Beacon Co-Parenting App
7.9#2 in co-parenting apps€19, paid onceFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBeacon Co-Parenting App vs Custody X Change
Custody X Change
7.9#3 in co-parenting appsFrom $6 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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| Fact | Beacon Co-Parenting App | Custody X Change |
|---|---|---|
| Expense tracking | Shared expenses support configurable percentage splits, payment records, receipts and a net who-owes-what balance. | Gold-level subscribers can record child-related expenses, upload receipts, dispute entries and print or email expense reports. |
| Messaging | Co-parents can exchange secure messages, and messages cannot be edited or deleted by either parent or staff. | Subscribers can message a linked co-parent with read receipts, message reports and a hostility monitor; messages cannot be edited or deleted. |
| Platforms | The maker describes the service as a web app at app.beaconparenting.ie and says it can be added to a device home screen for notifications; its main site lists Android and iOS. | Users can access the product in a browser or install it on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone through supported browsers; the maker says its apps are not distributed through app stores. |
| Purpose | The app helps separated parents and guardians in Ireland coordinate childcare in one structured place and keep a shared record. | Custody X Change helps users create and manage custody schedules and parenting plans, calculate parenting time, and organize co-parenting information. |
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
Custody X Change plans
- Free versionFree
- Free versionFree
- Parent plan$6 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 Custody X Change if…
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.