Comparison

Parenting Tools vs Parenting TRICK

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Parenting Tools

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
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Hey there, fellow parent! Welcome to the Parenthood app, your new go-to for everything parenting-related. If you're juggling the joys and challenges of raising children ages 3-12, this app is your sidekick, helping you become the parent you've always wanted to be. Parenthood isn't about giving you a rule book. It's about adding a dash of joy, a pinch of wisdom, and a whole lot of love to your parenting journey. It's the friend you'll wish you had sooner, helping you connect with your kiddos and enjoy the ride. What You'll Find Inside: Troubleshooter: Parenting is full of surprises, right? This feature is your secret weapon. From managing tantrums to nurturing your child's inner child, you'll get straightforward advice to handle all those parenting curveballs. Daily Dose of Insight: As a parent, it's crucial to stay in tune with your inner child. With the 'Question of the Day', you get to explore your parenting style and understand your kiddo better. It's a win-win! Widgets That Inspire: Keep your parenting game strong with daily reminders, tips, and quotes right on your phone. It's like a mini parenting coach, reminding you and your co-parent to embrace every moment. Activity Central: Say goodbye to boredom! Find tons of activities to light up your happy child's face. Whether it's a family bonding session or sibling playtime, there's something for everyone. Conversation Cards: Talking is the key to great parenting. These cards are perfect for starting meaningful conversations with your kids or your co-parent. It's all about staying close and connected. The Journal: Easily make fast journal entries and gain insights into moods, events, and activities. Perfect for tracking your parenting journey and reflecting on your family's daily life. AI Parenting Assistant: Have a question about parenting? Just ask! The AI parenting assistant offers personalized, actionable answers to help you navigate the complexities of parenting with ease. Fun Section: Dive into a world of fun with parenting memes, GIFs, and X posts. It's your go-to for a good laugh and a dose of relatable parenting humor. Parenthood is more than a parenting app; it's a companion that helps parents, co-parents, and children thrive. It's about creating a space where both you and your child can grow together. Parenting isn't a solo journey, and with this app, you're never alone. It's a tool to bring parents and co-parents closer, helping everyone raise a happy child. Whether it's sharing tips, laughs, or those 'aha' moments, it's all here in Parenthood. Ready to Step Up Your Parenting Game? Download Parenthood and join a community that celebrates every aspect of parenting. It's perfect for every parent or co-parent out there looking to make their parenting journey more joyful and less stressful. Jump into the Parenthood app today – because happy children, close families, and joyful parenting moments are what life's all about! If you choose to purchase Parenthood Pro, payment will be charged to your Apple account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. Terms of Service: https://theparenthoodapp.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://theparenthoodapp.com/privacy.html

About

Parenting TRICK

This app offers guidance and resources for parents based on the TRICK method: Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness. Get personalized advice, learn strategies, and find daily activities to help raise successful children.

Highlights
  • Personalized advice from Esther Wojcicki
  • Learn the TRICK method
  • Daily activities and scripts
  • Parenting challenges addressed
  • Goal-oriented personal paths
Features
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Hello and welcome! I’m Esther Wojcicki the creator of Parenting TRICK, a new app that aims to revolutionize the way we approach raising children. Here’s what publications like Inc., Worth, People, Fortune, BBC and CNBC say about me, “The Godmother of Silicon Valley, legendary teacher, and mother of a Super Family shares her tried-and-tested methods for raising happy, healthy, successful children using Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness: TRICK. Esther Wojcicki—“Woj” to her many friends and admirers—is famous for three things: teaching a high school class that has changed the lives of thousands of kids, inspiring Silicon Valley legends like Steve Jobs, and raising three daughters who have each become famously successful. What do these three accomplishments have in common? They’re the result of TRICK, Woj’s secret to raising successful people: Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness.” The TRICK app is designed to guide parents through this process, offering valuable resources, tips, and strategies for implementing the method in their everyday lives. Join me on this journey and discover how you can raise successful and fulfilled individuals with the help of TRICK! When you install the app, you'll get the following: *Ask Esther about your parenting challenges and get advice. She’ll even create a personal path to help you achieve your goals. *Learn all about Esther’s TRICK method at your own pace. *Every path is filled with activities, scripts and tips to help you use the TRICK method daily. Keep an eye out for new features. We’re constantly making updates based on your feedback. Start the journey today to be a better parent, and help set your children up for success in the real world. We utilize the Apple Standard EULA that can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Parenting Tools4 screens
Parenting TRICK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Parenting Tools at none against Parenting TRICK's shown. Parenting Tools also leads on ratings volume (45 vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Parenting TRICK's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Parenting Tools sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Parenting TRICK sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Parenting TRICK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parenting Tools has 45 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Parenting Tools's written reviews are positive against 100% of Parenting TRICK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parenting Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, Parenting TRICK every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Parenting Tools versus Parenting TRICK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParenting ToolsParenting TRICK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (45 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUseful Apps ApSAgentwire, LLC

Customer experience

Parenting Tools

All ratings45 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

Parenting TRICK

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Parenting Tools

Subscriptions5
  • Premium, weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Parenthood Pro3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Premium, monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Parenthood Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium, yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Parenting TRICK

Subscriptions2
  • Parenting TRICK US7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • US7 Days trial$65.991 Year

Questions

Is Parenting Tools free?
Parenting Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parenting TRICK free?
Parenting TRICK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parenting Tools or Parenting TRICK?
Parenting TRICK is rated higher. Parenting Tools averages 4.8 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Parenting TRICK averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Parenting Tools or Parenting TRICK have ads?
Parenting TRICK shows ads; Parenting Tools does not.
Which is updated more often, Parenting Tools or Parenting TRICK?
Parenting Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, and Parenting TRICK every 2 weeks. Most recently, Parenting Tools was updated on September 22, 2026 and Parenting TRICK on September 15, 2026.

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