CoreParent vs ParenThing
CoreParent
coreparent.appParenThing
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| Figure | CoreParent | ParenThing |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $10.75/mo | €10.83/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Spec score · Co-Parenting Apps | 8.2 (#11) | 7.6 (#25) |
| Messaging | In-app co-parent messages are checked for hostile, accusatory, or threatening language before sending. | 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. |
| Privacy | Data is private to each account by default; a co-parent sees only items the user chooses to share. | The maker says it does not sell data or show ads, and children’s content is not used for profiling or training outside AI models. |
| Purpose | CoreParent helps co-parents build parenting plans and organize calendars, expenses, messages, and records. | ParenThing provides a shared private space for separated and divorced parents to coordinate messages, schedules, expenses, documents and children’s wellbeing. |
| Security | The company says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, uploaded files use short-lived signed links, and access is limited by role-based permissions. | The privacy policy lists encryption in transit and at rest, one-way password hashing, staff access controls and regular security reviews. |
| Support | The Solo plan includes priority email support. | The maker lists priority support with Premium and provides support by email at [email protected]. |
Plans
CoreParent
- FreeFree
- PartnerFree
- Solo annual$129 a year
- Family annual$199 a year
- Solo$393 a month
- Family$593 a month
In their own words
CoreParent
CoreParent organizes co-parenting work around parenting plans, calendars, expenses, messages, and records. Its 14-section parenting blueprint can be started from scratch or built by importing an existing plan or court order. A custody calendar supports arrangements such as 2-2-3 and week-on/week-off, tracks parenting time, and exports via iCal to Google, Apple, or Outlook. The child support calculator covers all 50 states. Before sending, in-app messages are checked for hostile, accusatory, or threatening language; Companion can suggest calmer rewrites and identify events or expenses, but requires user approval before sending. Accounts are private by default, and each user chooses what to share with a co-parent. CoreParent says data is encrypted in transit and at rest. It is available on iOS, macOS, and the web. The free plan limits expenses, court deadlines, and calculations; annual Solo costs $129 a year and annual Family costs $199 a year. In-app expense payments incur a 2% platform fee, and both parents need payout accounts. CoreParent describes itself as an organizational tool, not legal advice.
ParenThing
ParenThing gives separated and divorced parents a shared private space to coordinate messages, schedules, expenses, documents, and children’s wellbeing. Its calendar covers handovers, appointments, and activities, with GPS check-in at handovers. Messages are checked for unsafe content, and the app may suggest calmer wording while leaving the decision to send with the user. Wellbeing check-ins are off by default; parents can view mood patterns without seeing the child’s private words. Mediators and legal professionals may receive consent-based access to family records and use AI-assisted summaries that a professional reviews. The maker says it does not sell data or show ads, and children’s content is not used for profiling or training outside AI models. It lists encryption in transit and at rest, one-way password hashing, staff access controls, and regular security reviews. The free plan covers 50 messages monthly and storage for up to five files. Premium costs €12.99 a month for one family subscription covering both parents.