# AppClose vs TalkingParents

The clearest difference is rating: AppClose at 4.7 against TalkingParents's 4.4. AppClose also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppClose sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and TalkingParents sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AppClose holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39K and 29K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 13% and 12% positive.

AppClose ships an update monthly, TalkingParents every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppClose | TalkingParents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appclose/id1019290876/reviews)** | [4.4 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingparents-co-parent-app/id1092220726/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 29K |
| Positive reviews | **13.1% of reviews** | 12.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #49 | **#23** |
| Size | 161 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AppClose, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019290875) | [Monitored Communications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092220725) |

## What reviewers say

### AppClose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appclose/id1019290876)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This platform simplifies co-parenting by providing tools for organized communication, scheduling, and expense tracking. It offers secure messaging, call recording, and court-trusted documentation to help families stay connected and compliant with legal requirements.

**Highlights:** Secure messaging and call recording, Shared calendars and parenting schedules, Expense tracking and reimbursements, Court-trusted, unalterable records, Parenting time tracker, Secure file storage

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $98.99 | per year |
| 30 Days of Call Recording | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure communication
- 💡 Helpful for co-parenting
- 👍 Customizable schedules
- 👍 Useful for court documentation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calendar issues and bugs
- 🐛 Glitchy app performance
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Lost data and documents
- 🐛 Complicated user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar events not saving properly
- Shared schedules not displaying correctly
- Inability to delete or edit calendar entries
- Notifications not working as expected
- Uploaded documents/photos not loading

**Requested features**

- Improved calendar functionality
- Better syncing between parents
- Group chat feature
- Call recording option
- Integration with other calendars


### TalkingParents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingparents-co-parent-app/id1092220726)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app facilitates communication and coordination for divorced or separated parents. It offers secure messaging, a shared calendar, accountable calling, and payment tracking to simplify co-parenting and keep interactions documented for legal purposes.

**Highlights:** Secure messaging with timestamps, Sentiment scanner and writing assist, Accountable calling with recordings, Shared custody calendar, Accountable payments for expenses, Info library for child details, Unalterable records for court

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TalkingParents Essentials | $9.00 | per month |
| TalkingParents Enhanced (Old) | $12.00 | per month |
| TalkingParents Enhanced | $19.00 | per month |
| TalkingParents Ultimate | $39.00 | per month |
| 30 Calling Minutes | $16.00 | one-time |
| 100 Calling Minutes | $24.99 | one-time |
| 40 Calling Minutes | $25.00 | one-time |
| 100 Calling Minutes | $46.00 | one-time |
| 300 Calling Minutes | $64.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Calling Minutes | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for documenting communication
- 🔒 Keeps conversations secure and uneditable
- 👍 Helpful for high-conflict co-parenting
- 📅 Useful calendar feature
- 🗒️ Helpful journal for personal notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔑 Requires both parties to sign up
- 🤖 Inaccurate transcription and translation

**Reported bugs**

- Constant sign-in issues
- Unable to download audio/video recordings
- Calendar events not syncing properly
- Keyboard issues when sending messages
- Inconsistent time/date stamps

**Requested features**

- Shared calendar that syncs with devices
- Option to print/export individual conversations
- Ability to block specific contacts
- Improved notification system
- Better integration with other communication apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppClose free?

AppClose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TalkingParents free?

TalkingParents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AppClose or TalkingParents?

AppClose is rated higher. AppClose averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while TalkingParents averages 4.4 from 29K ratings.

### Do AppClose or TalkingParents have ads?

Neither AppClose nor TalkingParents shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppClose or TalkingParents?

AppClose ships an update monthly, and TalkingParents every 2 weeks. Most recently, AppClose was updated on September 26, 2026 and TalkingParents on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AppClose or TalkingParents?

AppClose currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and TalkingParents at #23. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*