# MyEssency vs CoreParent

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyEssency at none against CoreParent's 5. MyEssency also leads on ratings volume (310 vs 2). CoreParent's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoreParent sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MyEssency asks for nothing beyond the download.

CoreParent holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyEssency has 310 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyEssency ships an update every 2 months, CoreParent every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyEssency | CoreParent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (310 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myessency/id1550272239/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coreparent-co-parenting-app/id6761878509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **310** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Essency - GT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550272241) | [CoParentCo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891909750) |

## What reviewers say

### MyEssency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myessency/id1550272239)

Remotely manage your Essency water heater from anywhere. Monitor status, adjust temperature, check hot water availability, and activate special modes like Boost or Vacation. Access help resources and view alarm information.

**Highlights:** Status monitoring, Hot water quantity check, Heating mode adjustment, Temporary function activation, Alarm information, Online help access

**In-app purchases:** none


### CoreParent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coreparent-co-parenting-app/id6761878509)

This app helps separated families organize co-parenting essentials. Create a parenting plan, manage shared expenses, and maintain a custody calendar. It offers tools for communication and documentation, available in English and Spanish.

**Highlights:** Court-ready parenting plan builder, Child support calculator (all 50 states), Shared custody calendar, Expense tracking and settlement, Co-parent messaging with tone check, Private journal and secure document vault, Bilingual (English/Spanish) support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| CoreParent Pro (Quarterly) | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $129.00 | per year |
| Family Plan - Yearly | $199.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyEssency free?

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

### Is CoreParent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyEssency or CoreParent?

CoreParent is rated higher. MyEssency averages 4.7 out of 5 from 310 ratings, while CoreParent averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MyEssency or CoreParent have ads?

Neither MyEssency nor CoreParent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyEssency or CoreParent?

MyEssency ships an update every 2 months, and CoreParent every 2 weeks. Most recently, MyEssency was updated on October 29, 2026 and CoreParent on October 23, 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.*