# AppClose vs Co

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Co at 73% against AppClose's 13%. Co also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). AppClose's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (39K vs 30). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppClose sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Co sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AppClose holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppClose has 39K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of AppClose's written reviews are positive against 73% of Co's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AppClose ships an update monthly, Co weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppClose | Co |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appclose/id1019290876/reviews)** | [4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/co-parenting-shared-parenting/id1618305857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppClose, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019290875) | [Happy Parents AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505966405) |

## What reviewers say

### AppClose

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

**Currently charting:** #34 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


### Co

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/co-parenting-shared-parenting/id1618305857)

This app helps co-parents collaborate more effectively by providing tools for shared calendars, communication, task management, and expense tracking. It aims to reduce stress and improve planning for families with joint custody.

**Highlights:** Smart Shared Calendar, Safe Chat with AI, Lists & Reminders, Fair Expense Tracking, AI Scheduling Assistant, Info Hub, Expert Advice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Familjeprenumeration | $6.99 | per month |
| Access to all features | $8.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppClose free?

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

### Is Co free?

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

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

AppClose is rated higher. AppClose averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Co averages 4.5 from 30 ratings.

### Do AppClose or Co have ads?

Co shows ads; AppClose does not.

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

AppClose ships an update monthly, and Co weekly. Most recently, AppClose was updated on October 16, 2026 and Co on October 15, 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.*