# TalkingParents vs MiChildSupport

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MiChildSupport at none against TalkingParents's 6. MiChildSupport also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). TalkingParents's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (29K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TalkingParents sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. MiChildSupport asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for TalkingParents against 4.4 for MiChildSupport. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TalkingParents has 29K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of TalkingParents's written reviews are positive against 14% of MiChildSupport's.

TalkingParents ships an update every 2 weeks, MiChildSupport every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingParents | MiChildSupport |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingparents-co-parent-app/id1092220726/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/michildsupport/id6553957161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 12.4% of reviews | **14.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monitored Communications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092220725) | [State of Michigan - Department of Technology, Management and Budget](https://appshunter.io/developer/445605991) |

## What reviewers say

### TalkingParents

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

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Facilitates communication and coordination for divorced, separated, or unmarried parents. Offers secure messaging, a shared calendar, accountable calling, and payment tracking to simplify co-parenting and create court-admissible records.

**Highlights:** Secure, uneditable messaging, Sentiment scanner and writing assist, Accountable calling with recording, Shared custody calendar, Accountable payment requests, Info library for child details, Personal journal for notes, Vault for file storage

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| 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 |
| 40 Calling Minutes | $25.00 | one-time |
| 100 Calling Minutes | $46.00 | 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


### MiChildSupport

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/michildsupport/id6553957161)

Access and manage your child support case with ease. Apply for services, complete forms, view case status, track payments, and update your information. Receive important notifications directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Apply for child support services, Complete online forms, Download case documents, Update personal information, Track case status, View payment history, Make payments

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingParents free?

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

### Is MiChildSupport free?

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

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

MiChildSupport is rated higher. TalkingParents averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while MiChildSupport averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do TalkingParents or MiChildSupport have ads?

Neither TalkingParents nor MiChildSupport shows ads.

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

TalkingParents ships an update every 2 weeks, and MiChildSupport every 3 months. Most recently, TalkingParents was updated on November 7, 2026 and MiChildSupport on November 5, 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.*