
AppClose
7.9#1 in co-parenting appsFrom $6.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | AppClose | Custody X Change |
|---|---|---|
| Expense tracking | Expenses can be categorized, documented with receipts, submitted for reimbursement and exported. | Gold-level subscribers can record child-related expenses, upload receipts, dispute entries and print or email expense reports. |
| Messaging | Messages are encrypted, time-stamped, searchable, exportable and designed so users cannot edit or delete them. | Subscribers can message a linked co-parent with read receipts, message reports and a hostility monitor; messages cannot be edited or deleted. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says AppClose does not sell personal information, use targeted advertising or place third-party ads in the service. | The privacy policy says personal information may be stored on company or third-party cloud servers and identifies Stripe and PostHog as US-based subprocessors. |
| Purpose | AppClose is an all-inclusive co-parenting platform for communication, scheduling, expense tracking, payments, check-ins and records. | Custody X Change helps users create and manage custody schedules and parenting plans, calculate parenting time, and organize co-parenting information. |
AppClose suits co-parents who want shared schedules, communication, expense tracking, and records across mobile and web. Its fee-waiver account is available for people facing financial hardship and domestic-violence survivors.
Custody X Change suits parents organizing parenting time, schedules, plans, expenses, and communication. Its professional product is described as designed for attorneys, mediators, and judges who need shared client records and collaboration.