# AppClose vs Alimentor 2

AppClose and Alimentor 2 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Alimentor 2's written reviews are positive against 13% of AppClose's. Alimentor 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). AppClose's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99) and ratings volume (39K vs 1.3K). On rating, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

AppClose is free to download; Alimentor 2 costs $6.99 up front. AppClose sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Alimentor 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AppClose against 4.8 for Alimentor 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppClose has 39K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of AppClose's written reviews are positive against 93% of Alimentor 2's.

AppClose ships an update monthly, Alimentor 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppClose | Alimentor 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appclose/id1019290876/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alimentor-2-custody-tracker/id1428802675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | **92.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #51 | **#26** |
| Size | 161 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppClose, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019290875) | [Tomasz Domanski](https://appshunter.io/developer/595230035) |

## What reviewers say

### AppClose

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

**Currently charting:** #51 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


### Alimentor 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alimentor-2-custody-tracker/id1428802675)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps parents manage custody schedules, track expenses, and document important events. It provides organized records and court-ready reports to support co-parenting, even in difficult situations. Features include visitation logging, expense tracking with receipt scanning, and a detailed parenting journal.

**Highlights:** Custody calendar and visitation logging, Expense and child support tracking, Receipt scanning and expense summaries, Parenting journal with event documentation, Court-ready PDF reports, Actual vs. planned time tracking, Secure iCloud data storage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for organizing and documenting custody details
- 💡 Detailed reporting and analytics features
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 👍 Customizable schedules and calendar

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some issues with time tracking accuracy
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💡 Desire for more customization options
- 💡 Need for better integration with other devices/platforms

**Reported bugs**

- Time entries sometimes change unexpectedly
- Calendar sometimes displays incorrect schedules
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to attach/sync emails and text messages
- Improve calendar functionality and repeat scheduling
- Implement facial recognition or app locking for security
- Allow for co-parent collaboration and shared access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppClose free?

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

### Is Alimentor 2 free?

Alimentor 2 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AppClose or Alimentor 2?

Alimentor 2 is rated higher. AppClose averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Alimentor 2 averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do AppClose or Alimentor 2 have ads?

Neither AppClose nor Alimentor 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppClose or Alimentor 2?

AppClose ships an update monthly, and Alimentor 2 every 2 months. Most recently, AppClose was updated on September 28, 2026 and Alimentor 2 on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AppClose or Alimentor 2?

AppClose currently peaks at #51 in the App Store charts, and Alimentor 2 at #26. 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.*