# coParenter vs Calm Message

The clearest difference is rating: Calm Message at 5.0 against coParenter's 3.5. Calm Message also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). coParenter's advantage is ratings volume (166 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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 Calm Message sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calm Message holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: coParenter has 166 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | coParenter | Calm Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coparenter-coparenting-app/id1172014071/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-message/id6788122913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **166** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 107 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hyphenus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1167067932) | [Struo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788122915) |

## 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


### Calm Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-message/id6788122913)

This app helps you refine your messages before sending. It analyzes your text for tension and offers a steadier version in seconds, ensuring your message reflects your true intent. You maintain full control over the final output.

**Highlights:** AI-powered message analysis, Tension detection, One-tap rewriting, User control over edits, Tone and strength checking, Flagged phrase identification

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calm Message | $12.99 | per month |
| Calm Message | $124.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is coParenter free?

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

### Is Calm Message free?

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

### Which has better reviews, coParenter or Calm Message?

Calm Message is rated higher. coParenter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Calm Message averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do coParenter or Calm Message have ads?

Neither coParenter nor Calm Message 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.*