Comparison

Co vs SplitParent

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

Head to head
About

Co

This app helps separated parents manage child custody arrangements and finances. It features tools for secure money transfers, shared calendars, private journaling, and accountable messaging. The app aims to reduce conflict and provide clear records for legal purposes.

Highlights
  • Secure money transfers via Stripe
  • Shared custody calendar with approval tracking
  • Private journal for co-parenting events
  • Accountable messaging with non-editable records
  • Support for blended families
  • Exportable communication logs for court
Features
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Co-Parenting Plus is the calm, organised way for separated parents to raise their children together. Everything about the kids lives in one place: the custody schedule, shared expenses, messages, school and health updates, and a clear record of what was agreed. Built in Australia by a mum of four, for families who want less conflict and more clarity. ONE SUBSCRIPTION COVERS BOTH PARENTS When one parent subscribes, their co-parent gets the paid features free. Invite your co-parent with a link they just tap to connect. SHARED CALENDAR AND CUSTODY SCHEDULE - Set up your custody schedule once and see whose week it is at a glance - Propose changes and swaps; the other parent approves or declines, and every decision is recorded - Add school events, appointments, activities and handovers - Sync to your phone's own calendar MONEY WITHOUT THE ARGUMENTS - Request and send money for shared costs, with receipts attached - Set up regular payments such as child support - Every request, payment and refusal is recorded automatically - Monthly reports of who paid what MESSAGES THAT STAY ON THE RECORD - Messages between co-parents can't be deleted or edited - Helpful prompts if a message might come across the wrong way - Built-in video calls YOUR CHILD'S WEEK - Homework and assignments, routines, chores and what to pack for each house - Share school reports, awards, health and milestone updates - Medications and reminders so nothing is missed between homes PRIVATE JOURNAL Keep your own private notes about handovers, incidents and good moments, with the date and time recorded. EXPORT YOUR RECORDS Export messages, calendar, money and journal records as clear PDFs to share with your lawyer, mediator or family law practitioner. SUPPORT PEOPLE AND PRACTITIONERS Invite step-parents, grandparents or carers with limited access, and give practitioners such as mediators or family consultants a view of the records they need. Co-Parenting Plus is free to download. Paid features are available by monthly or yearly subscription, and one subscription covers both parents. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your App Store account settings. Questions or feedback: support@coparentingplus.com.au Privacy Policy https://coparentingplus.com/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions https://coparentingplus.com/terms-of-service

About

SplitParent

Features
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Co-parenting, made simpler. SplitParent brings schedules, communication, expenses, agreements and important child information together in one organised place. Start with free basic co-parenting tools, with affordable monthly subscriptions available for additional features.** Both parents can use the core co-parenting features without both needing to subscribe. Whether you're managing two households, school activities, appointments, handovers or shared costs, SplitParent helps you stay organised and know what's happening without relying on endless texts and scattered information. Keep co-parenting organised - Shared parenting calendar and custody schedules - See who's caring for the children and what's coming up - Keep important events and activities in one place - Secure in-app co-parent messaging - Keep a clear record of important conversations - Track shared expenses and who owes what - Upload proof and payment information to expenses - Set up recurring expenses for ongoing costs - Create and manage parenting agreements - Keep child profiles, notes, documents and important details together - Generate reports and records when you need them One place for the details that matter Keep important information about your children organised and accessible. Store profiles, documents, notes and other details without having to search through messages, photos or different apps. Less back-and-forth Keep conversations and shared information in SplitParent instead of trying to remember what was said, when something was agreed or who was supposed to pay. Know who owes what Record shared expenses, see who paid, track outstanding amounts and keep payment information together. Recurring expenses make it easier to manage costs that happen regularly. Keep agreements organised Create and keep parenting agreements in one place so both parents can easily refer back to the arrangements that matter. Free to get started, affordable to upgrade Start with SplitParent's free basic co-parenting tools and choose a Plus or Premium monthly subscription if you need additional features. You can decide whether an upgrade suits your family's needs. Both parents can use the core co-parenting features without each needing a paid subscription. Built for real-life co-parenting Co-parenting comes with changing schedules, school events, appointments, expenses and plenty of moving parts. SplitParent helps bring it all together so you can spend less time sorting through information and more time focused on your children. Two homes. One team. Subscriptions: SplitParent offers optional auto-renewable monthly subscriptions, Plus and Premium, that provide access to additional features. - Subscription length: Monthly - Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://splitparent.app/privacy

Screenshots

Co4 screens
SplitParent4 screens

Verdict

The call

Co and SplitParent are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Co sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SplitParent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Co ships an update every 2 weeks, SplitParent every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Co versus SplitParent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoSplitParent
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews91.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size79 MB47 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWillcox Real Estate Pty LtdCaitlin Bonfitto

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Co

Subscriptions2
  • Medium3 Months trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium3 Months trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

SplitParent

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Co free?
Co is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SplitParent free?
SplitParent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Co or SplitParent have ads?
Neither Co nor SplitParent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Co or SplitParent?
Co ships an update every 2 weeks, and SplitParent every 9 days. Most recently, Co was updated on October 21, 2026 and SplitParent on October 19, 2026.

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