Best Co-Parenting Apps for Arizona Families in 2025: A Comparison Guide

Navigating shared custody or parenting time can be complicated—but technology can help. Whether you're newly divorced or years into a parenting plan, the right co-parenting app can reduce miscommunication, organize schedules, and streamline expense tracking.
As Arizona family law attorneys, we often get asked: Which co-parenting app should we use? Below is our comparison of the best apps available to parents in 2025.

1. OurFamilyWizard

Best For: High-conflict co-parenting and court-ordered communication

Features:

• Shared custody calendar with color-coded events
• Secure messaging with timestamped records
• Expense and reimbursement tracking
• Journal entries and info bank (for allergies, school info, etc.)

Pros:

• Admissible in court
• Highly secure and widely recommended by family law professionals

Cons:

• Higher subscription cost ($99–$144/year per parent)

Arizona Tip: Courts in Maricopa County and other Arizona jurisdictions often recommend OurFamilyWizard for high-conflict cases.

2. TalkingParents

Best For: Verifiable messaging and communication logs

Features:

• Free messaging with an unalterable record
• Calendar and calling tools with paid upgrade
• Printable transcripts of communication

Pros:

• Free tier available
• Communications are court-admissible

Cons:

• Premium features like video calls and scheduling require payment

Arizona Tip: Talking Parents is popular among Arizona parents with ongoing court involvement.

3. AppClose

Best For: Free app with robust parenting tools

Features:

• Shared calendar
• Secure messaging
• Built-in reimbursements and requests
• Tag co-parenting agreements and generate reports

Pros:

• 100% free with no upgrade required
• Excellent for low-conflict co-parents

Cons:

• Interface can be less polished

Arizona Tip: AppClose is a great starting point for Arizona parents seeking a cost-effective solution.

4. Cozi

Best For: Cooperative parents in informal arrangements

Features:

• Shared calendar and appointment reminders
• Grocery lists and to-do lists
• Color-coded scheduling

Pros:

• Ideal for blended or amicable families
• Helpful for coordinating beyond custody issues

Cons:

• Not built for legal documentation or court use

Arizona Tip: Cozi works well for parents not under strict court orders or with flexible parenting plans.

Final Thoughts: Which Co-Parenting App is Right for You?

Each family is unique. If your parenting plan involves legal oversight or conflict, a more formal platform like OurFamilyWizard or TalkingParents is likely best. For low-conflict co-parents who want something simpler (or free), AppClose or Cozi may do the trick. This is by no means an exhaustive list of all co-parenting apps, but it does provide a summary of the most commonly used ones.

As a Mesa divorce attorney, I’ve helped hundreds of Arizona parents develop parenting plans that work—and the tools to keep them working. If you're struggling with co-parenting or considering modifying your plan, I’d be glad to help.

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