Beacon Co-Parenting App
7.9#2 in co-parenting apps€19, paid onceFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBeacon Co-Parenting App vs Family Focus
Family Focus
6.5#24 in co-parenting appsFrom $7.99 a monthAndroidiOS
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| Fact | Beacon Co-Parenting App | Family Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, Ireland | Hampton Bays, New York, United States |
| Messaging | Co-parents can exchange secure messages, and messages cannot be edited or deleted by either parent or staff. | Messages are organized in a chronological family thread, server timestamped, and cannot be edited or deleted after posting. |
| Purpose | The app helps separated parents and guardians in Ireland coordinate childcare in one structured place and keep a shared record. | Family Focus is a co-parenting app for separated or divorced parents to communicate, coordinate, and keep shared 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 maker says data is stored on Google Cloud Firebase, encrypted in transit and at rest, and protected by database rules that restrict access to a user’s family. |
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
Family Focus plans
- Family Focus Premium$7.99 a month
- Family Focus Premium$9.99 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 Family Focus if…
Family Focus suits separated or divorced parents who need a shared place for communication, custody scheduling, expenses, and documents. It may also suit attorneys and mediators who need view-only access to records across client families.