# AppClose: Co-Parent Essentials

> The Most Trusted Co-Parenting App.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appclose.androidapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appclose.androidapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.appclose.androidapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AppClose, Inc
- **Category:** PARENTING
- **Downloads:** 1,291,576
- **Rating:** 4.32 / 5 (30,079 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.7.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-10
- **First published:** 2016-05-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 108 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appclose.androidapp)
- **Website:** [https://appclose.com/](https://appclose.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://appclose.com/privacy.html](https://appclose.com/privacy.html)

## Description

AppClose is the world’s most widely used and court-ordered co-parenting platform, trusted by families and professionals across all 50 states and in Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. It keeps co-parents organized, connected, and compliant with court orders through secure, unalterable messages, calls, calendars, and records. AppClose was named to Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business for Operational Excellence, reflecting our commitment to simplifying co-parenting while prioritizing children’s well-being.

Key capabilities include:
- Secure one-on-one and group messages (unalterable)
- Unlimited audio and video calls
- Shared calendars for events, appointments, and parenting schedules
- Parenting-time tracker (planned vs. actual)
- Add stepparents, grandparents, childcare providers, guardians ad litem, and attorneys
- Save and share important child details (allergies, medications, school info, emergency contacts)
- Unlimited secure file storage for photos, receipts, and documents
- Private, non-trackable Check-In for arrival and departure logs
- Quick pick-up, drop-off, and switch-day requests
- Track expenses and reimbursements via ipayou
- Export court-ready records (messages, calls, check-ins, expenses, notes, and more)
- AppClose Solo for non-users (send requests via text, email, or social media)
- Military-friendly updates via email when app access is restricted
- Built for real-world co-parenting across various arrangements (joint custody, blended families, etc.)
- U.S.-based support team for families and professionals

## Rankings

- #58,877 — Overall
- #3 — Parenting (Gross)
- #17 — Parenting (Free)
- #4 — close
- #6 — non-custodial

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.appclose.androidapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.hihonor.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.hihonor.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.hihonor.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.vivo.notification.permission.BADGE_ICON`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Reviews consistently report that AppClose shifted from free or court-mandated use to a paid subscription, with charges for messaging and features essential for court communications. Users cite difficult cancellation, poor support, and slow refunds. Reliability issues include login problems, flaky video calls, and inaccessible chat logs. DV-victim waivers are reportedly not reliably processed. Overall sentiment is negative, citing price, access hurdles, and support responsiveness, though a few users note easy sign-up and continued use for some.

### Pros

- Easy sign-up process.
- Provides messaging and video chat features that are used for co-parent communications.
- Some users have been using the app for years, indicating ongoing utility for certain cases.

### Cons

- Transition to paid subscription after court order; charges for messaging and essential features; refunds and waivers are unclear or not honored.
- Poor or non-existent customer support; automated responses; slow or no refunds after cancellation attempts.
- Reliability issues: login problems after changing phone numbers; inconsistent video calls; inability to access chat logs required for court evidence.
- Waivers for DV victims are not reliably processed or communicated; lack of clear policy.
- Features frequently locked behind subscription, making the app less usable for those mandated to use it.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appclose.androidapp)