Comparison

Custody Tracking vs ParentBridge

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

Head to head
About

Custody Tracking

This app helps co-parents manage shared custody by tracking visitations, coordinating schedules, and facilitating communication between households. It aims to reduce conflict and misunderstanding by providing a centralized platform for parenting coordination.

Highlights
  • Visitation tracking
  • Schedule coordination
  • Parenting communication
  • Household consistency
  • Conflict reduction
Features
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Shared custody can be difficult because coordinating schedules, communication, and parenting styles between two households often leads to conflict or misunderstanding. It can also be emotionally challenging for both parents and children to adjust to time apart and maintain consistency across different environments. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ParentBridge

Features
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Get organized — even if your co-parent won't. ParentBridge keeps custody schedules, expenses, kids' health and school records, and communication in one calm, organized place. Unlike other co-parenting apps, it works even if your co-parent never installs an app: they stay in the loop by text message or email. WORKS WITHOUT THE OTHER PARENT • Share updates your co-parent receives as a text or email — no app needed on their side • Their email replies land right back in your chat • Delivery is tracked, so you know what reached them CUSTODY CALENDAR • Set your pattern once — alternating weeks, 2-2-3, holidays, school breaks • See whose day it is at a glance; request swaps with a tap • Handoff reminders with the exact exchange time VERIFIED HANDOFFS • Confirm each exchange with a timestamp — add location proof if you choose • Location is captured once, only when you tap, never in the background SHARED EXPENSES • Log expenses with receipt photos and your split ratio • Track reimbursements to settled — with payment confirmation KIDS' HEALTH & SCHOOL • Medications, allergies, providers, appointments, school contacts • Both homes see the same, current information CALMER MESSAGING • Private, encrypted messaging built for co-parenting • Calm View can rephrase a heated incoming message on your request COURT-READY RECORDS • Export expenses, messages, custody history, and verified handoffs as organized documents FREE TO START ParentBridge is free: custody calendar, messaging, expenses, health and school records, and 25 relay updates per month. ParentBridge Premium is an optional auto-renewing subscription ($9.99/month; price may vary by region). It unlocks unlimited relay updates including SMS, calendar sync (iCal), custody schedule templates, Calm View, GPS-verified handoffs, court-formatted exports, and payment confirmation. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms: https://parentbridge.space/terms Privacy: https://parentbridge.space/privacy Support: https://parentbridge.space/support

Screenshots

Custody Tracking3 screens
ParentBridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Custody Tracking at 5.0 against ParentBridge's 1.0. ParentBridge's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Custody Tracking sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ParentBridge sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Custody Tracking holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Custody Tracking versus ParentBridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCustody TrackingParentBridge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIGUEL ANGEL ROMEROSami Mourched

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Custody Tracking

Subscriptions2
  • Custody Tracking Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Custody Tracking Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium Access$4.99
  • Weekley Subscription $5$4.99
  • Yearly Sub $30.00$29.99
1 purchases

ParentBridge

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Custody Tracking free?
Custody Tracking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ParentBridge free?
ParentBridge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Custody Tracking or ParentBridge?
Custody Tracking is rated higher. Custody Tracking averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ParentBridge averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Custody Tracking or ParentBridge have ads?
Custody Tracking shows ads; ParentBridge does not.

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