Beacon Co-Parenting App
7.2#4 in co-parenting apps€19, paid onceFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBeacon Co-Parenting App vs Harbor
What both publish
| Fact | Beacon Co-Parenting App | Harbor |
|---|---|---|
| Expense tracking | Shared expenses support configurable percentage splits, payment records, receipts and a net who-owes-what balance. | Parents can log child-related expenses, split costs, attach receipts, and track balances. |
| Messaging | Co-parents can exchange secure messages, and messages cannot be edited or deleted by either parent or staff. | Messages are timestamped and kept, and Temperature Check can flag a heated draft before it is sent. |
| Purpose | The app helps separated parents and guardians in Ireland coordinate childcare in one structured place and keep a shared record. | Harbor provides co-parents tools to manage expenses, schedules, and communication in one place. |
| Security | Traffic uses HTTPS, stored information is encrypted on Google Cloud infrastructure, passwords are hashed and optional authenticator two-step verification is available. | The privacy policy says sensitive co-parenting and financial data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and Harbor does not sell personal 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
Harbor plans
- Monthly subscription$9.99 a month
- Annual subscription$49.99 a year
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 Harbor if…
It suits co-parents who need shared expense records, custody calendars, messages, and documentation. Parents can begin alone before inviting the other parent.