CoFam: for the schedule, handoffs and shared costs

If your conversations already happen somewhere that works for both parents, CoFam keeps the practical details together: the repeating schedule, the next handoff, receipts and expense splits. One subscription covers the family within its member limit. It is preparing to launch on iPhone and iPad. It does not include parent messaging, calls or money transfers. Use the free planner now to try your dates, or see CoFam vs TalkingParents for features and two-parent costs.

2houses: for one family bill with messaging

2houses combines a shared calendar, expense tracking, messages and a family journal. Its published US price is $169.99 per year for the family, paid annually. Either parent can pay without gaining extra account rights. This is an option to examine if you want messages and planning together but prefer one family subscription. Check which records you need to keep and how you would retrieve them. 2houses features and pricing.

OurFamilyWizard: for working with a professional

OurFamilyWizard lets you give legal or mental health professionals access to account activity and records. It also offers calendars, messages, expense tools and calls. Each parent needs a subscription; calling allowances and record options depend on the plan. If your mediator or counselor is part of your regular workflow, ask what they need to view or download before choosing a plan. OurFamilyWizard plans and professional access.

AppClose: for requests when the other parent has not joined

AppClose Solo lets you send an event, expense or pickup request to someone outside the app through a link. The recipient can respond without being a connected co-parent in your account. The wider app includes messaging, schedules, reimbursement requests and payments. That makes it worth testing when getting both parents to adopt the same app is the immediate hurdle. AppClose is a paid service with a trial and fee-waiver options. AppClose features and current terms.

Keep the features you actually rely on

Before moving, write down what you use today. For TalkingParents, that might include sent and viewed message times, call recordings or downloadable records. These are separate capabilities, so check each one in a replacement. TalkingParents feature details. Save the records you need before closing an account; a download does not mean the next app can import it. Pick a start date together so new plans do not get split between two services.

Give your shortlist one practical test

Try the same situation in each app: a Thursday pickup moves by an hour, and a $60 school expense needs splitting. Can both parents find the change, respond and see what is settled? Check the devices you both use, the total bill for both accounts and any extra charges. Published prices and features checked September 27, 2026.

Try your schedule while you decide

CoFam’s free planner puts five repeating patterns on actual dates, counts overnights and lets you print or download a calendar. You do not need an account. For the upcoming iPhone and iPad app, get CoFam launch updates.

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