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CoParent Navigator vs AppClose
Short version: AppClose is built to help you communicate and keep records after you have a parenting plan. CoParent Navigator is built to help you create that plan in the first place. They solve different problems, and they work well together.
Feature comparison
| Feature | CoParent Navigator | AppClose |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Create your comprehensive parenting plan | Ongoing communication & records |
| Guided parenting-plan builder | Yes, step-by-step wizard | No |
| Research-backed clause library | Yes, covering every area of a plan | No |
| Parenting-time % calculator | Yes | No |
| Plan gap-check / evaluation | Yes | No |
| State-specific guidance | Yes | No |
| Mediation preparation tools | Yes | No |
| Expert-grounded education library | Yes, cited to the field's experts | Limited |
| Secure messaging & court records | No, not what we do | Yes |
| Shared calendar & expense tracking | No, not what we do | Yes |
| Pricing model | Free to start; affordable one-time/again-as-needed | Paid (was free) |
AppClose feature and pricing details change over time; last reviewed July 2026. Verify current details on their site .
Where AppClose is strong
- Broad coordination toolkit: messaging, calls, calendar, expenses, payments
- Unalterable message history for accountability
- Discounts and free accounts for hardship, DV survivors, and military
Pricing: Previously free; moved to a paid subscription in 2026 (with a free trial and hardship programs).
Where CoParent Navigator is strong
- A guided, step-by-step parenting-plan builder
- A comprehensive clause library covering every area of a parenting plan
- A plan gap-check that flags what you have missed
- State-specific guidance and mediation-prep tools
- An expert-grounded library, cited to the field's leading voices
Use them together
The strongest setup for most families is both: use CoParent Navigator to think through and draft a comprehensive parenting plan, then use AppClose to handle the messaging, calendar, and expense records once that plan is in place. One gets the agreement right; the other keeps you organized while you live it.
CoParent Navigator is an educational and drafting tool, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice.
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