ParentPact
AppClose alternative
Looking for a AppClose alternative?
AppClose is a co-parenting app at $7.99/mo per parent ($83.88/yr prepaid). Parents usually go looking for something else because of price, because they want a tone checker, or because they need a record that holds up.
ParentPact is built for exactly that: immutable, tone-checked messaging, mandatory read receipts, a shared calendar, expenses with receipts, and timestamped PDF exports, with one subscription per family that starts free.
Why parents switch
Why co-parents look for a AppClose alternative
- No longer free. After the trial, each parent pays, so the household cost is about $170 to $216 a year.
- Per-parent pricing means one parent can be priced out of the conversation.
- No tone checker.
- No web app; mobile only.
How ParentPact compares
ParentPact vs AppClose on what matters when switching
| Feature | ParentPact | AppClose |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free, or $79.99–$149.99/yr per family | $7.99/mo per parent ($83.88/yr prepaid) |
| Billed per | Per family (one subscription covers both parents) | Per parent (each parent subscribes) |
| Free tier | Yes Full messaging, calendar, and expenses; 3-month export window | No 60-day trial; free accounts for hardship |
| Tone checker | Flags and rewrites Flags and suggests a calmer rewrite before you send (AI rewrites on Plus and Premium) | No |
| Court-ready export | Yes Timestamped, watermarked PDF; CSV on Premium | Yes |
| Read receipts | Yes Always on; cannot be disabled | Yes |
| Immutable messages | Yes No delete; 5-minute typo window, then locked | Yes |
See the full AppClose vs ParentPact comparison, including calendar, expenses, calls, and platforms.
Be honest with yourself
What you would give up by leaving AppClose
Choose AppClose if your co-parent is already on it, you want a single all-inclusive plan, and both parents are willing to pay after the trial.
- Everything in one plan. There is no tier ladder to decode.
- A generous 60-day free trial with no card required, and free accounts for parents in hardship.
- In-app calls and a broad feature set (calendar, expenses, requests, schedule swaps) that parents rated well when it was free.
- Widely used, so your co-parent may already have it.
Making the move
How to switch from AppClose to ParentPact
- Export your existing AppClose records first, so nothing in your history is lost. ParentPact does not import other apps' message archives.
- Join the ParentPact waitlist below. Waitlist members get the App Store link the day it ships, plus launch pricing.
- Invite your co-parent from inside the app. Everything you record is exportable even if they take time to join.
- Import your custody calendar via iCal so the schedule carries over.
- If a court order names AppClose specifically, ask your attorney before you switch.
Before you ask
Switching from AppClose: your questions
Is AppClose still free?
No. AppClose ended its free tier on January 1, 2026. Every feature is free for a 60-day trial, then each parent pays $7.99 a month (web) or $8.99 (in-app). ParentPact's Free tier has no time limit.
How much does AppClose cost for both parents?
Each parent subscribes separately, so two parents pay about $16 to $18 a month, or $168 to $216 a year. ParentPact Premium is $149.99 a year for the whole family, and Plus is $79.99.
Does AppClose have a tone checker?
No. ParentPact checks the tone of every message before it is sent and suggests a calmer rewrite when one is needed.
Can I export AppClose records for court?
Yes, AppClose can export records. If you switch, export them first so your history is preserved. ParentPact exports timestamped, watermarked PDFs on every tier and CSV on Premium.
How do I move from AppClose to ParentPact?
Export your AppClose records, invite your co-parent to ParentPact from the app, and import your calendar via iCal. ParentPact does not import AppClose message archives.
Ready to leave AppClose behind?
Join the waitlist. One subscription covers both parents, and the Free tier has no time limit.
Free to join · One subscription covers both parents · Launching first on iOS
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All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners and are used for identification only. ParentPact is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any company mentioned on this page. Competitor prices and features were checked on the vendor's public website on the date shown and may have changed since. ParentPact prices are launch pricing in USD. AppClose pricing was checked at https://appclose.com/pricing/ on 2026-09-10. ParentPact is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. Whether any app's records are admissible is always the court's decision; ask your attorney.