# coParenter vs WeParent by SupportPay

The clearest difference is monetization model: WeParent by SupportPay at free with in-app purchases against coParenter's subscription. coParenter's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (166 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. coParenter sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and WeParent by SupportPay sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

coParenter holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: coParenter has 166 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of coParenter's written reviews are positive against 36% of WeParent by SupportPay's.

coParenter ships an update every 3 weeks, WeParent by SupportPay monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | coParenter | WeParent by SupportPay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coparenter-coparenting-app/id1172014071/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weparent-by-supportpay/id1441850251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **166** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **53.1% of reviews** | 36.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 107 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hyphenus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1167067932) | [FamTerra Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137367979) |

## What reviewers say

### coParenter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coparenter-coparenting-app/id1172014071)

This app facilitates smoother co-parenting by providing tools for organized communication, shared calendars, and expense tracking. It offers mediation services and AI-powered messaging to reduce conflict, helping parents focus on their children's well-being.

**Highlights:** Shared parenting plans and calendars, Co-parenting decision management, On-demand mediation and counseling, Conflict-reducing in-app messaging, Expense tracking and agreements, Child exchange check-ins with geo-tagging

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| coParenter Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription for 2 | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| coParenter Annual Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| coParenter Subscription for 2 | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👨‍⚖️ Professional mediators available on-demand
- 📅 Comprehensive scheduling and calendar features
- 💰 Cost-effective alternative to legal fees
- 📝 Detailed documentation for court proceedings
- 🤝 Structured communication reduces conflict

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔐 Extremely poor customer support responsiveness
- 🐛 Frequent login and authentication issues
- 💥 App crashes and freezes regularly
- 🗑️ Data loss and conversation deletion problems
- 📵 Persistent notification glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen loops and verification email expiration
- App crashes when accessing messaging features
- Calendar glitches and schedule sync failures
- Unread message notifications don't clear
- Messages fail to send or deliver

**Requested features**

- Phone call recording feature with documentation
- Desktop/web version for end users
- Read receipts and message status indicators
- PDF export functionality for legal use
- Stepparent profile option


### WeParent by SupportPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weparent-by-supportpay/id1441850251)

This app helps co-parents, divorced parents, and other family members manage schedules, communicate, and share tasks. It offers a shared family calendar, collaborative lists, real-time messaging, and secure storage of important family information. It aims to simplify caregiving and foster unity among family members.

**Highlights:** Shared family calendar, Collaborative task lists, Real-time messaging, Secure contact and information sharing, Certified record-keeping, Cloud-based data storage

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly family subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 6-month family subscription | $54.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual family subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Annual family subscription 2 | $149.99 | per year |
| English | $199.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime family subscription | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for managing co-parenting
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🔒 Secure communication and documentation
- 💡 Helpful for coordinating schedules and events
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Calendar issues and unreliable scheduling
- 🐛 Inconsistent notifications and messaging
- 🐛 Buggy document and photo uploads
- 🐛 Poor app stability and reliability

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar events disappearing or not syncing properly
- Inability to delete or modify shared contacts and schedules
- Messages not sending or not showing as read
- App freezing or crashing when trying to perform basic functions
- Unreliable server connectivity and frequent outages

**Requested features**

- Add ability to customize schedules more easily
- Improve search and filtering of messages and documents
- Integrate with other productivity apps and calendars
- Provide more detailed usage analytics and reporting
- Allow audio/video recording and sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is coParenter free?

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

### Is WeParent by SupportPay free?

WeParent by SupportPay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, coParenter or WeParent by SupportPay?

coParenter is rated higher. coParenter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while WeParent by SupportPay averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do coParenter or WeParent by SupportPay have ads?

Neither coParenter nor WeParent by SupportPay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, coParenter or WeParent by SupportPay?

coParenter ships an update every 3 weeks, and WeParent by SupportPay monthly. Most recently, coParenter was updated on October 24, 2026 and WeParent by SupportPay on October 22, 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.*