# Compton vs TalkingParents

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compton at 100% against TalkingParents's 12%. Compton also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). TalkingParents's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TalkingParents sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Compton asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compton holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TalkingParents has 29K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Compton's written reviews are positive against 12% of TalkingParents's.

Compton ships an update every 6 weeks, TalkingParents every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compton | TalkingParents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compton/id1041060412/reviews)** | [4.4 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingparents-co-parent-app/id1092220726/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 12.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 30 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [City of Compton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423628166) | [Monitored Communications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092220725) |

## What reviewers say

### Compton

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compton/id1041060412)

Engage with your city by accessing city hall, local businesses, news, and events. Report city issues like potholes and graffiti directly to the correct department and track their resolution. Stay informed and connected with your community through this official city application.

**Highlights:** City Hall access, Local business directory, News and event calendar, Issue reporting and tracking, Contact information and maps, Message local businesses

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TalkingParents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingparents-co-parent-app/id1092220726)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app facilitates communication and coordination for divorced or separated parents. It offers secure messaging, a shared calendar, accountable calling, and payment tracking to simplify co-parenting and keep interactions documented for legal purposes.

**Highlights:** Secure messaging with timestamps, Sentiment scanner and writing assist, Accountable calling with recordings, Shared custody calendar, Accountable payments for expenses, Info library for child details, Unalterable records for court

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TalkingParents Essentials | $9.00 | per month |
| TalkingParents Enhanced (Old) | $12.00 | per month |
| TalkingParents Enhanced | $19.00 | per month |
| TalkingParents Ultimate | $39.00 | per month |
| 30 Calling Minutes | $16.00 | one-time |
| 100 Calling Minutes | $24.99 | one-time |
| 40 Calling Minutes | $25.00 | one-time |
| 100 Calling Minutes | $46.00 | one-time |
| 300 Calling Minutes | $64.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Calling Minutes | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for documenting communication
- 🔒 Keeps conversations secure and uneditable
- 👍 Helpful for high-conflict co-parenting
- 📅 Useful calendar feature
- 🗒️ Helpful journal for personal notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔑 Requires both parties to sign up
- 🤖 Inaccurate transcription and translation

**Reported bugs**

- Constant sign-in issues
- Unable to download audio/video recordings
- Calendar events not syncing properly
- Keyboard issues when sending messages
- Inconsistent time/date stamps

**Requested features**

- Shared calendar that syncs with devices
- Option to print/export individual conversations
- Ability to block specific contacts
- Improved notification system
- Better integration with other communication apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compton free?

Compton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TalkingParents free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compton or TalkingParents?

Compton is rated higher. Compton averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TalkingParents averages 4.4 from 29K ratings.

### Do Compton or TalkingParents have ads?

Neither Compton nor TalkingParents shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compton or TalkingParents?

Compton ships an update every 6 weeks, and TalkingParents every 2 weeks. Most recently, Compton was updated on September 21, 2026 and TalkingParents on October 3, 2026.

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