# EveryParent vs Parenting Tools

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EveryParent at none against Parenting Tools's 5. EveryParent also leads on ratings volume (323 vs 45). Parenting Tools's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parenting Tools sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. EveryParent asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for EveryParent against 4.8 for Parenting Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EveryParent has 323 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of EveryParent's written reviews are positive against 93% of Parenting Tools's.

EveryParent ships an update every 3 months, Parenting Tools every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EveryParent | Parenting Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everyparent/id1230602242/reviews) | **[4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parenting-tools-parenthood/id6449464695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089219846) | [Useful Apps ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689225804) |

## What reviewers say

### EveryParent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everyparent/id1230602242)

This app supports parents in Palm Beach County, FL, from pregnancy through raising teens. It offers guidance on developmental milestones, local resources, family activities, and challenging parenting situations. Receive timely notifications for local offers and events.

**Highlights:** Developmental milestone tracking, Local resource notifications, Family activity finder, Parenting challenge guidance, Expert and program connections, Age-specific tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Parenting Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parenting-tools-parenthood/id6449464695)

This app offers a comprehensive toolkit for parents of children aged 3-12, providing advice, activities, and tools to foster connection and joy. It features an AI assistant for personalized guidance, conversation starters, and a journal for tracking family life.

**Highlights:** AI Parenting Assistant, Troubleshooter for parenting challenges, Daily insights and 'Question of the Day', Activity ideas for children, Conversation Cards for family discussions, Journal for tracking family life, Parenting memes and humor

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium, weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Parenthood Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium, monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Parenthood Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium, yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EveryParent free?

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

### Is Parenting Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EveryParent or Parenting Tools?

Parenting Tools is rated higher. EveryParent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Parenting Tools averages 4.8 from 45 ratings.

### Do EveryParent or Parenting Tools have ads?

Neither EveryParent nor Parenting Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EveryParent or Parenting Tools?

EveryParent ships an update every 3 months, and Parenting Tools every 3 weeks. Most recently, EveryParent was updated on September 20, 2026 and Parenting Tools on September 27, 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.*