Beacon Co-Parenting App
7.9#2 in co-parenting apps€19, paid onceFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBeacon Co-Parenting App vs CoreParent
CoreParent
7.1#7 in co-parenting appsFrom $10.75 a monthFree planiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Beacon Co-Parenting App | CoreParent |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | Co-parents can exchange secure messages, and messages cannot be edited or deleted by either parent or staff. | In-app co-parent messages are checked for hostile, accusatory, or threatening language before sending. |
| Purpose | The app helps separated parents and guardians in Ireland coordinate childcare in one structured place and keep a shared record. | CoreParent helps co-parents build parenting plans and organize calendars, expenses, messages, and records. |
| Security | Traffic uses HTTPS, stored information is encrypted on Google Cloud infrastructure, passwords are hashed and optional authenticator two-step verification is available. | The company says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, uploaded files use short-lived signed links, and access is limited by role-based permissions. |
Beacon Co-Parenting App plans
- Core appFree
- Everyday co-parenting appFree
- Gap Refresh€19, paid once
- Parenting Plan Preparation PDF€29, paid once
- Form 51A Financial Exhibit€49, paid once
- Court-Ready Record€129, paid once
CoreParent plans
- PartnerFree
- FreeFree
- Solo annual$129 a year
- Family annual$199 a year
- Solo$393 a month
- Family$593 a month
Pick Beacon Co-Parenting App if…
Beacon suits parents or legal guardians aged 18 or older who share care of children in Ireland. It is not intended for children to hold accounts.
Pick CoreParent if…
It suits co-parents who want shared planning and record-keeping tools, as well as individuals organizing a plan on their own. Attorneys and mediators may find the separate Partner plan relevant.