Comparison

AppClose vs Divorce Tracker Guide

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

Divorce Tracker Guide

This app provides a structured roadmap and organizational tools to navigate the complexities of divorce. It helps users track documents, deadlines, finances, and communications in a private, secure space. Features include a process timeline, document checklist, and communication logging.

Highlights
  • Divorce process roadmap
  • Document checklist and tracking
  • Deadline and court date tracker
  • Communication logging
  • Financial snapshot and cost tracking
  • Custody schedule management
  • AI-powered divorce guidance
Features
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Apart gives you a clear roadmap through the divorce process, so you always know where you stand and what comes next. CALM. STRUCTURED. TRUSTWORTHY. Divorce is one of life's most overwhelming experiences. Apart organizes everything into one private, secure space - your timeline, your documents, your finances, your plan. Less stress. More clarity. WHAT'S INCLUDED - FREE Process Roadmap A six-stage divorce timeline breaks the process into clear, manageable phases. From petition to final decree, you always know exactly where you are and what needs to happen next. Document Checklist Every document you need - organized, trackable, and checked off as you go. Never wonder again what you've gathered and what's still missing. Deadline Tracker Court dates, filing deadlines, and key milestones shown on your home screen. Your key dates stay in view. Communication Log Log every important conversation with your spouse, attorney, or mediator. Up to 20 entries on the free plan - dated, editable and all in one log when your lawyer asks. Mediator Tracking Add your mediator's name and set your mediation date. Apart surfaces it as a deadline card with colour-coded urgency so you never lose track of your mediation session. APART PRO Financial Snapshot See your complete marital estate at a glance. Track assets, debts, and net equity so you walk into negotiations fully prepared. Legal Cost Tracker Attorney fees, filing costs, mediator charges - every expense tracked and totaled. Stay in control of your legal budget. AI Divorce Guide Ask questions about the divorce process anytime. Get clear, compassionate general answers on stages, documents and what to expect - not legal advice. It asks your permission before your first question is sent. Unlimited Communication Logs Remove the 20-entry cap. Log every significant interaction with no limits. Custody Planning Build and manage custody schedules for your children. Store each child's plan with schedule details and notes, mark plans active or inactive, and track everything in one place. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your case stays on your iPhone. No account required, no ads, no data sold. The optional AI Divorce Guide sends only the question you type to xAI (Grok), with the names saved in Apart removed, and only after you allow it. BUILT FOR PEOPLE IN CRISIS Generous whitespace. Clear labels. Calm colors. Apart is designed for people under significant stress - nothing feels cluttered or overwhelming. GET STARTED IN MINUTES No account required. No complicated setup. Open Apart, describe your case, and start organizing right away. Apart Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Free users get the Process Roadmap, Document Checklist, Deadline Tracker, and up to 20 Communication Log entries. Apart helps you organize your divorce and offers general information, not legal advice. Divorce law differs by country and state: consult a family lawyer about your case. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AppClose4 screens
Divorce Tracker Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: AppClose at 40K against Divorce Tracker Guide's 1. AppClose also leads on chart position (#23 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). Divorce Tracker Guide's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Divorce Tracker Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Divorce Tracker Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppClose has 40K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppClose ships an update monthly, Divorce Tracker Guide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
AppClose versus Divorce Tracker Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppCloseDivorce Tracker Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (40K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings40K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppClose, IncKarol Jaworski

Customer experience

AppClose

All ratings39,271 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews599 reviews
Positive13.2%
Neutral11.9%
Negative75.0%

Divorce Tracker Guide

All ratings1 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

Divorce Tracker Guide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AppClose

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Unlimited Subscription$8.991 Month
  • One Year Subscription$98.991 Year
3 purchases

Divorce Tracker Guide

Subscriptions3
  • Apart Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Apart Pro$39.991 Year
  • Apart Pro1 Year trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is AppClose free?
AppClose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Divorce Tracker Guide free?
Divorce Tracker Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AppClose or Divorce Tracker Guide?
Divorce Tracker Guide is rated higher. AppClose averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Divorce Tracker Guide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AppClose or Divorce Tracker Guide have ads?
Neither AppClose nor Divorce Tracker Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppClose or Divorce Tracker Guide?
AppClose ships an update monthly, and Divorce Tracker Guide every 2 months. Most recently, AppClose was updated on November 12, 2026 and Divorce Tracker Guide on November 10, 2026.

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