Comparison

ParentLink Co vs ParentingTime1

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

Head to head
About

ParentLink Co

This app streamlines co-parenting by offering shared custody scheduling, coordinated calendars, secure messaging, and transparent expense tracking. It aims to reduce conflict and keep children at the center of decision-making for separated parents.

Highlights
  • Shared custody scheduling
  • Coordinated calendars
  • Secure messaging
  • Expense tracking
  • Video calls
  • Child profiles
Features
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ParentLink is the all-in-one co-parenting platform designed to reduce conflict and keep your children at the center of every decision. SHARED CUSTODY SCHEDULING Create and manage custody schedules that both parents can see in real time. Handle recurring patterns, request schedule changes with built-in approval workflows, and never miss a handoff again. COORDINATED CALENDARS Track school events, medical appointments, extracurriculars, and more on shared calendars. Set reminders, invite the other parent, and manage recurring events—all without a single awkward text. SECURE MESSAGING Communicate through a dedicated, distraction-free messaging system. Every message is timestamped and stored, giving you a reliable record when you need it. Share files, react to messages, and search your history instantly. TRANSPARENT EXPENSE TRACKING Log shared expenses, request reimbursements, and track payments with built-in categories and approval workflows. Attach receipts and keep a clear financial record for both households. BUILT-IN VIDEO CALLS Stay connected with your children through high-quality video calls with recording and transcription options. No need to juggle separate apps. CHILD-CENTERED PROFILES Maintain detailed profiles for each child—including preferences, medical information, and important contacts—so both parents always have the information they need. WHY PARENTLINK? - Designed by co-parents, for co-parents - Reduces miscommunication and conflict - Everything in one place—no more scattered texts, emails, and spreadsheets - Secure, private, and built on trusted infrastructure - Works on iPhone, iPad, and the web Download ParentLink today and start co-parenting with clarity, not conflict.

About

ParentingTime1

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ParentingTime helps separated and co-parenting families stay organized in one place—so schedules, spending, and communication are easier to manage. CALENDAR & CUSTODY • Shared family calendar for pickups, exchanges, school events, and holidays • Clear visibility for both parents when plans change MONEY & RECEIPTS • Wallet, receipts, and payments together—built for shared households • Track spending and review activity with analytics • AI Insights for patterns, summaries, and helpful suggestions (not financial or legal advice) MESSAGING • Co-parent chat for logistics and updates—kept in context with your family tools FAMILY • Children & family profiles so the right people see the right information • Join or create a family to unlock shared features SAFETY & PEACE OF MIND • Emergency and essential info when you need it fast AI ASSISTANT • Guidance for tone, scheduling questions, and everyday co-parenting tasks—supportive and practical WHY PARENTINGTIME Co-parenting apps should reduce stress—not add another inbox. ParentingTime brings the core pieces (schedule, money, messages, family) into a single, focused experience. Privacy matters: use only the features you need, and share information thoughtfully with your co-parent and family. Questions or feedback? Contact us from the app or your App Store listing. We read every message. AI outputs are informational suggestions and may be inaccurate; verify important decisions independently.

Screenshots

ParentLink Co4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ParentLink Co at 2 against ParentingTime1's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ParentLink Co versus ParentingTime1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParentLink CoParentingTime1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParentLink, Inc.Cole Cobb

In-app purchases

None

ParentLink Co

No in-app purchases

None

ParentingTime1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ParentLink Co free?
ParentLink Co is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ParentingTime1 free?
ParentingTime1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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