Co·oParent vs ParentShift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Co·oParent
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Co·oParent is the all-in-one communication platform built for separated and divorced parents who want to keep things civil, organized, and documented. SECURE MESSAGING Send text messages, photos, and documents to your co-parent through a dedicated, private channel. Every conversation is stored and time-stamped so nothing gets lost or disputed. SHARED CUSTODY CALENDAR View and manage your custody schedule in one place. Both parents see the same calendar, reducing confusion about pickups, drop-offs, and special events. COURT-READY EXPORTS Need documentation for legal proceedings? Export your complete message history as a professionally formatted PDF. Every export includes SHA-256 hash verification, so its authenticity can be independently confirmed. BUILT FOR ACCOUNTABILITY Co·oParent is designed to encourage respectful, on-topic communication between co-parents. Keep the focus on your children, not conflict. KEY FEATURES - Private, encrypted messaging with photo and document attachments - Shared custody calendar visible to both parents - Court-ready PDF exports with tamper-proof hash verification - Sign in with Apple for quick, secure account creation - Push notifications so you never miss a message SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Co·oParent Pro unlocks the full experience: - Monthly: $5.99/month - Yearly: $29.99/year (save over 50%) - Court Packet Export: $9.99 one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Privacy Policy: https://cooparent.work/privacy Terms of Use: https://cooparent.work/terms
ParentShift
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ParentShift is the calm way for separated and divorced parents to run life across two homes: the custody calendar, shared expenses, and your kids' moments, with one subscription that covers both parents. No per-parent fees. No courtroom vibes. Just the logistics, handled. A CUSTODY CALENDAR YOU BOTH TRUST Set up your parenting time in minutes: week on week off, every other weekend, 50/50, or your own pattern. Any change to the other parent's days needs their tap to confirm, so the schedule is never a surprise. Need to swap days? Ask with one tap; nothing moves until you both agree. Exports to Apple and Google Calendar. SHARED EXPENSES THAT SETTLE FAIRLY Snap a receipt and the details fill themselves. Track kid costs, split them 50/50 or any way you agree, and settle with a handshake: one parent marks it paid back, the other confirms it arrived. No more "we're even" arguments. SMOOTH PICKUPS AND DROPOFFS Notes that travel with the kids: mood, sleep, anything flagged for the receiving parent. Plus a live list of what's at each house (the inhaler, the cleats, the library book) so nothing gets stranded at the wrong home. YOUR KIDS' MOMENTS, KEPT A private, encrypted photo timeline for each kid: lost teeth, first goals, small Tuesdays. Every month, ParentShift turns it into a recap story for both of you. Proof that apart doesn't mean falling apart. AN ENCRYPTED KID INFO BANK Medical notes, school details, emergency contacts, sizes. Encrypted on your device before upload, readable only in the app. WORKS EVEN IF YOUR CO-PARENT WON'T JOIN Everything works solo from day one. Invite your co-parent whenever they're ready; joining is free for them. ONE PRICE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY One subscription covers both parents and all your kids. Because co-parenting is a two-person job, charging each parent separately never made sense to us. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads, no tracking, no data selling. Export everything or delete your account any time. ParentShift is built for amicable co-parenting and everyday two-home logistics. If you need court-admissible records for active litigation, a documentation-focused tool will fit better. Privacy Policy: https://parentshift.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://parentshift.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ParentShift at every 9 days against Co·oParent's every 3 weeks. Co·oParent'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 · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Co·oParent sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and ParentShift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Co·oParent ships an update every 3 weeks, ParentShift every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Co·oParent | ParentShift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RICHARD ROYAL HOOPES | 3Tech L.L.C-FZ |
In-app purchases
Co·oParent
- Cooparent Pro – Monthly$5.991 Month
- Cooparent Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year
- Court Packet Export$9.99
ParentShift
- ParentShift Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year









