Comparison

Pick Up vs CoParnt

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

Head to head
About

Pick Up

Features
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Stop arguing in the group chat. Start co-parenting with Pick Up. Pick Up is the co-parenting app for divorced and separated families โ€” custody calendar, secure messaging, and court-admissible records in one calm place, so you can stop screenshotting fights before every custody hearing. WHY PARENTS USE PICK UP โ€ข End drop-off chaos โ€” agreed times, agreed locations, no more parking-lot negotiations โ€ข One shared custody calendar both co-parents can see โ€” no more "you said you'd swap weekends" โ€ข Append-only messages โ€” nothing edited, nothing deleted, court-admissible from day one โ€ข Built around how US custody actually works โ€” parenting plans, visitation schedules, joint custody โ€ข Free for both parents on the basics, with Pro features when you need them WHEN PICK UP HELPS โ€ข Right after separation, when group texts stop being enough โ€ข When your lawyer or attorney says "keep everything in writing" โ€ข When custody hearings or modifications are coming up and you need a clean record โ€ข When drop-offs are the worst part of every week โ€ข When the mental load of remembering every detail falls on you FEATURES Shared custody calendar โ€ข Lock in pickup and drop-off times both parents can see โ€ข Track school breaks, parenting time, and special events โ€ข Add notes ("Lily had a bad day at school, go easy tonight") โ€ข Sync with your iPhone calendar Court-admissible messages โ€ข Append-only โ€” once it's sent, it's on the record โ€ข Timestamped, exportable, and impossible to "edit later" โ€ข Keep messages about the kids, not about the past โ€ข Export a clean PDF for your lawyer in one tap Decisions and child profiles โ€ข Track agreements about school, medical, and activities โ€ข One place for kids' details, allergies, school contacts โ€ข Both parents see the same parenting plan Smart custody-exchange tools โ€ข Quick swap requests with accept/decline โ€ข Predictable, calm transitions โ€ข Less arguing in front of the kids Built by parents who've been there โ€ข Plain English, no legal jargon โ€ข Designed around how US custody actually works โ€ข We don't sell your data, ever โ€ข Built for the way US co-parenting actually works WHAT PARENTS SAY "This app is amazing. Love how we can share calendars and request swapping days. Has made co-parenting so much easier." โ€” Verified parent, App Store PRICING Pick Up is free to use for the basics. Pick Up Pro unlocks messaging, expense tracking, and advanced scheduling โ€” available as Monthly, Annual, or Lifetime, with a free trial. ABOUT US Pick Up is built by H3llo H3llo Ltd, a small team with first-hand experience of co-parenting through separation. We're not VC-backed, we're not selling your data, and we're not another corporate platform. LEGAL Auto-renewable subscriptions renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in your App Store account settings. Terms (EULA): https://coparentpickup.co.uk/terms Privacy Policy: https://coparentpickup.co.uk/privacy

About

CoParnt

Features
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CoParnt is the co-parenting app built around one idea: every change goes through both parents. Shared calendars are fine for keeping track โ€” but when plans change, a calendar entry doesn't tell the whole story. CoParnt adds an approval layer so neither parent is caught off guard. Request a schedule swap, explain why, and let your co-parent accept or decline. Everyone sees the same thing. No crossed wires. WHAT YOU CAN DO Shared Calendar See the full picture: which child is where, which parent has them tonight, and what's coming up this week. Add school events, appointments, sports, and activities โ€” linked to the children they involve, so nothing gets lost in a general family calendar. Handovers Log your regular custody schedule as recurring handovers, then add one-off changes on top. Each handover stores the time, location, and coordinates โ€” so getting directions to the drop-off spot is one tap away. Requests & Approvals Need to swap a drop-off time? Ask your co-parent โ€” with a reason, and a clear view of what's changing. They approve or decline. No ambiguity, no "I never agreed to that." Reminder Requests Ask your co-parent to handle something for the kids โ€” buy school shoes, pack the swim kit, return the library books. Reminders can recur on a schedule and track completion, so nothing falls through the cracks. Tonight at a Glance Open the app and immediately see which parent has the children tonight, any handovers for the day, and any requests waiting on your attention. Push Notifications Get notified when a new request comes in, and receive a morning summary of anything that still needs a response. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.coparnt.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Pick Up4 screens
CoParnt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CoParnt at every 8 days against Pick Up's every 3 weeks. Pick Up's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Pick Up sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and CoParnt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pick Up ships an update every 3 weeks, CoParnt every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Pick Up versus CoParnt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPick UpCoParnt
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size46 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperH3llo H3llo LtdAlex Goodsell

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pick Up

Subscriptions2
  • Pick Up Pro Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Pick Up Pro Annual Plan$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pick Up Pro Lifetime$79.99
1 purchases

CoParnt

Subscriptions1
  • CoParnt Standard1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Pick Up free?
Pick Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoParnt free?
CoParnt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pick Up or CoParnt have ads?
Neither Pick Up nor CoParnt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pick Up or CoParnt?
Pick Up ships an update every 3 weeks, and CoParnt every 8 days. Most recently, Pick Up was updated on October 28, 2026 and CoParnt on October 25, 2026.

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