Cost Swipe
What will this cost each month?
ParentSplit
$4.99 per parent for Pro. Free works for the basics.
Other options
OFW and TalkingParents cost more per parent. AppClose moved paid-only. Splitwise is cheaper, but not co-parent-first.
AI-Powered Co-Parenting
Split costs.
Keep the peace.
The easiest way to track and manage shared co-parent expenses. AI does the tedious work, so you don't have to. Free tier · $4.99/mo per user for Pro.
Built by co-parents, for co-parents
Building in public
Free to start. Built by co-parents, for co-parents
Stop managing expenses via text.
You're not bad at tracking money — you're just using the wrong tools.
Same conversation, two perspectives. Receipts get lost. Memories disagree. The math drifts. ParentSplit puts the truth in one place — so neither of you has to remember.
Built for co-parents
ParentSplit is specifically designed for parents sharing custody—because we know how complicated it can get.
Divorced or separated parents
Whether it's 50/50 custody or any other arrangement, you need to track shared expenses. We make it painless.
Parents who want documentation
Detailed PDF exports, timestamped records, receipts attached. If you need proof of what was spent, you've got it.
Parents who hate spreadsheets
If your 'expense tracking' is a shared Google Sheet that one of you never updates—this is your upgrade.
Parents who want less conflict
Clear records mean fewer arguments. When everything is documented and approved, there's nothing to fight about.
Divorced or separated parents
Whether it's 50/50 custody or any other arrangement, you need to track shared expenses. We make it painless.
Parents who want documentation
Detailed PDF exports, timestamped records, receipts attached. If you need proof of what was spent, you've got it.
Parents who hate spreadsheets
If your 'expense tracking' is a shared Google Sheet that one of you never updates—this is your upgrade.
Parents who want less conflict
Clear records mean fewer arguments. When everything is documented and approved, there's nothing to fight about.
AI-Powered Workflow
Here's how it works
From receipt to reimbursement in seconds — not hours.
01
Powered by cutting-edge vision AI Snap a photo — AI handles the rest
Our advanced AI instantly reads your receipt and extracts the store name, amount, date, and even individual items. No typing required.
02
AI-powered auto-categorization Review and confirm in seconds
AI pre-fills every field — store, amount, category, split. Just tap confirm. The category gets smarter for each merchant you tag — same store next time, same category, no thinking.
03
Settle up whenever you want
End of the month, end of the week — whenever works for you. The app keeps the score accurately and automatically, so settling is always fair.
Powered by Advanced AI
Cutting-edge AI that actually saves you time
We didn't bolt "AI" on as a buzzword. ParentSplit uses Apple Vision and Google ML Kit on-device, with cloud vision (Google Vision, xAI Grok) as a fallback for the trickiest receipts.
Vision AI Receipt Scanning
Computer vision reads receipts fast — angled, dim, or wrinkled ones included. The toughest images fall back to cloud AI automatically.
Smart Data Extraction
AI pulls out store names, dates, totals, and individual line items—automatically. No manual entry required.
Smart Categorization
ParentSplit learns each merchant the first time you tag it — Costco → Groceries, Dr. Smith's office → Medical. Next scan from the same merchant comes pre-tagged. Falls back to a co-parenting-tuned keyword dictionary when there's no history.
On-device first (Apple Vision, ML Kit). Cloud fallback (Google Vision, xAI Grok). Your choice in Settings.
Ready when you are
Try it free. Takes 2 minutes.
No credit card. Cancel anytime. Built by co-parents, for co-parents
No credit card · Cancel anytime · iOS + Android
A few things people like
Track by kid
Tag any expense by child and see what each one actually costs you.
Both parents approve
Expenses stay pending until both of you confirm. Disagree? Comment on the expense, not in texts.
Custom split percentages
Medical 70/30, school 50/50, extracurriculars 100/0 — set the rule once per category.
iOS or Android — your call
It doesn't matter what you have or what your co-parent has. ParentSplit ships on both, and changes sync between phones in real time.
Export for records
One tap exports a clean PDF or spreadsheet for taxes, records, or your own files.
Track by kid
Tag any expense by child and see what each one actually costs you.
Both parents approve
Expenses stay pending until both of you confirm. Disagree? Comment on the expense, not in texts.
Custom split percentages
Medical 70/30, school 50/50, extracurriculars 100/0 — set the rule once per category.
iOS or Android — your call
It doesn't matter what you have or what your co-parent has. ParentSplit ships on both, and changes sync between phones in real time.
Export for records
One tap exports a clean PDF or spreadsheet for taxes, records, or your own files.
Our Story
Built by co-parents, for co-parents
I've been co-parenting and splitting expenses 50/50 for 9 years. I tried spreadsheets, shared notes, text files in a "kids expenses" folder — something was always broken. Receipts got lost. Settling up ate hours every month. Fairness felt like something I had to hope for, not something I could see.
I'm not a developer. I'm an IT infrastructure guy who has dreamed of shipping a mobile app since the App Store launched in 2008. AI coding tools finally closed the gap between "I know what I need" and "I can actually build it."
So I spent the past year of nights and weekends building the app I wish I'd had 9 years ago. That's ParentSplit — simple, AI-powered, co-parent-first. If I built something that saves you even an hour a month, that's a win.
TA
-TA
Founder · Co-parent for 9 years
AM
Amanda
Expense thread
Can you check the spreadsheet? I think you owe me $47...
ParentSplit shows $47.23. Receipt and approval are attached.
Dentist visit
Jack · receipt saved
Your share
$47.23
Status
Approved
Perfect. Sending it now.
Build in Public
Watch us build it
We post product updates, design decisions, and lessons from 9 years of co-parenting on X and TikTok. Follow along — and tell us what to build next.
How we compare
Same job, different approach.
| Feature | ParentSplit | OurFamilyWizard | TalkingParents | AppClose | Splitwise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $4.99 / parent | $12.50 / parent | $6–$32 / parent | $8.99 / parent | $4.99 |
| OFW shown is the Essentials tier (its most popular). All four co-parenting apps are per-parent — each co-parent subscribes individually. Splitwise Pro is per-account. | |||||
| Free tier | | | | | |
| Among dedicated co-parenting apps only ParentSplit and TalkingParents (web-only) have a free tier. AppClose ended its free tier on 2026-01-01. Splitwise Free is throttled (3–5 expenses/day, 10s cooldown). | |||||
| Built for co-parents | | | | | |
| Splitwise is for roommates and trips. The other four are dedicated co-parenting apps. | |||||
| AI receipt scanning | | | | | |
| ParentSplit on-device (Apple Vision / ML Kit) with cloud fallback. Splitwise Pro has cloud OCR. None of OFW, TalkingParents, or AppClose have it. | |||||
| Custom split % | | | | | |
| 70/30 medical, 50/50 daily, 100/0 extracurriculars — set once per category. Only ParentSplit and Splitwise offer this. | |||||
| Both-parent approval | | | | | |
| Expenses stay pending until both parents confirm; comment thread per expense. | |||||
| Documented exports | | | | | |
| Timestamped audit trail of who added/approved what. PS / OFW / TalkingParents / AppClose all support this; Splitwise does not. | |||||
| iOS + Android | | | | | |
Pricing verified May 2026 from each provider's public pricing page. Spot something out of date? Email info@parentsplit.app and we'll fix it.
Pricing
Free is free, forever — manual logging, 50/50 splits, running balance. Pro adds AI Receipt Scans, Custom Splits, and PDF Exports for $4.99/mo per user.
ParentSplit Pro
$4.99/mo $49.99/year
50 AI receipt scans/month
Custom splits
Unlimited history
Documented exports with receipts
Free is still useful
Manual logging, 50/50 split, running balance, and 3 AI scans.
$0
Free
$0
forever
- 3 AI receipt scans every 30 days
- 50/50 Split Only
- 90 Days History
- Export Reports with receipts
- Priority support
Most Popular Best Value
Pro
$4.99/mo $49.99/year
per user
Complete peace of mind
- 50 AI receipt scans/month
- Custom Splits (60/40, etc)
- Unlimited History
- Documented PDF exports with receipts
Pricing is per user. A shared workspace can have zero, one, or two Pro users. Pro features apply only to the account with an active Pro subscription; the other co-parent can stay Free unless they choose to upgrade.
No credit card needed
Cancel anytime
Billed via App Store / Google Play
Your data is yours
We know this stuff is personal. Here's what we do to keep it safe.
Encrypted everywhere
Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Standard stuff, but important.
We don't sell your data
No ads, no data sales, no broker sharing. We disclose the service providers that process receipts, diagnostics, subscriptions, and optional analytics in the Privacy Policy.
Your data, your call
Download a raw copy of your expense history anytime, on any plan. Documented PDF exports with receipts are a Pro feature.
Encrypted everywhere
Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Standard stuff, but important.
We don't sell your data
No ads, no data sales, no broker sharing. We disclose the service providers that process receipts, diagnostics, subscriptions, and optional analytics in the Privacy Policy.
Your data, your call
Download a raw copy of your expense history anytime, on any plan. Documented PDF exports with receipts are a Pro feature.
Questions
Do both parents need to pay?
No one has to pay; both co-parents can stay on Free. If one parent wants Pro features, only that parent subscribes. Pro follows the user account, not the workspace, so a shared workspace can have one Free user and one Pro user.
What if my co-parent won't use the app?
You can use it solo to track your own expenses. When they're ready, send them your invite code. Most people come around once they see it's easier than texting about money.
Can I use this for taxes or as a communication record?
Yes, you can export documented records with timestamps — who added what, who approved what, and when. ParentSplit is not legal, tax, or financial advice, and we do not guarantee that any court, agency, or reviewer will accept a record.
What if we disagree about an expense?
There's a comment thread on every expense. Hash it out there instead of in texts. The expense stays pending until you both approve.
Do you sell my data?
No — we never sell your data or use it for advertising. Cloud Scan sends receipt images to Google or xAI service providers for extraction; Quick Scan runs on-device where supported. Optional PostHog analytics loads only after consent and is not an ad pixel. When AI training is enabled, ParentSplit may use anonymized, redacted receipt, search, and assistant signals to improve ParentSplit AI; tone review training is separate and opt-in. External AI providers are not allowed to train their models on your data. Your expenses are visible only to you and your co-parent. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
What's free vs. paid?
Free: 3 AI receipt scans per month, 50/50 split, 90 days history. Pro ($4.99/mo per user): 50 AI scans per month, the ParentSplit AI copilot, custom splits, unlimited history, and documented exports for that subscribing account.
Ready to stop arguing about receipts?
Takes about 2 minutes to set up. Invite your co-parent with a code. Start logging expenses. It's that simple.
