A free alternative to AppClose
On October 31, 2026 AppClose's official pricing page listed no free plan: $7.99 a month on the web or $8.99 in the app, after a 60-day trial. If you're looking for a co-parenting app that stays free, for both parents, FamSync is one.
Is there a free alternative to AppClose?
Yes. FamSync is a free co-parenting app for both parents: shared custody calendar, overnights, schedule swaps, child expenses, chat and PDF reports, with no trial and no subscription. It's supported by ads, which an optional subscription removes. It doesn't copy every AppClose feature, but it covers the everyday ones.
- Shared custody calendar: alternating weeks, 2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, every other weekend or your own pattern.
- Overnights for each parent, counted automatically.
- Schedule swaps with accept or decline, saved with date and time.
- Child expenses from a receipt photo, with the balance between parents.
- Co-parent chat: sent messages can't be edited or deleted.
- PDF report for your lawyer or mediator, with a SHA-256 fingerprint.
How much does AppClose cost?
AppClose's official pricing page listed no free plan on October 31, 2026: $7.99 a month on the web or $8.99 in the app, after a 60-day trial. FamSync is free for both parents. The table below compares the cheapest plans, as listed on each app's official page.
| 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.
When to stay with the app you have
If a court order or your lawyer tells you to use a specific app, follow that instruction. To compare features in detail, check AppClose's official site: this page only compares prices and describes what FamSync does.
How do I switch from AppClose to FamSync?
There's no automatic import, but setting up takes a few minutes. Keep any export you need from AppClose, then create your family in FamSync, pick your custody schedule from the ready-made patterns and invite the other parent with a 6-character code. They join for free, with no email or password.
- Download FamSync on iPhone or Android.
- Pick your custody schedule from the ready-made patterns: it takes a few minutes.
- Send the other parent the 6-character family code: they join for free.
Frequently asked questions
Is FamSync really free?
Yes. Every feature is free for both parents. The app shows ads; an optional subscription removes them.
Can I import my data from AppClose?
There's no automatic import. You set up the schedule once in FamSync, which takes a few minutes with the ready-made patterns.
Does it work if my co-parent uses Android and I use an iPhone?
Yes. Both of you see the same calendar, whatever phone you use.
Try the free alternative
Free for you and the other parent, on iPhone and Android.
