# Armstrong vs AppClose

The clearest difference is rating: AppClose at 4.7 against Armstrong's 2.5. AppClose also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (39K vs 42). Armstrong's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppClose sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Armstrong asks for nothing beyond the download.

AppClose holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppClose has 39K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Armstrong's written reviews are positive against 13% of AppClose's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Armstrong ships an update every 15 months, AppClose monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Armstrong | AppClose |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armstrong/id636522134/reviews) | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appclose/id1019290876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | **16.0% of reviews** | 13.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#30** |
| Size | 1 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Armstrong](https://appshunter.io/developer/636522137) | [AppClose, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019290875) |

## What reviewers say

### Armstrong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armstrong/id636522134)

Manage your Armstrong services, including internet, TV, and phone, all in one place. Pay bills, check email, listen to voicemail, and shop for new services. Requires an active Armstrong account.

**Highlights:** View bill summary and make payments, Manage account settings and password, Shop for new services and upgrades, Check email and manage voicemail, View TV channel lineup and service alerts, Troubleshoot and contact support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AppClose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appclose/id1019290876)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This platform simplifies co-parenting by providing tools for organized communication, scheduling, and expense tracking. It offers secure messaging, call recording, and court-trusted documentation to help families stay connected and compliant with legal requirements.

**Highlights:** Secure messaging and call recording, Shared calendars and parenting schedules, Expense tracking and reimbursements, Court-trusted, unalterable records, Parenting time tracker, Secure file storage

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $98.99 | per year |
| 30 Days of Call Recording | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure communication
- 💡 Helpful for co-parenting
- 👍 Customizable schedules
- 👍 Useful for court documentation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calendar issues and bugs
- 🐛 Glitchy app performance
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Lost data and documents
- 🐛 Complicated user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar events not saving properly
- Shared schedules not displaying correctly
- Inability to delete or edit calendar entries
- Notifications not working as expected
- Uploaded documents/photos not loading

**Requested features**

- Improved calendar functionality
- Better syncing between parents
- Group chat feature
- Call recording option
- Integration with other calendars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Armstrong free?

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

### Is AppClose free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Armstrong or AppClose?

AppClose is rated higher. Armstrong averages 2.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while AppClose averages 4.7 from 39K ratings.

### Do Armstrong or AppClose have ads?

Neither Armstrong nor AppClose shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Armstrong or AppClose?

Armstrong ships an update every 15 months, and AppClose monthly. Most recently, Armstrong was updated on October 4, 2026 and AppClose on October 14, 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.*