Comparison

AppClose vs ThriveWell

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AppClose

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
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WE KNOW CO-PARENTING And that is why AppClose is the most downloaded co-parenting app in the world, with more than 3.1M downloads, and has more daily and monthly active users than any other co-parenting app in the world. AppClose has been court-ordered in all 50 states, as well as Canada, UK, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand, based on user-supplied data. Every feature in AppClose exists to keep children first — SO THERE IS ONE PLAN, AND EVERYTHING IS IN IT. No tiers, no upsells, no add-ons. No limits on calling, call recording, storage or records exports. Messaging, recorded calls, calendars, notes, pets, expenses, payments and court-ready records, for one price, with 60 days free — includes all features, no payment, no commitment. Fee waivers are available for qualifying families experiencing financial hardship and for survivors of domestic violence. Discounts are available for active military and veterans. See if AppClose is right for your co-parenting needs. Selected by Apple for its "Parenting Essentials" collection and named to Inc.'s 2024 Best in Business list for Operational Excellence. COMMUNICATE AND DOCUMENT YOUR COMMUNICATIONS • One-on-one and group messages that users cannot edit or delete; time-stamped when sent and when first viewed • Unlimited audio and video calls — no per-minute charge; your phone number and location are never shared • With both parents' consent, calls are recorded and transcribed and kept with your records • Co-Parent Assist™ (optional) reviews your draft before you send it, flags wording that could escalate conflict and offers a calmer rewrite. It never blocks or sends a message for you. It runs on privately managed AI infrastructure — your messages never go to third-party AI services and are never used to train AI ORGANIZE THE SCHEDULE • Shared calendars for parenting schedules, events and appointments • Parenting-time tracker: planned vs. actual time • Pick-up, drop-off and switch-day requests your co-parent approves or declines — each answer is recorded • Calendar notes for what the family must remember • Pet management and pet schedules — pets are in the plan too SHARE THE COSTS • Expenses by category, with receipts kept in the record • Send and receive reimbursements with ipayou® (U.S.) KEEP EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Child details: doctors, allergies, medications, immunizations, school and emergency contacts • Secure file storage for photos, scans and files; location data is removed from uploaded photos and videos • Private Check-Ins log your arrival and departure, visible only to you — never a tracker • Your Circle: family, caregivers, guardians ad litem, attorneys and other professionals COURT-READY RECORDS — EXPORT AS OFTEN AS YOU NEED Every message, call, request, expense and payment is time-stamped and unalterable by users. Export at no extra cost: • Unlimited Certified Records (U.S.), each with a unique Export ID that attorneys and courts can verify • One-on-one and group messages • Call logs • Expense and reimbursement records • Pick-up, drop-off and switch-day requests • Check-ins • Notes • In-app session logs If your subscription ends, your account goes read-only and your records stay exportable at no cost. AppClose SOLO Your co-parent doesn't use AppClose? Send requests, events and expenses by text or email. WORK WITH YOUR PROFESSIONALS Share chats or Certified Records with your attorney, mediator or guardian ad litem only when you approve it, through AppClose Pro — free for family law professionals. MILITARY FAMILIES Deployed or on limited access? Requests and updates still reach you by email. BUILT FOR REAL-WORLD CO-PARENTING Co-parenting, parallel parenting, joint custody, supervised visitation and blended families, on phone, tablet or computer — always in sync. Available in English, Spanish and six other languages. Terms of Service: https://appclose.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://appclose.com/privacy/

About

ThriveWell

This app connects social workers and families to streamline communication and provide targeted support. It features real-time AI sentiment analysis, easy compliance reporting, and a proprietary assessment tool to build stronger families.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI sentiment analysis
  • Intelligent flagging system
  • Easy compliance reporting (logs, medication)
  • Five well-being domain assessment
  • Personalized action plans
  • Integration of local resources
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Please note that ThriveWell has been built for iPhones. It is not verified for iPads or MacBooks. "ThriveWell helps children thrive in families; it's designed to connect social workers and families like never before, streamlining communication between all stakeholders in a child's life. Save valuable time, energy, and resources so you can focus on what matters most. Our assessment tool, based on our proprietary five well-being domain assessment, helps to identify key strengths and opportunities within each family unit. This is more than just a tool for addressing immediate needs—it is a pathway to building stronger families. ThriveWell is designed to be there for you every step of the way. In-the-Moment Communication Cutting-edge AI sentiment analysis alerts social workers to pressing issues in real time, meaning parents can get support when they need it most. Our intelligent flagging system helps efficiently identify patterns and outliers in a family’s journey. Feel heard and understood in real time. Easier Compliance Reporting Behavior logs, medical logs, and recreational logs can be filled out with a few taps on a mobile device rather than mountains of paperwork. Record administration of medication with exact timestamps, all in a matter of seconds! Targeted Support for Stronger Families Use our assessment methodology to better understand the current family environment. Receive a unique action plan for support and improvement, and track progress over time! Integration of local interventions and resources provides a clear path forward, creating actionable steps and goals. Here is what some of our users have been saying: “It is easy to log medications and behaviors daily. If I do not see a family's logs on the dashboard, I remind them to log. At the end of the month, they are not scrambling. So much less paper chase.” - Case Manager “The calendar is amazing. I added trainings and deadlines for all my families for this month, and it went right to their calendar and as a push notification.” With FosterShare, we can see how a child is doing and then use that information to adjust the level of care for the child so they get the support they truly need. - Case Manager/Director “FosterShare has given me more time to focus on the kids and the families and less worry about the documents.” Kandyse, Home Developer and Trainer "

Screenshots

AppClose4 screens
ThriveWell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AppClose at 4.7 against ThriveWell's 3.4. AppClose also leads on ratings volume (40K vs 5) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). ThriveWell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AppClose sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. ThriveWell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AppClose holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppClose has 40K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
AppClose versus ThriveWell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppCloseThriveWell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (40K ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews13.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings40K — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#50 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppClose, IncThe Miracle Foundation, Inc

Customer experience

AppClose

All ratings39,271 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews593 reviews
Positive13.2%
Neutral11.8%
Negative75.0%

ThriveWell

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

AppClose

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • App crashes and freezes frequently

Requested features

7 requests
  • Improved calendar functionality
  • Better syncing between parents
  • Group chat feature
  • Call recording option
  • Integration with other calendars
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  • Notes section for documentation
  • Expense tracking improvements

ThriveWell

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AppClose

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Unlimited Subscription$8.991 Month
  • One Year Subscription$98.991 Year
One-time1
  • 30 Days of Call Recording$12.99
None

ThriveWell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AppClose free?
AppClose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThriveWell free?
ThriveWell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AppClose or ThriveWell?
AppClose is rated higher. AppClose averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while ThriveWell averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do AppClose or ThriveWell have ads?
Neither AppClose nor ThriveWell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppClose or ThriveWell?
AppClose ships an update monthly, and ThriveWell monthly. Most recently, AppClose was updated on October 29, 2026 and ThriveWell on October 27, 2026.

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