Beacon Co-Parenting App
7.9#2 in co-parenting apps€19, paid onceFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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ParenThing
7.1#8 in co-parenting appsFrom €10.83 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | Beacon Co-Parenting App | ParenThing |
|---|---|---|
| Data location | The privacy policy says the app is hosted on Replit cloud infrastructure running on Google Cloud data centres, and data may be stored outside the EEA, including in the United States. | The privacy policy says hosting servers are located in the EU or Ireland where possible, and transfers outside the EEA use appropriate safeguards. |
| Headquarters | Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, Ireland | Dublin, Ireland |
| Messaging | Co-parents can exchange secure messages, and messages cannot be edited or deleted by either parent or staff. | Messages are checked for unsafe content, and the app may suggest calmer wording for tense messages while leaving the choice to send with the user. |
| 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. | ParenThing is available on the App Store and Google Play and also runs in a browser with the app’s features. |
| Purpose | The app helps separated parents and guardians in Ireland coordinate childcare in one structured place and keep a shared record. | ParenThing provides a shared private space for separated and divorced parents to coordinate messages, schedules, expenses, documents and children’s wellbeing. |
| 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 lists encryption in transit and at rest, one-way password hashing, staff access controls and regular security reviews. |
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
ParenThing plans
- Premium€12.99 a month
- Premium€129.99 a year
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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 ParenThing if…
ParenThing suits separated or divorced parents who need to coordinate family schedules, messages, records, and expenses. Its consent-based professional access may also suit families working with mediators or legal professionals.