Comparison

CoParent Journal vs Custody Folio

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

Head to head
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

About

Custody Folio

Features
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Your record. In your hands. Custody Folio helps you keep custody notes, dates, files, and parenting plan records together. Write in your own words, keep supporting originals, and choose what to share. You do not need AI to organize your records or prepare for a conversation. KEEP THE DETAILS TOGETHER • Add dated notes, photos, supporting files, and original audio recordings. • Track parenting time, exchanges, virtual contact, expenses, and support payments. • Review events in a timeline and calendar. • Create focused PDF reports and exports using the records and dates you choose. PREPARE FOR YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION • Build a personal meeting brief with your questions and selected record references. • Download your worksheet to keep a private copy. • Find state directories and resources for parents and families, including mental health support information. WORK WITH YOUR INVITED ATTORNEY • Give an invited attorney read only access to a selected case and revoke future access when you choose. • Optionally enable requests and messages for that connection. • Reply to a request with selected saved records and keep the conversation together. • See which conversation version the invited attorney marked reviewed. This is not verification of the underlying facts. • Attorney conversations stay separate from court reports. YOU STAY IN CONTROL • Protect app access with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. • Review your records and supporting originals before sharing them. • Keep personal meeting and support worksheets separate from your case and attorney access. Custody Folio is for adults organizing their own records. It does not provide legal advice, mental health treatment, or emergency services. It is not a law firm, does not establish an attorney client relationship, and does not guarantee any court outcome or acceptance of a report. It is not a coparent messaging service. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://custodyfolio.com/privacy

Screenshots

CoParent Journal4 screens
Custody Folio3 screens

Verdict

The call

CoParent Journal and Custody Folio 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 Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. CoParent Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Custody Folio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CoParent Journal versus Custody Folio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoParent JournalCustody Folio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPURE INSIGHT TECHNOLOGY LTDSlantwire Studios, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CoParent Journal

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

Custody Folio

Subscriptions2
  • Custody Folio Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Custody Folio Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

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

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