# AppClose vs NYDocSubmit

AppClose and NYDocSubmit both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of NYDocSubmit's written reviews are positive against 13% of AppClose's. NYDocSubmit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). AppClose's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppClose sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. NYDocSubmit 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 NYDocSubmit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39K and 26K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of AppClose's written reviews are positive against 70% of NYDocSubmit's.

AppClose ships an update monthly, NYDocSubmit every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppClose | NYDocSubmit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appclose/id1019290876/reviews) | **[4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nydocsubmit/id1433968438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 26K |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | **70.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 161 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppClose, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019290875) | [New York State Office of Information Technology Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/712337016) |

## 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


### NYDocSubmit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nydocsubmit/id1433968438)

This app allows New York State residents to submit required documentation for various public assistance programs without visiting a local office. It supports SNAP, HEAP, Temporary Assistance, and Medicaid, but has specific exclusions for initial applications and certain sensitive information.

**Highlights:** Submit SNAP, HEAP, Temporary Assistance, Medicaid documents, Avoid trips to local social services offices, Supports multiple New York counties, Medicaid recertification submission, Digital document submission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Saves time and effort
- 🚀 Secure and private document submission
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Accessible for those without transportation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Limited document upload options
- 🐛 Inability to log out of accounts
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience across devices
- 🐛 Difficulty submitting digital documents

**Reported bugs**

- Camera function issues
- Keyboard blocking UI elements
- Inconsistent behavior when submitting multiple documents

**Requested features**

- Allow document uploads from phone's photo gallery
- Implement a chat or messaging feature for quick questions
- Enable batch document submission
- Add an option to log out of accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppClose free?

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

### Is NYDocSubmit free?

NYDocSubmit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

NYDocSubmit is rated higher. AppClose averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while NYDocSubmit averages 4.8 from 26K ratings.

### Do AppClose or NYDocSubmit have ads?

Neither AppClose nor NYDocSubmit shows ads.

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

AppClose ships an update monthly, and NYDocSubmit every 3 months. Most recently, AppClose was updated on September 24, 2026 and NYDocSubmit on September 24, 2026.

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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.*