# AppClose vs WeParent by SupportPay

The clearest difference is ratings volume: AppClose at 39K against WeParent by SupportPay's 2. AppClose also leads on chart position (#50 vs unranked). WeParent by SupportPay's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 13%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppClose sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and WeParent by SupportPay sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WeParent by SupportPay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppClose has 39K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of AppClose's written reviews are positive against 35% of WeParent by SupportPay's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppClose | WeParent by SupportPay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appclose/id1019290876/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weparent-by-supportpay/id1441850251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | **35.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 161 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppClose, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019290875) | [FamTerra Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137367979) |

## What reviewers say

### AppClose

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

**Currently charting:** #50 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


### WeParent by SupportPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weparent-by-supportpay/id1441850251)

This app helps co-parents, divorced parents, and other family members manage schedules, communicate, and share tasks. It offers a shared family calendar, collaborative lists, real-time messaging, and secure storage of important family information. It aims to simplify caregiving and foster unity among family members.

**Highlights:** Shared family calendar, Collaborative task lists, Real-time messaging, Secure contact and information sharing, Certified record-keeping, Cloud-based data storage

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly family subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 6-month family subscription | $54.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual family subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Annual family subscription 2 | $149.99 | per year |
| English | $199.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime family subscription | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for managing co-parenting
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🔒 Secure communication and documentation
- 💡 Helpful for coordinating schedules and events
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Calendar issues and unreliable scheduling
- 🐛 Inconsistent notifications and messaging
- 🐛 Buggy document and photo uploads
- 🐛 Poor app stability and reliability

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar events disappearing or not syncing properly
- Inability to delete or modify shared contacts and schedules
- Messages not sending or not showing as read
- App freezing or crashing when trying to perform basic functions
- Unreliable server connectivity and frequent outages

**Requested features**

- Add ability to customize schedules more easily
- Improve search and filtering of messages and documents
- Integrate with other productivity apps and calendars
- Provide more detailed usage analytics and reporting
- Allow audio/video recording and sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppClose free?

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

### Is WeParent by SupportPay free?

WeParent by SupportPay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AppClose or WeParent by SupportPay?

WeParent by SupportPay is rated higher. AppClose averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while WeParent by SupportPay averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AppClose or WeParent by SupportPay have ads?

Neither AppClose nor WeParent by SupportPay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppClose or WeParent by SupportPay?

AppClose ships an update monthly, and WeParent by SupportPay monthly. Most recently, AppClose was updated on September 25, 2026 and WeParent by SupportPay on September 8, 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.*