Co-parenting after a separation can be challenging, but technology offers practical solutions to help you stay organised and reduce conflict.
We’ve put together our list of some of the best apps for separated parents. You can use these apps to manage children’s schedules, communicate more effectively, and share important information across multiple households.
6 of the Best Apps for Separated Parents
1. AppClose
Cost: $0
Free Version: Yes
Free Trial: No trial needed as the app is free for all users
AppClose offers messaging, expense tracking, and calendar sharing without a subscription fee – quite a rarity these days in the app world!
Its secure communication tools and shared calendar make it a convenient option for managing parenting responsibilities. It is a US-based app but is available to download here in Australia as well.
2. Talking Parents
Cost: From $12 USD per month (standard plan) or $27 USD per month (premium plan)
Free Version: Yes (basic web-based only version)
Free Trial: No
Talking Parents is a co-parenting app that focuses on efficient communication channels for parents. It provides secure messaging, call recording, and also shared calendars. Paid features include downloadable message records, which can be super helpful for legal purposes.
3. Our Family Wizard Co-Parent App
Cost: From around $154 AUD per year (per parent)
Free Version: No
Free Trial: No (but does offer a 30-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied)
Our Family Wizard offers expense tracking, shared calendars, and secure messaging. When it comes to co-parenting apps, it is one of the most widely recommended by family lawyers across Australia for reducing conflict and ensuring clear communication, making it one of the best apps for separated parents.
4. Cozi Family Organiser
Cost: Paid version from $49.99 USD per year
Free Version: Yes (with ads)
Free Trial: No
Cozi Family Organiser helps families coordinate schedules, share shopping lists, and manage to-do lists, keeping both parents on the same page. It is not primarily aimed at co-parenting, but it is very user friendly and can help divorced parents to communicate better as a family unit.
5. Peaceful Co-Parenting Messenger
Cost: $14.99 USD per month or $97.99 USD per year
Free Version: Yes (very basic version)
Free Trial: No
This app provides secure messaging, calendar tools, and a platform to share important documents. It aims to create harmony between parents, set boundaries around communication and yet maintain the flow of information about child-related matters.
6. 2Houses
Cost: From $199 AUD per year (per family)
Free Version: No
Free Trial: 14-day free trial
Just as the name suggests, the 2Houses app is designed for families that live across separate households. The app offers shared calendars, expense tracking, and a journal for sharing updates, helping separated parents stay organised and communicate effectively.
While it might not appear cheap, the cost of the app covers all users in the family, not just one person, so can be more cost effective than some other co-parenting apps on the market when this is factored into the cost.
Using the right co-parenting app can make managing shared responsibilities with your ex-partner smoother and less stressful. Whether you are looking for free options or premium services, when looking for the best apps for separated parents, you can usually find an app to suit your family’s needs.
If you are facing co-parenting challenges or need legal guidance, don’t forget that Hickman Family Lawyers can help too.
Did you know you can book a free 15-minute information call with our experienced family lawyers in Perth? Book your call now and find out more about how we can support you through your separation, divorce and co-parenting journey.
