I’m building a co-parenting app — what’s actually helped you (or made things worse)?
Hey, quick one, and I’ll be upfront.
I’m currently building my own co-parenting app, mainly because of what I’ve run into going through this myself.
What pushed me into it was noticing how many apps now put the basics behind paywalls; things like messaging, or even just being able to sense-check a message before sending it.
I get why they do it, but at the same time those are the bits you rely on most day-to-day. And when things are already stressful, it just adds another layer to it.
So instead of just complaining about it, I started putting something together based on what I actually needed going through the process.
The approach is pretty simple:
- keep messaging free
- keep tone review free (just a quick “how might this come across?” check before sending)
- keep the basics there (records, shared calendar, change requests)
Then layer optional stuff on top if people want it (like exports etc).
What I’ve found more useful than anything though isn’t a feature - it’s just small, neutral feedback over time. Stuff like:
Most requests this week were responded to within a day
Keeping communication timely can help avoid misunderstandings
🟣 91% response rate
Nothing heavy or judgemental; just something that stops things quietly drifting or escalating.
A lot of it has just come from thinking “this would’ve helped here” at different points while going through it.
That’s why I’m posting really - I want to sanity check whether I’m solving the right problems.
- What’s actually helped you?
- What’s been a waste of time?
- Anything that made things easier (or worse)?
I’ve got a small waitlist here while I figure things out (mainly for feedback, not trying to hard sell anything):
👉 if you want to take a look: Join early access
But yeah — genuinely just interested in hearing real experiences.