Best Co-Parenting Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Custody X Change is ranked #1 of 33 as of 7 October 2026, ahead of AppClose and BestInterest. The best-ranked option with a free plan is AppClose. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Truece at $4.99/mo.
Co-parenting apps can help coordinate shared schedules, expenses, and family records. Compared on calendar sync and expense tracking, the entries also include differences in document storage, court reports, payment processing, and video calling. Free-plan availability and paid starting prices are useful to weigh alongside those capabilities. Custody X Change, AppClose, and BestInterest are among the apps covered. Consider which coordination tasks come up in your routine, whether keeping documents organized or preparing court reports matters, and how you handle shared costs. Comparing the listed features can help you focus on tools suited to the practical arrangements you need to manage.
33 co-parenting apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
6 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custody X ChangeWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $6/mo | 6.7 | |
| 2 | AppCloseWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $6.99/mo | 6.6 | |
| 3 | BestInterestWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $9.99/mo | 6.6 | |
| 4 | CoreParentWeb · Mac · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $10.75/mo | 6.6 | |
| 5 | CustodyTracWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 6 | TrueceAndroid · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $4.99/mo | 6.5 | |
| 7 | Family FocusAndroid · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $7.99/mo | 5.5 |
| 8 | KidtimeWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 9 | dipWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 10 | FayrAndroid · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 11 | ParenThingAndroid · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 12 | Peaceful CoParenting MessengerMac · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 13 | 2housesWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $8.25/mo | 5.2 |
| 14 | Beacon Co-Parenting AppWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 15 | BraidlyWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 16 | Civil CommunicatorWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 17 | CoParentTalkWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $6.99/mo | 5.2 |
| 18 | KidsFirstiPhone | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 19 | OurFamilyWizardWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $9.17/mo | 5.2 |
| 20 | TalkingParentsWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $7/mo | 5.2 |
| 21 | Co-parenting AppWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $8.99/mo | 5.1 |
| 22 | Alimentor 2Mac · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 23 | amicable co-parenting appAndroid · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 24 | CoParent ShareWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 25 | coParenterAndroid · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Expense tracking | Document storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custody X Change | 6.7 | Free plan | $6/mo | Yes | 6 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | AppClose | 6.6 | Free plan | $6.99/mo | No | 7.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | BestInterest | 6.6 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | Yes | 9.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | CoreParent | 6.6 | Free plan | $10.75/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | CustodyTrac | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Truece | 6.5 | Free plan | $4.99/mo | Yes | 4.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | Family Focus | 5.5 | No | $7.99/mo | Yes | 7.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | Kidtime | 5.4 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | dip | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | Fayr | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | 9.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 11 | ParenThing | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | Peaceful CoParenting Messenger | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 13 | 2houses | 5.2 | No | $8.25/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 14 | Beacon Co-Parenting App | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | Braidly | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | 12.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 16 | Civil Communicator | 5.2 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 17 | CoParentTalk | 5.2 | No | $6.99/mo | No | 6.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 18 | KidsFirst | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 19 | OurFamilyWizard | 5.2 | No | $9.17/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 20 | TalkingParents | 5.2 | No | $7/mo | No | 7 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 21 | Co-parenting App | 5.1 | No | $8.99/mo | No | 8.99 /mo | Yes | — |
| 22 | Alimentor 2 | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 23 | amicable co-parenting app | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 24 | CoParent Share | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 25 | coParenter | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | Yes | — |
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Questions about this list
Which co-parenting app is ranked first on Freedom251?
Custody X Change is ranked #1 of 33 with a score of 6.7. AppClose is second and BestInterest third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Truece has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation.