# TalkingParents vs Dayz Off

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dayz Off at 100% against TalkingParents's 12%. Dayz Off also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). TalkingParents's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 6) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TalkingParents sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and Dayz Off sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dayz Off 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of TalkingParents's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dayz Off's.

TalkingParents ships an update every 2 weeks, Dayz Off weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkingParents | Dayz Off |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingparents-co-parent-app/id1092220726/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayz-off/id6612039708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Monitored Communications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092220725) | [Blake Bolton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761408399) |

## What reviewers say

### TalkingParents

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

**Currently charting:** #27 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


### Dayz Off

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayz-off/id6612039708)

This scheduling app simplifies work and social planning. Input your entire work schedule at once, connect with friends to see when your days off align, and receive timely reminders for important dates. Customize your calendar with themes and enjoy a dark mode option.

**Highlights:** Effortless work schedule tracking, Friend workday alignment notifications, Timely court date reminders, Friends list for schedule comparison, Customizable calendar themes, Dark Mode interface, PTO tracking

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkingParents free?

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

### Is Dayz Off free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TalkingParents or Dayz Off?

Dayz Off is rated higher. TalkingParents averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Dayz Off averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do TalkingParents or Dayz Off have ads?

Neither TalkingParents nor Dayz Off shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TalkingParents or Dayz Off?

TalkingParents ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dayz Off weekly. Most recently, TalkingParents was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dayz Off on October 19, 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.*