# Fayr vs CORTEX_NODE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CORTEX_NODE at none against Fayr's 9. Fayr's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fayr sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CORTEX_NODE asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fayr | CORTEX_NODE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fayr-co-parenting-app/id1170670072/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **285** | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fayr LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170670071) | [George Bayze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884716979) |

## What reviewers say

### Fayr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fayr-co-parenting-app/id1170670072)

This app simplifies co-parenting by tracking time, expenses, locations, and communication. It generates court-admissible reports to reduce legal disputes and save money. Features include GPS-verified time tracking, a detailed calendar, message history, and an expense tracker with receipt uploads.

**Highlights:** Court-admissible reports, GPS-verified location tracking, Detailed parenting calendar, Full message history, Categorized expense tracker, Parenting journal, File vault

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fayr Special Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Fayr Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Fayr Special Six Month | $43.99 | per 6 months |
| Fayr Six Month | $54.99 | per 6 months |
| Fayr Special Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Fayr Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Export Parenting Report | $49.99 | one-time |
| Fayr Special Lifetime Access | $159.99 | one-time |
| Fayr Lifetime Access | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📅 Intuitive calendar and schedule management
- 💰 Expense tracking and receipt documentation
- 📍 GPS check-in and location features
- 📄 PDF report generation for court documentation
- 🎯 Centralized communication and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 📬 Broken or delayed notifications
- 💬 Messages not loading or displaying in real-time
- ⚠️ Data loss after crashes
- 🔧 Poor customer support responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Messages not displaying in app despite notifications
- Chat fails to load even after reinstalling app
- App crashes and loses all historical data
- Login screen keyboard covers login button
- No signup option available in app (only login)

**Requested features**

- Color-coded calendar preferences for visual customization
- Support for 3-week rotation schedules
- Ability to log parenting time per child individually
- Edit entire event series instead of individual events
- Real-time push notifications like text/messenger apps


### CORTEX_NODE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortex-node/id6788191043)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fayr free?

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

### Is CORTEX_NODE free?

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

### Do Fayr or CORTEX_NODE have ads?

Neither Fayr nor CORTEX_NODE shows ads.

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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.*