Foster Friendly vs Ticco
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Foster Friendly
This app connects foster families with businesses offering discounts, faith communities providing support, and local resources like foster closets and events. It aims to make foster families feel seen and valued by fostering community connections.
- Business discounts for foster families
- Faith community support
- Access to foster closets
- Local event listings
- Trauma-aware community resources
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Foster Families— the Foster Friendly App, powered by America’s Kids Belong, connects you to: • Businesses offering discounts as a way of saying thanks for your service. • Faith Communities that care about foster care with you by being trauma aware, offering ongoing support and creating awareness. • Community support specific for you like foster closets, events, and more. Foster families, you are seen and valued! Get connected! For best results, location services must be turned on within your phone. Currently available for the following states: Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, Kansas, South Dakota, Indiana, Utah, Kentucky, Florida, Colorado, California.
Ticco
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TICCO - Your supportive parenting and caregiving coach. TICCO offers supportive guidance to help navigate challenging behavior and emotions - including those who’ve experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment, or other adverse situations. Through friendly, real-time conversations, TICCO provides practical tips and educational insights to help you feel more confident and equipped as you care for children and youth —whether you’re a parent, professional or volunteer working with children, or even a caring neighbor. TICCO is designed to empower you to create more positive interactions and a nurturing environment. Disclaimer: TICCO is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or therapeutic advice. For any serious concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. Use the information provided by TICCO at your own risk.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ticco at every 10 days against Foster Friendly's every 5 weeks. Foster Friendly's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Foster Friendly ships an update every 5 weeks, Ticco every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Foster Friendly | Ticco |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Joshua Friend | Trauma Free World |
In-app purchases
Foster Friendly
No in-app purchases
Ticco
No in-app purchases
