Comparison

ParentLink Co vs just parent

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

just parent

Features
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just parent is a coordination app for separated and divorced parents who share custody. It gives both parents one shared, organized space — so the day-to-day of raising kids across two households stays clear, documented, and low-conflict. • Shared custody calendar — see who has the kids when, request changes, and keep both parents in sync. • Structured messaging — communicate in one place, with a record you can rely on. • Calm Assist — an optional tone check that helps keep messages constructive before you send. • Expenses — log shared costs, split them, and track approvals and payments. • Our Agreement — set your custody schedule, holiday plans, and expense rules together. • Journal, contacts, photos, and documents — keep the details that matter in one place. just parent works best when both parents join the same household. Invite your co-parent, and everything you set up stays in sync between you. Subscription: a paid plan unlocks premium features. Billed annually through your Apple ID after any free trial. Cancel anytime in App Store settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.justparent.io/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://app.justparent.io/legal/privacy

Screenshots

ParentLink Co4 screens
just parent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ParentLink Co at none against just parent's 1. ParentLink Co also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support 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. just parent sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $119.99 per year. ParentLink Co asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ParentLink Co ships an update every 2 days, just parent every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ParentLink Co versus just parent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParentLink Cojust parent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParentLink, Inc.Just Parent Inc.

In-app purchases

None

ParentLink Co

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

just parent

Subscriptions1
  • Just Parent Membership14 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is ParentLink Co free?
ParentLink Co is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is just parent free?
just parent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ParentLink Co or just parent have ads?
Neither ParentLink Co nor just parent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ParentLink Co or just parent?
ParentLink Co ships an update every 2 days, and just parent every 3 weeks. Most recently, ParentLink Co was updated on November 8, 2026 and just parent on October 31, 2026.

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