Custody Journal vs Reminder Goblin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Custody Journal
This app helps single parents document custody exchanges, track child wellbeing, archive communications, and manage expenses. It generates a court-ready PDF evidence package, all while keeping your data private and on your device.
- Custody exchange logging
- Child wellbeing tracking
- Communication archiving
- Expense tracking
- Court-ready PDF generation
- Private, on-device data storage
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Custody Journal is a single-parent custody evidence journal. Document custody exchanges, log your child's wellbeing after every visit, archive communications with the other parent, track child-related expenses, and generate a court-ready PDF evidence package. WORKS WITHOUT YOUR EX Unlike most co-parenting apps, Custody Journal does not require the other parent to install anything. This is your private documentation tool. No account, no developer cloud, no invites. CORE FEATURES (FREE) - Custody exchange logging: drop-off or pick-up, scheduled and actual time, status (on time, late, no-show, cancelled, rescheduled, denied), location, and notes. - Exchange list and monthly calendar with color-coded status. - Parenting time calculator that estimates your overnight share each month. - Configurable exchange reminder notifications (30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours before). - Up to 3 wellbeing entries per child, with mood, observations, and exact quotes. Existing entries remain viewable and editable. - Free Preview PDF with exchanges and parenting-time estimates. - Basic exchange summary for the last 6 months, including on-time, late, and no-show counts. - Face ID and Touch ID app lock with immediate lock on backgrounding. - Up to 20 exchanges per calendar month on the free plan. - One child profile on the free plan. CUSTODY JOURNAL PRO Pro unlocks the features that turn your records into evidence: - Child Wellbeing Journal. Log mood, behavior, health, sleep, appetite, and your child's own words after every visit, with severity flags for routine, concern, or urgent observations. - Child's Own Words. A dedicated field for exact quotes plus a separate context field, kept separate from your observations in the report. - Communication Archive. Structured log of texts, emails, calls, voicemails, and in-person conversations with the other parent, including whether they responded. - Expense Tracker. Categorized child-related expenses with receipt photos and reimbursement tracking. - Advanced Evidence Insights. Compare custom time ranges, review every exchange outcome, and analyze communication response patterns. - Court-Ready PDF Evidence Package. A ten-section report including an executive summary, exchange log, violations table, parenting time calculation, wellbeing entries, Child's Own Words section, communication log, expenses, and a photo appendix. - GPS verification on exchanges (requested only when you enable it, never in the background). - Home Screen widget showing your next exchange countdown and this month's statistics. - CSV export of every record type. - Unlimited children and unlimited exchanges per month. PRIVACY IS THE PRODUCT Records are stored locally and are not uploaded to developer servers. No analytics or tracking. Optional GPS is requested when you enable it; photo attachments use the system picker. You choose what to export or share. Device backups follow your Apple settings. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Wellbeing entries allowed by the free limit can include photos. Free plan includes 1 child, up to 20 exchanges per month, basic notes (no photos), calendar view, parenting time calculator, and a basic 6-month exchange summary. Custody Journal Pro unlocks the full feature set above. Pricing: Monthly 3.99 USD, Annual 29.99 USD. The Annual plan includes a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers; the Monthly plan is charged immediately. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically within 24 hours before each period ends unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior. You can manage or cancel in Settings, Apple ID, Subscriptions. IMPORTANT Custody Journal is a personal documentation tool. It does not provide legal advice, representation, or custody evaluations. Consult a licensed family law attorney for legal guidance. Privacy Policy: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/custodylog/privacy Terms of Service: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/custodylog/terms
Reminder Goblin
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Meet The Goblin. Not a productivity coach. Not a motivational speaker. Definitely not a wellness app. The Goblin is an AI accountability gremlin that lives in your phone and refuses to let your goals quietly rot. Create goals. Get progressively more unhinged reminders. Submit proof. Earn your peace. Unlike traditional habit trackers, completing a task isn't just tapping a checkbox. The Goblin demands receipts. Features: • AI-generated reminders with actual personality • Proof-based habit completion • Escalating reminder ladders • Streak tracking • Local-first design • Bring your own OpenAI API key • Dynamic Island support • Funny instead of preachy Perfect for: • ADHD brains • Language learning • Gym • Music practice • Studying • Daily habits • Anyone who keeps saying "I'll do it later" Perfection is banned. Receipts are required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reminder Goblin at none against Custody Journal's 2. Custody Journal's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Custody Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Reminder Goblin asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Custody Journal | Reminder Goblin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 慧慧 高 | Kyryl Skobylko |
In-app purchases
Custody Journal
- Custody Journal Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Custody Journal Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Reminder Goblin
No in-app purchases
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