Compare co-parenting apps for the UK & Ireland
Reviewed 18 July 2026 · Prices verified July 2026 · Independent comparison
There are more co-parenting apps than most people realise, and they vary a lot on price and on where they store your data. This page compares the main options for UK and Irish families at a glance, then links to a detailed comparison for each.
At a glance
| App | Free to use? | Data hosting | Built for | Court-record reputation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ParenThing | Free tier for both parents; Premium €12.99/mo per family | EU (Ireland) | UK & Ireland | Newer to market |
| OurFamilyWizard | No, from £107.99/yr per parent | US transfer under SCCs | US-first | Strong, US and UK |
| TalkingParents | No standing free plan; from $7/mo | US-centric | United States | Strong, US |
| AppClose | Free core, optional paid Pro | Transferred to the US | US-first | Marketed, US |
| 2houses | No, ~£109/yr per family | EU (Belgium) | EU / UK | Not marketed |
| Beacon Parenting | Subscription (free trial) | Irish service | Ireland | Tamper-proof messages |
Detailed comparisons
The short version
If a court or solicitor has named a specific app, use that one. Otherwise, the two things that separate these apps most are cost and where your data lives. ParenThing is the only one with a free tier both parents share and a single family subscription (Premium, €12.99 a month) rather than one per parent, built for UK and Irish families, with data kept in the EU.
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Free to start for both parents, one Premium plan per family. Built in Ireland. Your data stays in the EU.
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ParenThing is not affiliated with the other apps named on this page. This comparison is based on publicly available information from each provider's website, verified in July 2026. Prices and features change; please check each provider's current terms before deciding. This page is general information, not legal advice.