Pricing update — September 6, 2026: Subscription prices and plans have changed since this article was published. AppClose now offers paid subscriptions, with a free trial and fee-waiver options. The links below lead to providers’ current pricing; check currency, billing period, Canadian availability and whether the fee covers one parent or the family before subscribing. Feature descriptions otherwise reflect the original February 2024 article.
Navigating co-parenting arrangements with an ex-partner presents unique challenges, from managing schedules to handling expenses and important decisions about your child(ren). However, the digital era offers solutions to simplify these tasks through various co-parenting apps. These applications provide essential tools for better organization, communication, and cooperation between co-parents. Here’s an overview of some notable co-parenting apps and how they can benefit your family dynamics.
Co-parenting communication apps
Our Family Wizard
A highly recommended tool by legal professionals, Our Family Wizard facilitates smoother co-parenting communication and organization. It offers features for creating shared parenting schedules, tracking expenses, and a tone meter to maintain civil communication. Legal and mediation professionals can be granted access to view schedules and communications, ensuring transparency. See OurFamilyWizard’s current plans and pricing for subscription and financial-assistance options.
2houses
This comprehensive app is designed to cover all aspects of co-parenting, from scheduling to expense management and health tracking. It includes a unique mediation feature to aid in resolving disagreements constructively. See 2houses’ current family subscription pricing.
Cozi
A more general family organizing tool, Cozi allows for the creation and sharing of calendars, lists, and meal plans, integrating seamlessly with other calendars like Google and Outlook. Its user-friendly interface makes it an excellent option for all family members, and it’s available for free.
WeParent
Initially designed for divorced or separated parents, WeParent has expanded to support all family structures. It helps manage parenting logistics, secure messaging, and document storage. See WeParent’s current pricing information for family plans, trials and financial-assistance options.
AppClose
AppClose caters to various co-parenting needs with features for communication, scheduling, and record-keeping. Its Solo feature supports communication with non-app users. AppClose now offers paid subscriptions, a free trial and fee-waiver options; see AppClose’s current pricing. Check which features are available in Canada before subscribing.
Why Choose HCLS for Help with Co-Parenting?
These tools aim to alleviate the stress of co-parenting, making it easier to focus on what truly matters: the well-being and happiness of your child(ren). At Home Counsel Legal Services (HCLS), we understand the complexities of co-parenting and are dedicated to providing support and guidance. Whether you need legal advice or assistance in creating a harmonious co-parenting plan, our team is here to help. Explore these apps and contact us to learn how we can assist in your co-parenting journey.
