. The app also has a messaging space and a Tone Check tool for reviewing a message before sending.

A shared child vault holds records such as schedule changes, handover notes, receipts and medical entries. Edits leave a visible trail, and records can be exported. Each parent can invite and manage their own grandparents and helpers, with permissions limiting what those guests can see. Calendars, contacts and documents remain accessible offline and sync in the background. The app listing describes the vault as encrypted, and Google Play says data is encrypted in transit. The maker says it does not sell user data; Google Play reports no third-party data sharing and says users can request deletion. dip is available on Android, iOS and the web, and its FAQ says it supports 10 languages. The plan is free forever for both parents, with no ads and no data sale. dip says its content and tools are not a substitute for qualified medical, psychological or legal advice.

Who it suits

dip is for separated, divorced or otherwise co-parenting parents who coordinate a child's life across two households. It can suit parents who want a shared schedule, expense tracking, messaging and a record vault, with controlled access for grandparents and helpers.

Limits

Court reports are basic, and dip does not provide payment processing. Its content and tools are not medical, psychological or legal advice or a substitute for a qualified professional.

Getting started

1. Visit the dip website.
2. Choose Android, iOS or web access.
3. Set up shared use with the other parent; the free plan is for both parents.
4. Add custody schedules, handovers, expenses or child records to the shared tools.
5. Invite grandparents or helpers and set what they can see.

Verdict

Choose dip if you co-parent across two homes and want shared scheduling, expense records, messaging and a child document vault. Its free plan includes both parents and supports controlled access for helpers. Look elsewhere if you need payment processing or more than basic court reports.