The custody calendar
Set the schedule once (alternating weeks, 2-2-3, every other weekend or your own pattern) and both parents see the same calendar, with each parent's nights.
Free · iPhone and Android
The free app for
The free app for
shared custody
Custody schedule, overnights, child expenses and messages in one calendar that both parents see the same way. Free: every feature, no trial that runs out.
68 languages · iOS 15.5+ · Android 8+ · free with ads; an optional subscription removes them
How it works
A week with FamSync
From Monday's handover to the end-of-month report: all in one place, the same for both of you.
A schedule swap, without the argument
Ask to swap a weekend in the app: the other parent accepts or declines, and the decision is saved with the date and time.
Child expenses, split
Take a photo of the receipt and the amount and date fill in by themselves. Split 50/50 or by the share you agreed: the balance is always up to date.
A chat just for the kids
Separate from everyday messaging. Sent messages can't be edited or deleted.
The report for your lawyer or mediator
A PDF with the calendar, overnights, expenses and messages for the period you choose, with a SHA-256 fingerprint to check it hasn't been altered.
Made for two
Custody is shared. So is the app.
FamSync works best when you're both on it: each parent on their own phone, on the same calendar.
- Create your family and invite the other parent with a 6-character code.
- You can start on your own: the other parent joins whenever they're ready.
- Grandparents and babysitters can join with their own role.
- No email or password needed to get started.
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Family code
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Send it to the other parent however you like: a text, an email, or just tell them.
Who it's for
For families living shared custody
After a separation or divorce, for calmer co-parenting.
Separated parents
A clear schedule, overnights and expenses for both of you. Fewer messages, fewer misunderstandings, more time for the kids.
Family lawyers and mediators
Read-only access and a PDF report for the period that matters: calendar, overnights, expenses and messages.
Grandparents and babysitters
They join the family with their own role and know who's picking the kids up, and when.
Actually free
The free alternative to paid co-parenting apps
The best-known co-parenting apps in the US charge a subscription. In FamSync every feature is free, for both parents.
| App | Free plan | Lowest price | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| FamSync | Yes, every feature (with ads) | Free. Ad-free: optional subscription, €0.99 a month in the eurozone | Not needed |
| AppClose | No | $7.99 a month on the web, $8.99 in the app | 60 days |
| TalkingParents | No, since March 30, 2026 | $7 a month (Essentials plan) | 30 days |
| OurFamilyWizard | No | $110 a year, per parent | Refund within 30 days |
Prices taken from the official pages on October 31, 2026: AppClose, TalkingParents, OurFamilyWizard. They may change; some offer fee waivers for parents in financial hardship. FamSync's subscription price is shown in your local currency in the App Store and Google Play. Names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Custody calendar
The most common schedules, ready to go
Pick a pattern and a start day: the calendar repeats by itself. Each pattern covers two weeks.
2-2-3 7–7 nights
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Two days each, then three, alternating: the kids are never more than three days away from either parent. Good for young children.
Week on, week off 7–7 nights
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One week with one parent, the next with the other. Few handovers: good for older kids and parents who live far apart.
2-2-5-5 7–7 nights
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Each parent always has the same weekdays, plus alternating long weekends. Easy for school and activities.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is FamSync really free?
Yes. Every feature is free, for both parents, with no time limit. The app is supported by ads; if you'd rather not see them, there's an optional subscription (€0.99 a month in the eurozone; your store shows the local price).
Does the other parent have to pay or sign up?
No. They download the app for free and join your family with the 6-character code you send them. No email or password needed.
Is it for parents going through a separation or divorce?
Yes. FamSync works from the first days of a separation, before custody is settled, and keeps working after the divorce: schedules, overnights, expenses and messages stay in one shared calendar. It doesn't replace a lawyer or a family mediator.
Which custody schedules can I set up?
Alternating weeks, 2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, 3-4-4-3, every other weekend or a pattern of your own. Vacations, holidays and long weekends are added as separate periods.
Does it work with more than one child?
Yes: several children in the same calendar, each with their own profile (doctor, school, allergies, medication, emergency contacts).
What is the PDF report for?
It gathers the calendar, overnights, expenses and messages for the period you choose, to share with your lawyer or mediator. It carries a SHA-256 fingerprint so anyone can check the file hasn't been altered; FamSync is not a certified service.
Does it work between iPhone and Android?
Yes. One parent can have an iPhone and the other an Android phone: they see the same calendar. You need iOS 15.5 or Android 8, or later. The app is available in 68 languages.
What happens to my family's data?
It's used only to make the app work and is never sold. You can delete your account and data at any time. Full details in the privacy policy.
Get FamSync. It's free.
For you and the other parent. On iPhone and Android, in 68 languages.