BeNice vs CoPlanning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BeNice
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Calm communication with your ex. A clear custody schedule. Shared expenses without arguments. BeNice is the co-parenting app for separated and divorced parents in the Netherlands and Belgium, so WhatsApp is for friends and family again. WHY PARENTS CHOOSE BENICE - Protection on both sides: the Feedback Coach helps you write calmly, the Filter keeps emotions, blame and insults from your ex-partner out of your inbox. - Works even if the other parent does not join: with Solo mode your ex receives your messages by email, while you use BeNice with the Filter. - For every kind of parenting after divorce: co-parenting, parallel parenting, solo parenting or a blended family. - A Dutch company focused on privacy and safety: we cannot read your messages, we do not sell your data, and we work under the GDPR. SOUND FAMILIAR? - A message from the other parent hits hard and your evening is ruined. - You sometimes reply more sharply than you want to, and regret it later. - You lose track of handovers, appointments and belongings. - You no longer know who paid what for the children. - The other parent refuses to use any app at all. That is why BeNice exists: calm coordination and a clear plan for separated parents. CALM COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR EX - The Feedback Coach reads along before you send and helps you make a message calmer and clearer. - The Filter protects you as the receiver: blame and harsh words are removed, the facts remain. - The Cooldown protects you both against flooding, nagging or repetition. - So contact with your ex-partner stays short and businesslike, even in a high-conflict divorce. CUSTODY SCHEDULE AND SHARED CALENDAR - The custody schedule shows in color where the children are: weekly, every other week or any rhythm that fits your parenting arrangement or care plan. - School holidays and public holidays for the Netherlands and Belgium are imported automatically, with a preferred parent per date, so you see at once what needs arranging. - Want to swap days or change the schedule? Send a swap request with where, what time and who drops off and picks up. Once accepted, it is in the shared calendar right away. EXPENSES: WHO PAYS WHAT - Scan a receipt, Expenses fills in the details and applies your split. - You see who paid what and what still needs settling. Share the costs of the children without discussion. SOLO MODE - You use BeNice, the other parent receives and answers your messages by email. - The Filter and the Feedback Coach keep working for you. BENICE COACH - Always available for a quick check-in about your child, your ex-partner or a difficult moment. - Focused on separation, parenting after divorce and blended families. AND MORE - Shared information: clothing sizes, addresses, phone numbers and documents in one place. - A shared photo album, so you stay involved when the children are with the other parent. - A first draft of your parenting plan (ouderschapsplan), which you finalize with a mediator or lawyer. DUTCH, ENGLISH AND FRENCH BeNice is made in the Netherlands and available in Dutch, English and French, with Dutch and Belgian holidays built in. WITH YOUR MEDIATOR OR LAWYER Working with a mediator, family lawyer or other professional? Invite them yourself, or accept the invitation from your professional (BeNice for Professionals). They can only follow along if you both agree. WHO IT IS FOR BeNice is the co-parenting app for the parent who wants to do this well, for parents who want to do it together, and for the parent who needs to protect themselves. For co-parenting, shared parenting, parallel parenting and solo parenting. PRIVACY We work under the GDPR and process your data in Europe wherever possible. Nobody at BeNice can read your messages. TRY 7 DAYS FREE Try BeNice free for seven days, no payment details needed. After that, one subscription per family circle, for both parents and the children together. QUESTIONS? We are happy to help. Email us at support@benice.family.
CoPlanning
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**Automate Your Indiana Parenting Time Schedule - With Complete Privacy** CoPlanning is a parenting time management app built specifically for Indiana co-parents. Automatically generate accurate, compliant custody schedules while maintaining complete control over your family's data โ no accounts, no servers, no tracking. --- ### **KEY FEATURES** * **Automatic Schedule Generation:** Instantly create parenting time schedules based on Indiana's official Parenting Time Guidelines, including alternating weekends, midweek visits, and age-specific rules. * **Color-Coded Calendar:** View your schedule with green (custodial) and blue (non-custodial) color coding for fast recognition. * **Holiday Management:** Add custom holidays and assign parents automatically, supporting recurring holidays and overrides. * **School Break Integration:** Add school calendars with flexible parent assignments that override normal schedules. * **Manual Overrides:** Easily adjust any schedule entry, add notes, modify times, or delete entries as needed. * **Complete Data Privacy:** All data is stored locally โ no cloud, servers, or external databases. --- ### **INDIANA GUIDELINES COMPLIANCE** * Alternating weekends (Friday 6:00 PM โ Sunday 6:00 PM) * One midweek visit per week (e.g., Tuesday 4:00 PM โ 8:00 PM) * Extended Friday start for non-custodial weekends * Alternating holiday assignments * Age-based scheduling patterns --- ### **TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS** * Built with React Native + Expo for optimized performance * TypeScript-based for reliability and safety * Local-only data storage (no internet required) * Compatible with iOS 13.0 and later --- ### **PRIVACY & SECURITY** * 100% offline functionality * Zero external data transmission * No accounts, ads, or analytics * Complete local data control * Simple export and reset options --- ### **PERFECT FOR** * Co-parents managing Indiana custody schedules * Family law attorneys and mediators * Parents seeking automated and compliant scheduling * Families prioritizing data privacy and offline control --- ### **HOW TO GET STARTED** 1. Enter parent and child info 2. Add holidays or school breaks 3. Generate your initial schedule based on Indiana guidelines 4. Make manual edits as needed 5. View your complete color-coded calendar --- Download **CoPlanning** today โ simplify co-parenting with automated, private, and court-compliant Indiana parenting time scheduling. --- **Legal Disclaimer:** This app is a scheduling assistant and does not replace legal advice. Please consult a family law attorney for specific legal guidance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoPlanning at none against BeNice's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. BeNice sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CoPlanning asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BeNice | CoPlanning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BeNice.family | Lonnie Terry |
In-app purchases
BeNice
- 1 Family Circle Monthly$9.991 Month
- 1 Family Circle yearly$89.001 Year
- 2 Family Circle, yearly$179.991 Year
CoPlanning
No in-app purchases









