coParenter vs Co
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
coParenter
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.
- 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
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We know co-parenting can be hard. The coParenter app helps you manage and support your children through better communication and organization with your coParent. We can save you time and money, all while keeping you out of court. App features include: Parenting Plans & Calendars - Create customized and clear parenting plans with your coParent by answering a few simple questions. - Keep schedules organized with shared, color-coded calendars and clear responsibilities. - Schedule and track same-day visits. coParenting Requests - Agree on day-to-day coParenting decisions like haircuts, hygiene, diet, media, allowance, etc. - Request new calendar items such as parenting time and extracurricular activities. - Manage modifications to your parenting plans and calendars. Unlimited On-Demand coParenting Mediation and One-on-One Counseling - Connect with a live, qualified, coParenter Mediator who can help you and your coParent reach agreements. - Get one-on-one counseling to help you navigate and make better decisions for you and your children. coParenting Messenger - Instant, direct, and organized in-app messaging. - Messages can’t be edited or deleted, giving you a history of communication. - Focus on child-centric, positive coParenting with AI filters to help you avoid conflict language (don’t send or receive hostile messages). Expense Tracking and Agreements - Establish a record of your agreements to help you both focus on your kids. - Align / agree on spending decisions with your coParent. - Track and request expense reimbursements. Child Exchange Check-Ins - Keep a clear, secure record of your exchanges, pick-ups and drop-offs through in-app geo-tagging and time stamping. - Receive notifications and easily access records. Let us help you put your kids in the center, not the middle. Download the app with a 30-day trial today. After your trial expires you can pick one of four auto-renewing subscription options coParenter offers. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS CoParenter offers four auto-renewing subscription options: Monthly Plan - $12.99 per month. (Billed monthly) Annual Plan - $9.99* per month. (*Billed as one $119.99 payment annually) Shared Monthly Plan - $19.99 per month for two users. (Billed Monthly) Shared Annual Plan - $16.67** per month for two users. (**Billed as one $199.99 payment annually) These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your coParenter subscription will automatically renew and your account will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can go to your Apple ID settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Read more about our terms of use here - https://coparenter.com/terms-files/terms-of-use.html Read more about our term of service here - https://coparenter.com/terms-files/terms-of-service.html Read more about our privacy policy here - https://coparenter.com/terms-files/privacy-policy.html
Co
This app helps co-parents collaborate more effectively by providing tools for shared calendars, communication, expense tracking, and information sharing. It aims to reduce stress and improve planning for families with joint custody.
- Smart shared calendar for planning
- Safe chat with AI for communication
- Expense tracking and cost splitting
- Lists and reminders for tasks
- Info hub for child's key facts
- AI scheduling assistant
- Shared access for children and relatives
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Less stress. Better collaboration. A co-parenting app built for today’s families. Improve planning and avoid misunderstandings. The Coparenting app reduces common daily friction of shared parenting and joint custody. Plan together, stay in sync, and help your child thrive - no matter the family setup. “It really improved things for my child by transforming how we adults communicate.” 9 out of 10 users say co-parenting has become less stressful. --- WHAT COPARENTING HELPS YOU WITH • Smart Shared Calendar: Set handovers, activities and routines together • Everyone in the Loop: Share responsibilities - and moments - with the people who matter • Lists & Reminders: Pack lists and chores handled without the hassle • Safe Chat: Communicate privately and safely, avoiding conflict with built-in TalkSafe AI • Fair Expense Tracking: Log purchases and split costs transparently • Info Hub: Keep all key facts about your child in one shared place • Expert Advice: Read articles by child psychologist and researcher Malin Bergstrom *NEW* AI Scheduling Assistant Just snap a photo of a school letter, invite, or text. Our AI turns it into a calendar event and identifies deadlines and tasks too. No more “I forgot to tell you…” MADE FOR ALL CO-PARENTING SITUATIONS Whether things are smooth or complicated, this app makes it easier to share custody. • Build clear schedules and mutually agree on changes • Keep track of activities, tasks, and child needs • Chat with boundaries and structure • Share access with children, relatives or babysitters. You decide who sees what. SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN TOO Invite your child (recommended from ages 7+) to help them feel included. They can view activities, check reminders and build independence. EASY TO GET STARTED • One subscription covers everyone • Free trial and easy to cancel at any time --- "Thank you for this app, it has finally made us communicate!" “Managing custody schedules used to feel overwhelming. This app changed all of that.”--- Start co-parenting with less stress - download now. Questions or feedback? Reach us at hello@varannanvecka.app Terms of Use: Standard Apple Terms of Use – https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Co at 4.5 against coParenter's 3.5. Co also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (74% vs 53%). coParenter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (166 vs 31). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. coParenter sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Co sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Co holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: coParenter has 166 ratings behind it against 31, 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 74% of Co's.
coParenter ships an update every 3 weeks, Co weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | coParenter | Co |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (166 ratings) | 4.5 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | 73.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 166 — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hyphenus | Happy Parents AB |
Customer experience
coParenter
Co
Bugs and requests
coParenter
Reported bugs
14 issues- 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
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- Random sign-outs and session termination
- Transcript generation fails for long conversations
- Event deletion possible after occurrence
- Notification bubbles persist despite clearing
- Cursor and text input not functioning properly
- iOS 17 compatibility issues
- App timeout errors during schedule creation
- Data loss during app updates
- Subscription renewal failures
Requested features
11 requests- 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
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- Shared calendar without approval requests
- Face ID or biometric login
- Live case status updates and monitoring
- Calendar tutorial for new users
- Spell-check functionality
- Better screenshot and document capture tools
Co
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
coParenter
- Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- coParenter Monthly1 Month trial$12.991 Month
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- Monthly Subscription for 21 Month trial$19.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$89.991 Year
- Annual Subscription$99.991 Year
- coParenter Annual Subscription1 Month trial$119.991 Year
- coParenter Subscription for 21 Month trial$199.991 Year
Co
- Familjeprenumeration7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Access to all features7 Days trial$8.991 Month








