Co-parenting apps in Australia: the 2026 guide
Reviewed 19 September 2026 · Verified September 2026 · Australia
If you are co-parenting after a separation in Australia, a good app keeps messages, the schedule and shared costs in one calm place, and gives you a clear record if you ever need one for family dispute resolution or the court. Most of the well-known apps are American and charge each parent separately. Here is an honest guide to the main options, what they cost in Australian dollars, and where your data goes.
The main options for Australian families
| App | Cost | Where data is hosted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ParenThing | Free tier; Premium A$23.99/mo or A$234.99/yr per family | EU (Ireland) | Built in Ireland, one subscription covers both parents, no per-parent charge, no ads |
| OurFamilyWizard | A$199.99 to A$399.99/yr per parent | Not stated on its pricing page | The US market leader; each co-parent needs a separate paid account |
| TalkingParents | US$7 to US$32/mo per parent | Not stated | US app billed in US dollars; free tier is limited |
| CoOperate | A$9.99/mo | Australian servers | Australian-built, from The Co-Parenting Institute; month to month |
| AppClose | About $8/mo per parent (currency not labelled) | Not stated | US app; no free tier since January 2026 (fee waivers if you qualify) |
| 2houses | €99/yr per family | Not stated | Belgian app priced in euro; one subscription per family |
ParenThing is built in Ireland and keeps your data in the EU, which means it leaves Australia; we apply the Australian Privacy Principles to how we handle it, and we never sell it or show ads. The free tier covers the everyday essentials for both parents: shared calendar, secure messaging with a tone check, tasks and documents, with expense tracking in Premium. One Premium plan at A$23.99 a month, or A$234.99 a year, covers the whole family and adds full access to your records when you need them. Google Play bills you in Australian dollars.
OurFamilyWizard is the app Australian family lawyers know best, and it charges every parent separately, from A$199.99 a year each. CoOperate is the Australian-built option, priced low and hosted in Australia. TalkingParents and AppClose are American and bill per parent in US dollars.
Free services worth knowing about
Apps are only part of the picture. Australia has free public services that most separating parents are entitled to:
What to look for
Words: Australian law says lives with and spends time with, not custody. Your plan should use the same words.
Data: your messages and children’s details are sensitive. Ask every app where the data is stored and whether it is sold; ParenThing’s answer is the EU, and never.
Records: a clear, timestamped message record helps if you ever need it for dispute resolution or court. Our parenting plan templates are written for Ireland and the UK; the record itself works the same in Australia.
Try ParenThing free
Built in Ireland. Free to start for both parents, one Premium plan per family, billed in Australian dollars by Google Play. Your data stays in the EU.
Get the app on Google PlayFind help in Australia
Related
ParenThing is not affiliated with the other services named on this page. This guide is based on publicly available information, verified in September 2026. Prices and features change; please check each provider’s current terms before deciding. This page is general information, not legal advice.