# Co vs Gentler Coparent

The clearest difference is rating: Gentler Coparent at 5.0 against Co's 4.5. Gentler Coparent also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). Co's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Co sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Gentler Coparent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gentler Coparent holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Co has 30 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Co's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gentler Coparent's.

Co ships an update weekly, Gentler Coparent daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Co | Gentler Coparent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/co-parenting-shared-parenting/id1618305857/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentler-coparent/id6742896499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 84 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Happy Parents AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505966405) | [Phillip Holland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658607753) |

## What reviewers say

### Co

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/co-parenting-shared-parenting/id1618305857)

This app facilitates smoother co-parenting by centralizing communication, scheduling, and important child information. It helps reduce stress and misunderstandings through features like a shared calendar, safe chat with AI, and expense tracking.

**Highlights:** Smart shared calendar for schedules and routines, Safe chat with TalkSafe AI, Expense tracking and cost splitting, Centralized info hub for child's key facts, AI scheduling assistant for events, Share access with children and others

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Familjeprenumeration | $6.99 | per month |
| Access to all features | $8.99 | per month |


### Gentler Coparent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentler-coparent/id6742896499)

This app helps co-parents craft neutral, de-escalating replies to difficult messages using AI. It offers stress-free conversation starters, a journal for urgent events, and searchable history to manage communication and focus on children's well-being.

**Highlights:** AI-powered neutral replies, De-escalate high-conflict communication, Stress-free conversation starters, Journal for urgent events, Searchable conversation history, Bookmark key responses

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GCP - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| GCP- Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Co free?

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

### Is Gentler Coparent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Co or Gentler Coparent?

Gentler Coparent is rated higher. Co averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Gentler Coparent averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Co or Gentler Coparent have ads?

Co shows ads; Gentler Coparent does not.

### Which is updated more often, Co or Gentler Coparent?

Co ships an update weekly, and Gentler Coparent daily. Most recently, Co was updated on October 30, 2026 and Gentler Coparent on October 7, 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.*