CoreParent vs Shared Parenting
CoreParent
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| Figure | CoreParent | Shared Parenting |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $10.75/mo | $8.32/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Spec score · Co-Parenting Apps | 8.2 (#11) | 7.6 (#26) |
| Messaging | In-app co-parent messages are checked for hostile, accusatory, or threatening language before sending. | Messages have read receipts and cannot be edited or deleted, creating a permanent record in the app. |
| Purpose | CoreParent helps co-parents build parenting plans and organize calendars, expenses, messages, and records. | Shared Parenting is built for divorced and separated parents to coordinate expenses, custody schedules, messages, and child-related information. |
| 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 says data is stored on Google Cloud Platform, primarily in the me-west1 Israel region, and describes encrypted transmission, Firebase security rules, and rate-limiting on sensitive operations. |
| Support | The Solo plan includes priority email support. | The maker lists [email protected] and a WhatsApp contact, and says it responds to every message. |
Plans
CoreParent
- FreeFree
- PartnerFree
- Solo annual$129 a year
- Family annual$199 a year
- Solo$393 a month
- Family$593 a month
Shared Parenting
- Monthly subscription$9.90 a month
- Annual subscription$99.90 a year
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.
Shared Parenting
Shared Parenting has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.