# AppClose vs Peaceful CoParenting Messenger

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Peaceful CoParenting Messenger at 61% against AppClose's 13%. AppClose's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (39K vs 414). 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 Peaceful CoParenting Messenger sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AppClose holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppClose has 39K ratings behind it against 414, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of AppClose's written reviews are positive against 61% of Peaceful CoParenting Messenger's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AppClose ships an update monthly, Peaceful CoParenting Messenger every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppClose | Peaceful CoParenting Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appclose/id1019290876/reviews)** | [4.3 (414 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peaceful-coparenting-messenger/id1498205091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 414 |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AppClose, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019290875) | [Gemini Communications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498205090) |

## 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


### Peaceful CoParenting Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peaceful-coparenting-messenger/id1498205091)

This app provides tools for co-parents to manage communication, set boundaries, and foster healthier interactions. It offers secure messaging, documentation, and resources for navigating divorce and custody. Premium features help limit message length, frequency, and timing, promoting respectful dialogue focused on children.

**Highlights:** Secure and tamper-proof communication logs, Document and photo sharing, Message sent and seen timestamps, Bad words and kindness filters, Message length and frequency limits, Scheduled message delivery times, Exportable communication history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| 3-Month Subscription Plan | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan with 14-day Trial | $84.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🛡️ Effective boundary-setting tools for high-conflict co-parents
- 💬 Canned/preset message templates for civil communication
- ⏱️ Message frequency and character limits reduce harassment
- 📋 Complete message documentation for legal purposes
- 👥 Supports multiple co-parents without additional fees

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Messages frequently fail to send or receive
- 🔔 Notifications not coming through reliably
- ⏳ Significant app lag and slow performance
- 🔄 Conversation threads disappear and require app restart
- 🔐 Authentication errors prevent account access

**Reported bugs**

- Messages disappear from conversation threads
- Messages fail to send or don't send reliably
- Notifications not delivered to recipients
- Chat window shows blank despite active messages
- Authentication errors blocking account access

**Requested features**

- User-created and editable canned messages via agreement system
- Third-party mediation for message template agreements
- Dark mode option
- Improved WiFi connectivity support
- Better offline functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppClose free?

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

### Is Peaceful CoParenting Messenger free?

Peaceful CoParenting Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AppClose or Peaceful CoParenting Messenger?

AppClose is rated higher. AppClose averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Peaceful CoParenting Messenger averages 4.3 from 414 ratings.

### Do AppClose or Peaceful CoParenting Messenger have ads?

Neither AppClose nor Peaceful CoParenting Messenger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppClose or Peaceful CoParenting Messenger?

AppClose ships an update monthly, and Peaceful CoParenting Messenger every 5 weeks. Most recently, AppClose was updated on October 25, 2026 and Peaceful CoParenting Messenger on October 25, 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.*