AppClose charges $8.99/mo and requires both parents to create accounts. CoParentPay does the same job for less — and you can start tracking today, even if your co-parent never signs up.
Start Free Trial — 7 Days Free → No credit card required. Cancel anytime.The same receipts and tracking — at a fraction of the price.
| Feature | CoParentPay Best Value $4.99/mo | AppClose $8.99/mo | OurFamilyWizard $14.99/mo | TalkingParents $8.99/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $4.99 | $8.99 | $14.99 | $8.99 |
| Works solo (no co-parent signup) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Court-ready expense receipts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expense categories (medical, childcare…) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom split percentages | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Running balance (who owes whom) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Co-parent invite (optional) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus on expense tracking | Expense-first | Full suite | Full suite | Messaging-first |
| Price compared to AppClose | 67% cheaper | Baseline | 45% more expensive | Same price |
Straight from Reddit threads and review sites.
"AppClose wants $8.99 a month and my ex won't sign up anyway. What's the point? I just need something to track and document what I'm paying."
"OurFamilyWizard is $15/mo each — so $30 between us just to split expenses. That's insane when we barely agreed to split a streaming account."
"I need an app that works even if my co-parent refuses to participate. All I want is a paper trail I can show in court if needed."
"Does anyone know a cheaper AppClose alternative? $9/mo for an app my ex doesn't even use feels like a scam."
Most co-parenting apps assume you and your ex are on the same team. We don't.
You shouldn't need your ex's cooperation to document expenses. Start tracking today — invite them later if things improve.
No per-parent pricing. No feature tiers. One low price whether you co-parent peacefully or through a lawyer.
Every expense is timestamped and categorized. Print or export a clean record if you ever need it in front of a judge.
No message center. No calendar. No bloat. We do one thing — track and split kids' expenses — and do it really well.
70/30? 60/40? Set any split per expense. Track who owes whom with a running live balance.
Try everything free before you pay a dollar. AppClose doesn't offer a trial. We do.
From AppClose switchers, specifically.
No. You can use CoParentPay completely solo — logging expenses, tracking balances, and generating records entirely on your own. If your co-parent later wants to join, you can invite them with an 8-character code.
Yes. $4.99/mo per family, not per parent. One subscription covers both of you if your co-parent joins. No upsells, no feature tiers.
You can re-enter your expenses manually — CoParentPay's quick entry form makes it fast. Export/import from AppClose isn't available yet, but it's on the roadmap.
CoParentPay generates clear, timestamped expense records. Whether those records are admissible depends on your jurisdiction and case — we recommend consulting your attorney. What we can guarantee is organized, printable documentation of every expense.
Medical, dental, childcare, education, clothing, activities, and other. Each expense includes amount, date, child name, receipt URL (optional), and your notes.
Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees. If you cancel, you keep access until the end of your billing period.
7 days free. Works solo. Court-ready receipts. $4.99/mo after — 45% less than AppClose.
Start Free Trial — No Card Required → Cancel anytime. Setup takes 2 minutes.