Comparison

AppClose vs Reluma

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

Reluma

This app helps you organize and visualize your personal connections, remembering important people and moments. It offers gentle reminders for birthdays and events, allowing you to capture reflections and dreams in a private, visual space.

Highlights
  • Relationship mapping
  • Smart reminders for dates
  • Private by design
  • Capture dreams and memories
  • Mindful user experience
Features
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Reluma is a personal relationship assistant designed to help you remember the people and moments that truly matter. It turns your memories, relationships, and life events into a calm, visual map that you can explore at your own pace. Use Reluma to organize your relationship world, keep track of birthdays and meaningful dates, and capture reflections or dreams in one private space. Its design focuses on clarity, warmth, and simplicity — helping you appreciate your connections through gentle reminders and thoughtful visuals. Key Features: Relationship Mapping – Visualize the people in your life through an interactive map of relationships. Smart Reminders – Keep track of birthdays, events, and personal moments you don’t want to forget. Private by Design – Your information stays secure and personal; nothing is shared or made public. Dreams & Memories – Save notes, reflections, and moments that shape your personal story. Mindful Experience – A clean, quiet interface built to help you focus on what you care about most. Reluma is not a social network — it’s a private space for remembering and honoring the people who make your life meaningful. Remember what truly matters.

Screenshots

AppClose4 screens
Reluma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reluma at none against AppClose's 3. Reluma also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). AppClose's advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 2) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support 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. Reluma asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reluma 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppClose ships an update monthly, Reluma every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
AppClose versus Reluma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppCloseReluma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (39K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings39K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#48 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppClose, IncCarlos Jara

Customer experience

AppClose

All ratings39,271 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews592 reviews
Positive13.2%
Neutral11.8%
Negative75.0%

Reluma

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Reluma

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

Reluma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AppClose free?
AppClose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reluma free?
Reluma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AppClose or Reluma?
Reluma is rated higher. AppClose averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Reluma averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do AppClose or Reluma have ads?
Neither AppClose nor Reluma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppClose or Reluma?
AppClose ships an update monthly, and Reluma every 2 days. Most recently, AppClose was updated on October 23, 2026 and Reluma on October 12, 2026.

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