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What it is

AppClose is a co-parenting service for keeping communication, schedules, expenses, payments, check-ins and records together. It is available on Android, iOS and the web, with browser access that syncs communications, calendars, expenses and records. Messages are time-stamped, encrypted, permanent and searchable, and conversations can be exported. With both users' consent, audio and video calls can be recorded, transcribed and securely stored. Parents can use 15 ready-made schedule templates or create schedules and shared calendar events. The ipayou payment feature handles reimbursements, child support and shared expenses. AppClose Solo sends requests, events and expenses to non-users by text or email while keeping a log; professionals can join through AppClose Pro with appropriate consent. Certified electronic business-record exports include a record ID and certification timestamp, but are available only in the United States. A fee-waiver account costs nothing for financial hardship and domestic-violence survivors. Monthly web billing is $7.99 a month; monthly app billing is $8.99 a month. A 60-day trial is listed.

Spec sheet

What it does
AppClose is a co-parenting platform for communication, scheduling, expenses, payments and court-oriented records.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Purpose
AppClose is an all-inclusive co-parenting platform for communication, scheduling, expense tracking, payments, check-ins and records.Read 30 Sep 2026 · appclose.com
Security
AppClose states that it uses HTTPS/TLS and hosts its service on AWS infrastructure with security certifications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.appclose.com
Privacy
The privacy policy says AppClose does not sell personal information, use targeted advertising or place third-party ads in the service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Support
AppClose advertises a U.S.-based family-law-experienced support team and email support intended to respond within 24 hours.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Headquarters
Austin, Texas, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · appclose.com
Founded
2016Read 23 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
AI assistant
Co-Parent Assist reviews draft messages for clarity and tone using a model hosted by AppClose, without sending message content to an outside AI provider.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
API and SDKs
Searches of AppClose’s public site and support documentation found no public API, SDK or developer documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.appclose.com
Calling
With mutual consent, audio and video calls can be recorded, transcribed and securely stored without a limit on the number of calls.Read 30 Sep 2026 · appclose.com
Calls
Users can make consent-based audio and video calls, record and transcribe them, and export call logs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Certified records
U.S. users can generate digitally signed Certified Electronic Business Records and AppClose can provide affidavits after a proper subpoena.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Company facts
LinkedIn lists AppClose as a privately held Austin, Texas legal-services company founded in 2015 with 2–10 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Court records
Certified electronic business-record exports include a unique record ID and certification timestamp, and are available only to users in the United States.Read 30 Sep 2026 · appclose.com
Expense tracking
Expenses can be categorized, documented with receipts, submitted for reimbursement and exported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
File storage
The subscription includes unlimited encrypted storage for photos, receipts and documents.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Founder
Crunchbase lists Igor Litinsky as AppClose’s founder and chief executive officer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Languages
The service is localized in eight languages, including English and Spanish.Read 30 Sep 2026 · appclose.com
Legal entity
AppClose identifies itself in legal-process documentation as a Delaware corporation with principal executive offices in Austin, Texas.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.appclose.com
Licence
The terms grant only a limited, personal, nonexclusive, nontransferable and revocable licence and prohibit copying, modification, distribution and data mining.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Limit: notifications and reliability
Reviewers report delayed or missing notifications, frozen screens, login problems and occasional failures to access paid features.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bbb.org
Limit: payments
An App Store reviewer reports ipayou verification requirements and a $100 daily sending limit as constraints on larger reimbursements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: pricing transition
Independent Google Play review analysis reports complaints about the move from free access to paid subscriptions, cancellation, refunds and fee-waiver handling.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com
Limit: support
BBB complaints and app reviews repeatedly describe slow or absent support responses, especially for subscription, notification and video-call problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bbb.org
Messaging
Messages are encrypted, time-stamped, searchable, exportable and designed so users cannot edit or delete them.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Notable news: AI and Spanish support
A May 29, 2026 release announced Co-Parent Assist AI, expanded Spanish support and availability across iOS, Android and web.Read 15 Oct 2026 · prnewswire.com
Notable news: court agreement
A January 30, 2026 release reported a 3.5-year extension of AppClose’s approved-platform agreement with Los Angeles County Superior Court.Read 15 Oct 2026 · prnewswire.com
Payments
The integrated ipayou payment solution lets co-parents send and receive money for reimbursements, child support and shared expenses.Read 30 Sep 2026 · appclose.com
Payments integration
The ipayou payment service uses Dwolla and Plaid, is limited to U.S. users, and AppClose says it charges no transaction fee.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Praise: organization
Independent reviewers commonly praise the combined calendar, messaging, expense and payment tools for keeping co-parenting information together.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apprecs.com
Praise: records and accountability
Independent App Store reviewers repeatedly praise immutable, timestamped records, PDF exports and usefulness in court or high-conflict situations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Pro platform limitation
AppClose Pro is a web application and is not distributed as an Apple or Google mobile app.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Professional access
AppClose Pro lets attorneys, guardians ad litem, mediators and other professionals view information shared by a co-parent.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Professional integration
Attorneys, guardians ad litem, mediators and other professionals can connect through AppClose Pro with appropriate consents.Read 30 Sep 2026 · appclose.com
Rating on App Store UK
4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Google Play
4.3 out of 5 from 30.1K reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Read-only limitation
After a trial or subscription ends, accounts enter read-only mode; users can still view and export records.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.appclose.com
Refund limitation
The refund policy says most subscriptions are non-refundable, with a first-30-day exception for certain first-time, duplicate or fee-waiver situations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Reimbursement requests
Users can send reimbursement, pickup, drop-off and schedule-change requests with attachments and status tracking.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Scheduling
Users can choose from 15 pre-built parenting schedule templates or create their own schedules and shared calendar events.Read 30 Sep 2026 · appclose.com
Secure messaging
Messages are time-stamped, encrypted, unalterable and permanent, and users can search and export conversations.Read 30 Sep 2026 · appclose.com
Self-hosting
AppClose’s public documentation describes a hosted service and provides no self-hosting deployment option.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Shared calendar
The calendar supports 15 templates, custom parenting schedules, comments, activity history and private notes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Solo mode
AppClose Solo lets a user send events, requests and expenses to non-users by text, email or social link; links expire after 10 days and cannot be withdrawn.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Supported languages and countries
The service is localized in eight languages and lists availability in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago.Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Web access
AppClose Web provides co-parenting tools for desktop or browser use with synced communications, calendars, expenses and records.Read 30 Sep 2026 · solo.appclose.com

Plans and prices

Fee-waiver account Free available for financial hardship and domestic-violence survivors Read 30 Sep 2026 · appclose.com
Monthly web $7.99 a month monthly all features on app and web · no limits or extra payments Read 30 Sep 2026 · appclose.com
Monthly web $7.99 a month monthly all features · unlimited calls, recordings and exports · no feature tiers Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Monthly app $8.99 a month monthly all-inclusive access on mobile and web Read 30 Sep 2026 · appclose.com
Monthly app $8.99 a month monthly all features · unlimited calls, recordings and exports · no feature tiers Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
One Year Prepaid $83.88 a year annually all app and web features · no limits or extra payments Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
One Year Prepaid web $83.88 a year prepaid annually · $6.99 monthly equivalent all features on app and web · no limits or extra payments Read 30 Sep 2026 · appclose.com
One Year app $98.99 a year prepaid annually · approximately $8.25/month full unlimited access to all features on app and web Read 30 Sep 2026 · support.appclose.com
Two Years Prepaid $143.76 a year every two years all app and web features · no limits or extra payments Read 15 Oct 2026 · appclose.com
Two Years Prepaid web $143.76 a year every two years · $5.99 monthly equivalent all features on app and web · no limits or extra payments Read 30 Sep 2026 · appclose.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Messages are searchable and exportable.
  • 15 prepared parenting schedule templates are available.
  • Solo can send requests to non-users and keep a log.
  • Certified business-record exports include an ID and timestamp.

Limits

  • Certified business-record exports are U.S.-only.
  • Monthly app billing is $8.99 a month.
  • Fee-waiver accounts are limited to specified circumstances.

Who it suits

It suits co-parents who want shared schedules, messaging, expense tracking and payment tools across mobile and web. U.S. users who need certified electronic business-record exports may also find that option relevant.

AppClose in depth

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AppClose combines co-parenting messages, schedules, expense tracking, payments and records in one service. It is a strong fit for families who need structured coordination and a durable communication history. Its broad toolkit is persuasive, but its certified court-record exports are U.S.-only.

Overview

AppClose joins everyday logistics with tools for preserving communications and involving family-law professionals. Messages, calendars, expenses and records sync across mobile and web, so parents can manage coordination from a browser or phone rather than splitting it across separate services.

The emphasis on permanent records will suit parents who value a retrievable account of arrangements and conversations. It may feel unnecessarily formal for families seeking only a lightweight shared calendar or casual chat.

Key features

Messages are time-stamped, encrypted, permanent and unalterable; users can search and export conversations. That combination makes communication easier to retrieve later, though permanence leaves little room for treating the thread as informal conversation. With mutual consent, audio and video calls can be recorded, transcribed and securely stored, with no cap on call count.

Parents can choose from 15 parenting schedule templates or create their own schedules and shared calendar events. The integrated ipayou service supports reimbursements, child support and shared expenses, alongside expense tracking and document storage. Together, these tools make AppClose useful for handling both the plan and its financial follow-through.

AppClose Solo lets a user send requests, events and expenses to non-users by text or email while keeping a log. This lowers the barrier when only one parent is ready to use the service, though it does not turn the other person into an AppClose user. Attorneys, guardians ad litem, mediators and other professionals can connect through AppClose Pro with appropriate consents.

Certified electronic business-record exports carry a unique record ID and certification timestamp, but are available only in the United States. Two-factor authentication, PIN or biometric lock-screen options and encryption provide security measures; AppClose says it does not sell user data to third parties and uses firewalls and access controls. Its dedicated U.S.-based support team has family-law experience, and the service is localized in eight languages, including English and Spanish.

Pricing

The fee-waiver account costs nothing and is intended for people facing financial hardship and survivors of domestic violence. It provides a route to the service for those who qualify, while the paid plans offer all features without limits or extra payments.

Monthly billing is $7.99 a month for Monthly web and $8.99 a month for Monthly app. Both include all features on app and web, so the web plan is the less expensive choice for a month-to-month commitment; the app plan costs a dollar more for the same stated scope.

Prepaid annual options are One Year Prepaid web at $83.88 a year, equivalent to $6.99 monthly, and One Year app at $98.99 a year, approximately $8.25 per month. Both offer full access across app and web; the web option costs less, while the app option trades a higher total price for its plan label rather than a different feature set.

Two Years Prepaid web costs $143.76 a year, billed every two years at a $5.99 monthly equivalent. It has the lowest monthly equivalent but requires the longest commitment and is web-branded despite including features on app and web. AppClose also advertises a 60-day trial, giving prospective users time to assess the service before committing.

Platforms

AppClose runs on Android, iOS and the web. AppClose Web brings synced communications, calendars, expenses and records to desktop browsers, which is useful when reviewing or managing family logistics at a computer.

Who it's for

Choose AppClose if co-parents need one place for scheduling, documented communication, shared expenses and payments, or expect to involve legal and family-support professionals. Its eight-language localization may also help families who prefer a language beyond English.

Look elsewhere if certified electronic records are essential and you are outside the United States, or if a durable, formal message history is not useful to your family. The fee-waiver option is specifically aimed at financial hardship and domestic-violence survivors; other cost-conscious users can compare the paid plans with alternatives that offer free tiers.

Pros and cons

Broad co-parenting toolkit: Scheduling, expense tracking, payments, records and professional connections sit alongside communication, reducing the need to manage these tasks in separate services.

Retrievable communication record: Searchable, exportable messages and consent-based recorded calls support families who need to preserve conversations.

Non-user outreach: Solo can send requests, events and expenses by text or email while keeping a log, easing coordination when the other parent has not joined.

Regional restriction: Certified electronic business-record exports are limited to U.S. users, a material drawback for families elsewhere who need that capability.

Paid plans differ in cost, not stated scope: All include app and web access and all features, so buyers should weigh billing cadence and commitment rather than expect a reduced-feature entry tier.

Alternatives

Compare co-parenting apps if you want to survey the category before choosing a particular service.

BestInterest is worth considering for families seeking a free, no-expiration plan with secure messaging, Solo Mode, a shared calendar, tasks and three coaching sessions per day; it also supports Android, iOS and web.

Custody X Change offers a limited free version and runs on Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows, making it an option for households that need broader desktop platform coverage.

CoreParent may suit families looking for a free tier with caps on expenses and court-related tools, or attorneys and mediators interested in its partner plan.

2houses is a paid alternative with a free trial and a whole-family plan at $8.25 a month, billed $99.00 every 12 months.

Family Focus is a mobile-only option for Android and iOS, with a free plan and trial as well as a $7.99 a month Premium plan.

TalkingParents may fit users who prefer paid tiers with defined allowances: Essentials is $7 a month and includes 30 calling minutes, a 4% payment fee and 1 GB of vault storage; an Enhanced plan is also offered.

Co-parenting App offers a $8.99 a month family subscription, with invited members receiving free accounts and all features included.

OurFamilyWizard is another paid option, with a Choose your own plan at $9.17 a month billed annually or every two years, 1 GB secure file storage and receive-only calls.

Verdict

AppClose is a strong choice for co-parents who want communication, planning, money management and durable records under one roof, with the added option to connect family-law professionals. The main reason to choose it is the breadth of its documented workflow; look elsewhere if you need certified records outside the U.S. or would rather avoid a paid plan and formalized communication.

Verdict

AppClose combines co-parenting communication and logistics with records, payments and professional connections. Check which billing option fits, and note the U.S.-only limit on certified records.

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