Comparison

Clearly vs CustodyComms

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

Head to head
About

Clearly

This app provides a structured communication system designed to improve co-parenting conversations. It organizes messages into topics, highlights key concerns, and reframes discussions to reduce conflict and facilitate decision-making.

Highlights
  • Structured communication system
  • Organized messages by topic
  • Highlights what matters to both sides
  • Reframes conversations to reduce escalation
  • Facilitates decision-making and tracking
Features
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The world's most advanced co-parenting app. There's one thing you'll always agree on: you both love your kids. Clearly takes on the hard parts of co-parenting, so you can both focus on them. Thoughtful AI keeps every exchange calm and kind. Gentle prompts help stalled conversations find their way forward. And when you agree, Clearly puts it in writing, so it's settled, for both of you. CALM, BEFORE YOU SEND Say what you mean, without the heat. Clearly reads the tone of every post before your co-parent sees it, and when a message could land hard, it offers calmer words, ready to use as they are or make your own. It never takes sides. It just helps you be heard. FROM BACK-AND-FORTH TO DONE Ask a quick question and get a one-tap answer. Share an update with a simple OK. And when the two of you agree, Clearly writes it up in plain words you each accept. No more "that's not what we said." NEVER STUCK FOR LONG Some conversations stall. Some go in circles. Clearly notices, and shows you where things stand: what's settled, what's still open, and a friendly next step. When you genuinely see it differently, it suggests a fair middle ground. And a quiet topic doesn't hang over you forever: a gentle countdown lets you know before it closes. EVERYTHING, ON THE RECORD Every topic, every agreement, every exchange, dated and kept exactly as written. Photos stay with the conversation. Ask Clearly in plain words, like "What did we decide about bedtime?", and get the answer in seconds. Export it all as a PDF, anytime. ONE CALENDAR. BOTH HOMES. Your custody schedule, holidays and summer, together at last. Request a swap in a tap. Add events for both of you, or bring it all into the calendar app you already use. SHARED COSTS, WITHOUT THE AWKWARD Snap the receipt, and Clearly splits it the way your plan says. See who owes what at a glance, pay with Venmo, Cash App or PayPal, and mark it done. THE BASICS, ALWAYS AT HAND Your parenting plan, the kids' details and the contacts that matter, shared with your co-parent and always up to date. SEE IT FOR YOURSELF Explore the full demo, no account needed. Then start your 14-day free trial. One subscription covers you and your co-parent: $24.99 a month or $249 a year. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Clearly is a communication and organizing tool. It isn't legal advice, and its records aren't official legal documents. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://getclearly.app/privacy

About

CustodyComms

Securely view AI-analyzed co-parenting communications and evidence on your iPhone. Organize message threads, track keywords, and prepare for court with end-to-end encryption and robust security features.

Highlights
  • AI-analyzed message threads
  • Message timeline with keyword tracking
  • Secure evidence sharing
  • End-to-end encryption
  • PIN and Face ID app lock
  • Multi-factor authentication
Features
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CustodyComms is a secure companion app for viewing custody communication analysis on your iPhone. Receive matters pushed from the CustodyComms desktop app or shared by your attorney. View AI-analyzed message threads, flagged incidents, keyword trends, and activity timelines — all protected with end-to-end encryption. Key Features: - View custody communication analysis with AI-detected incidents - Message timeline with keyword tracking and escalation scoring - Securely share evidence exports with attorneys - End-to-end encrypted — your data is decrypted only on your device - App lock with PIN and Face ID protection - MFA - Authenticator CustodyComms helps parents and family law attorneys organize and review co-parenting communications for court preparation. Download the desktop app at custodycomms.com to get started.

Screenshots

Clearly4 screens
CustodyComms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CustodyComms at none against Clearly's 2. Clearly's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Clearly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. CustodyComms asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Clearly against 5.0 for CustodyComms. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clearly ships an update every 3 days, CustodyComms every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Clearly versus CustodyComms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearlyCustodyComms
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB29 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTodd BracherCustodyComms, Inc.

Customer experience

Clearly

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CustodyComms

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Clearly

Subscriptions2
  • Clearly Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Clearly Annual$290.001 Year
None

CustodyComms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clearly free?
Clearly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CustodyComms free?
CustodyComms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clearly or CustodyComms?
Clearly and CustodyComms are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Clearly or CustodyComms have ads?
Neither Clearly nor CustodyComms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clearly or CustodyComms?
Clearly ships an update every 3 days, and CustodyComms every 2 weeks. Most recently, Clearly was updated on October 14, 2026 and CustodyComms on October 17, 2026.

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