Comparison

Custody Guardian vs PolyCal App

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

Head to head
About

Custody Guardian

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Custody Guardian is a private, offline-first documentation app for parents, guardians, and caregivers managing custody, co-parenting, and family court situations. Built with a fast tap-first design, Custody Guardian helps you record important events clearly and consistently without needing to type long notes every time. Log incidents, custody exchanges, communication issues, expenses, schedule changes, medication history, and court dates — all in one place, on your iPhone. Whether you are preparing for mediation, tracking recurring issues, or simply trying to stay organized, Custody Guardian gives you a structured way to keep accurate records over time. Key Features Incident Log Quickly document problems using pre-built categories and scenarios such as late pickup, no-show, safety concerns, child condition issues, boundary violations, money disputes, and school concerns. Exchange Log Track drop-offs and pickups in just a few taps. Record lateness, no-shows, child condition, and anything important said during the exchange. Communication Log Log calls, in-person discussions, sent messages, received messages, ignored messages, tone, response time, and red flags such as threats, insults, manipulation, or last-minute plan changes. Expense Tracker Track shared child-related expenses, reimbursement requests, receipts, split percentages, payment status, and running balances. Custody Schedule Set up a custody arrangement, view the schedule in calendar form, confirm whether days went as planned, and record deviations from the agreed arrangement. Court Date Tracker Keep court hearings, mediation sessions, filing deadlines, attorney meetings, and reminders organized in one place. Evidence Attachments Attach photos, screenshots, receipts, and related evidence to entries for better record keeping. PDF Export Generate professional PDF reports for incidents, communications, finances, schedule deviations, or full documentation summaries. Privacy First Your data stays on your device by default. No account required. No analytics. No tracking. No cloud sync by default. Optional AI Assistance Some features may optionally use AI writing help if you choose to enable it with your own API key and explicit consent. This is optional and can be turned off at any time. Security Features Supports device-level protection features such as Face ID, Touch ID, and passcode locking. Custody Guardian is designed to help you stay organized, document patterns, and maintain clearer records during difficult co-parenting or custody situations. Important Disclaimer Custody Guardian is a documentation tool only. It does not provide legal advice and is not a substitute for a lawyer, attorney, or other professional advisor. The use or admissibility of documentation may vary depending on your jurisdiction and circumstances.

About

PolyCal App

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PolyCal is a relationship‑first calendar for people who share their life with more than one "inner circle." Instead of guessing where you'll be or who you'll be with, you can map it out clearly, fairly, and lovingly. Plan your nights and quality time • Tap on a day, choose a person, assign a color, and instantly see where you'll be sleeping or who you'll be with that night. • Mark any evening as a date night or special time so it stands out at a glance. • Quickly adjust plans when life changes — drag, edit, or reassign nights in seconds. Built for complex family setups • PolyCal shines when your relationships don't fit in a simple one‑household calendar: • A partner or parent rotating between different homes or cities • Blended or step‑families coordinating time with multiple parents and kids • Someone dating or courting multiple people and wanting to be thoughtful and fair with time • Any situation where you want a clear, honest plan for how you'll share yourself with the people who matter most Color‑coded clarity • Assign each person their own color so your schedule is instantly readable. • See patterns and imbalances right away, then rebalance with just a few taps. • Use colors to represent partners, kids, close friends, or even locations — whatever makes sense for your life. Works with your existing calendars • Add your plans from PolyCal into your preferred phone calendar. • View PolyCal events alongside work, school, or travel so you can schedule around real‑life commitments. • Keep everything in sync so you're not double‑booked or caught off guard. Designed for real‑world flexibility • Life changes. People get sick, trips pop up, kids need extra attention. PolyCal makes it easy to: • Move nights or dates without rebuilding your entire plan • Try different patterns and see what feels fair and sustainable • Keep everyone's time visible, so you can have calmer, clearer conversations PolyCal is for anyone who wants to be more intentional with how they share their time—with one partner or many, one home or several. It gives you a simple, visual way to honor your commitments, nurture every important relationship, and build a happier, more balanced life together.

Screenshots

Custody Guardian4 screens
PolyCal App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PolyCal App at 15.1 against Custody Guardian's 17.6. On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Custody Guardian versus PolyCal App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCustody GuardianPolyCal App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSasa MilatMBS

In-app purchases

None

Custody Guardian

No in-app purchases

None

PolyCal App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Custody Guardian free?
Custody Guardian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PolyCal App free?
PolyCal App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Custody Guardian or PolyCal App have ads?
Neither Custody Guardian nor PolyCal App shows ads.

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