The free co-parenting app, for both parents
Custody calendar, overnights, schedule swaps, child expenses, chat and PDF reports: in FamSync it's all free, with no trial that runs out and no locked features. For the other parent too.
Is there a free co-parenting app?
Yes. FamSync is free for both parents, with no trial and no locked features: custody calendar, overnights, schedule swaps, child expenses, chat and PDF reports. It's supported by ads, and an optional subscription removes them. You never need a subscription to use the app, and neither does your co-parent.
- Custody calendar with alternating weeks, 2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, every other weekend or your own pattern.
- Who has the kids tonight, right from the Home screen widget.
- Overnight count for each parent and the share of time with the kids.
- Schedule swaps requested in the app: the other parent accepts or declines, with date and time.
- Child expenses from a photo of the receipt, split 50/50 or by your agreed share, with an up-to-date balance.
- Co-parent chat where messages can't be edited or deleted.
- PDF report for the period you choose, for your lawyer or family mediator.
- A profile for each child: doctor, school, allergies, medication, emergency contacts and documents.
Why is FamSync free?
FamSync is supported by ads. If you'd rather use it without ads, an optional subscription removes them (€0.99 a month in the eurozone; your store shows the local price). The features stay the same for everyone, paying or not.
Your family's data is never sold.
How much do AppClose, TalkingParents and OurFamilyWizard cost?
They all charge a subscription. AppClose starts at $7.99 a month, TalkingParents at $7 a month since it closed its free plan on March 30, 2026, and OurFamilyWizard at $110 a year for each parent. FamSync gives you the calendar, expenses and chat for free. Prices checked on their official pages on October 31, 2026.
| 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.
How do I get started with FamSync?
It takes a few minutes and no subscription. Download the app, create your family with your kids and your custody schedule, then send your co-parent a 6-character code. They join for free, with no email or password, and from then on you both see the same calendar.
- Download FamSync on iPhone or Android.
- Create your family, add the kids and pick a custody schedule.
- Send the other parent the 6-character code: they join for free, with no email or password.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any paid features?
No. The only thing you can pay for is removing the ads, and it's optional.
Is it an alternative to AppClose, TalkingParents and OurFamilyWizard?
Yes, if you're looking for a shared custody calendar, child expenses and a co-parent chat without a subscription. The comparison above uses the prices on their official pages on October 31, 2026.
Does it work if the other parent doesn't use it?
You can start on your own and keep the calendar and expenses yourself. FamSync works best when you're both on it, though.
Get FamSync for free
For you and the other parent, on iPhone and Android.
