Comparison

Custody Journal vs CoParent Journal

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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 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). - Child mood tracking with nine subtle mood options. - 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, formatted the way family courts expect. - 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 save, 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 Everything stays on your device. No analytics. No tracking. No third-party SDKs. Location, camera, and photo access are used only when you explicitly take an action that needs them. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS 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

About

CoParent Journal

Features
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CoParent Journal helps one parent keep private, factual co-parenting records without requiring the other parent to join. Use it to plan custody schedules, log exchanges, track shared child expenses, save receipts and documents, write factual journal notes, and export organized PDF or CSV records when you need to review or share them. Free plan: - One active child - Limited records - Report preview CoParent Journal Pro unlocks: - Unlimited records - Receipt and document attachments - Full PDF report export - CSV export The app is an independent recordkeeping tool. It is not legal advice, not a law firm, not affiliated with any court or government agency, and does not submit documents for you. Review exported records before sharing. Privacy: your child names, notes, locations, receipts, and attachments are stored locally on your device unless you choose to export or share them. Terms of Use: https://coparentjournal-production.admin-ffc.workers.dev/terms

Screenshots

Custody Journal4 screens
CoParent Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Custody Journal and CoParent Journal are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CoParent Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Custody Journal versus CoParent Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCustody JournalCoParent Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer慧慧 高PURE INSIGHT TECHNOLOGY LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Custody Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Custody Journal Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Custody Journal Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

CoParent Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Custody Journal free?
Custody Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoParent Journal free?
CoParent Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Custody Journal or CoParent Journal have ads?
Neither Custody Journal nor CoParent Journal shows ads.

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