# SupportPay vs Peaceful CoParenting Messenger

The clearest difference is rating: SupportPay at 5.0 against Peaceful CoParenting Messenger's 4.3. SupportPay also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (77% vs 62%). Peaceful CoParenting Messenger's advantage is ratings volume (415 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Peaceful CoParenting Messenger sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. SupportPay asks for nothing beyond the download.

SupportPay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peaceful CoParenting Messenger has 415 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of SupportPay's written reviews are positive against 62% of Peaceful CoParenting Messenger's.

SupportPay ships an update every 3 weeks, Peaceful CoParenting Messenger every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SupportPay | Peaceful CoParenting Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supportpay-split-expenses/id808332758/reviews)** | [4.3 (415 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peaceful-coparenting-messenger/id1498205091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **415** |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 62.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Smart Family Tech, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/808332761) | [Gemini Communications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498205090) |

## What reviewers say

### SupportPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supportpay-split-expenses/id808332758)

This app helps families manage shared expenses, bills, and payments. It facilitates transparent financial tracking, communication, and conflict resolution among co-parents, caregivers, and other family members. Securely store records for legal or tax purposes.

**Highlights:** Add multiple families, Add unlimited users, Bill pay and payment sending, Receipt scanning for expense entry, Import existing expenses, Conflict resolution tools, Secure payment options, Certified legal records

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🤝 Reduces arguments and stress
- 🏠 Centralizes shared expenses
- 🚀 Credit score boost feature
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for co-parenting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App deleted user info
- 🐛 No record of payments
- 🐛 Cannot see upcoming payments or ex's name
- 🐛 Poor support response
- 💰 Premium subscription needed for recurring payments

**Reported bugs**

- App deleted all user info
- No record of payments
- Cannot see upcoming payments or ex's name
- Recurring payments stopped working
- Lost track of expenses

**Requested features**

- Ability to opt out of data sharing
- Calendar for communicating about upcoming events for children
- Dark mode option
- More intuitive UI for certain users
- Better support for international users


### Peaceful CoParenting Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peaceful-coparenting-messenger/id1498205091)

This app provides tools for co-parents to manage communication, set boundaries, and foster healthier interactions. It offers secure messaging, documentation, and resources for navigating divorce and custody. Premium features help limit message length, frequency, and timing, promoting respectful dialogue focused on children.

**Highlights:** Secure and tamper-proof communication logs, Document and photo sharing, Message sent and seen timestamps, Bad words and kindness filters, Message length and frequency limits, Scheduled message delivery times, Exportable communication history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| 3-Month Subscription Plan | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan with 14-day Trial | $84.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🛡️ Effective boundary-setting tools for high-conflict co-parents
- 💬 Canned/preset message templates for civil communication
- ⏱️ Message frequency and character limits reduce harassment
- 📋 Complete message documentation for legal purposes
- 👥 Supports multiple co-parents without additional fees

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Messages frequently fail to send or receive
- 🔔 Notifications not coming through reliably
- ⏳ Significant app lag and slow performance
- 🔄 Conversation threads disappear and require app restart
- 🔐 Authentication errors prevent account access

**Reported bugs**

- Messages disappear from conversation threads
- Messages fail to send or don't send reliably
- Notifications not delivered to recipients
- Chat window shows blank despite active messages
- Authentication errors blocking account access

**Requested features**

- User-created and editable canned messages via agreement system
- Third-party mediation for message template agreements
- Dark mode option
- Improved WiFi connectivity support
- Better offline functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SupportPay free?

SupportPay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Peaceful CoParenting Messenger free?

Peaceful CoParenting Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SupportPay or Peaceful CoParenting Messenger?

SupportPay is rated higher. SupportPay averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Peaceful CoParenting Messenger averages 4.3 from 415 ratings.

### Do SupportPay or Peaceful CoParenting Messenger have ads?

Neither SupportPay nor Peaceful CoParenting Messenger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SupportPay or Peaceful CoParenting Messenger?

SupportPay ships an update every 3 weeks, and Peaceful CoParenting Messenger every 5 weeks. Most recently, SupportPay was updated on September 20, 2026 and Peaceful CoParenting Messenger on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*