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CustodyTrac vs Kidtime
Both stand on co-parenting apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Co-parents who want shared custody records, expense tracking, and legal reports at no charge should consider CustodyTrac. The main limitation to weigh is that sent messages cannot be changed or deleted; attorneys and mediators have read-only portal access.
Visit CustodyTracPick Kidtime if you need a shared custody calendar alongside preserved messages, records, and expense tracking. The free plan supports basic scheduling, messaging, and notes, while Premium adds month jumping, analytics, expenses, exports, and attorney access. Look elsewhere if you need the app to process payments between parents.
Visit KidtimeThe facts
| CustodyTrac | Kidtime | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Premium: $99.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | custodytrac.com | kidtime.app |
| On co-parenting apps | #5 of 33 | #9 of 33 |
CustodyTrac: what it does well
- Free forever plan includes all features for both parents
- No per-parent fees
- Messages show timestamps and per-person read receipts
- Expense records support PDF and CSV exports
- Legal reports create formatted PDFs over selected date ranges
What to know first
- Messages cannot be edited or deleted
- There is no free trial
Kidtime: what it does well
- Works for custody tracking and private notes without the other parent joining.
- Offers 15+ custody schedule templates.
- Messages are timestamped, preserved, and exportable.
- Expense records include receipts, custom splits, approvals, and balances.
- Exports records to Excel or court-ready PDF.
What to know first
- Free users see roughly the previous week and next six weeks on the calendar.
- Jumping to any month requires Premium.
- Kidtime does not process expense payments.
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