Harbor at a glance
- $9.99/month or $49.99/year after a 7-day trial
- Subscription is $9.99/month or $49.99/year per person
- Messaging, expenses, custody calendar, Temperature Check, and exports
- Works solo or with both parents · iOS, Android, and web
Harbor vs WeParent
Both include a calendar and communication. Harbor is $49.99/year per person with Temperature Check, GPS check-ins, and one-tap exports. WeParent leans planner-and-to-do; family pricing is often higher than Harbor’s annual plan.
WeParent at a glance
- Often listed near $9.99–$19.99/month depending on plan and billing page
- Discounted annual billing is sometimes offered; confirm live pricing
- Planner-style co-parenting app with calendars, to-dos, and family-level billing.
Pricing from WeParent pricing, last checked August 17, 2026.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Harbor | WeParent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99/month or $49.99/year after a 7-day trial | Often ~$10–$20/month per family; confirm live plans |
| Who pays | ✅ Per parent | ✅ Typically household / family |
| Documented messaging | ✅ Timestamped, non-editable chat with topics and read receipts | ⚠️ In-app messaging |
| Search and bookmark messages | ✅ Full-text search plus private bookmark folders | ❌ No published search or bookmark tools |
| Tone check before send | ✅ Temperature Check scores tone and offers a calmer rewrite | ❌ No tone checker |
| Expenses | ✅ Splits, payments, receipt OCR, and exports in one ledger | ✅ Expense tracking available |
| Custody calendar | ✅ Schedules, exceptions, and Google / Apple / Outlook sync | ✅ Planner-style custody calendar |
| Works with one parent | ✅ Yes: start solo and keep a record | ✅ Works with one parent |
| GPS exchange check-ins | ✅ Location-verified handoffs with on-time / late tracking | ❌ No Harbor-style GPS exchange tracking |
| Professional access | ✅ Read-only invites for lawyers, mediators, and coaches | ⚠️ Limited |
| Court-ready exports | ✅ One-tap message, expense, and calendar reports | ⚠️ Organization first; exports are secondary |
| Platforms | ✅ iOS, Android, and web | ✅ iOS, Android, and web |
When to pick WeParent
Pick WeParent if you already like its planner UI and both parents will use the lists. Pick Harbor for Temperature Check, GPS check-ins, receipt OCR, and $49.99/year per-person pricing with court-ready exports.
- Planner-oriented calendars and to-dos
- Family-level billing on many plans
- Cross-platform use
Where Harbor is usually stronger
WeParent is a solid organizer. Harbor usually wins when expenses, tone checking, and exportable records matter as much as the calendar.
- Usually more expensive than Harbor’s annual per-person plan
- No Temperature Check
- Weaker court-ready export workflow
Frequently asked questions
Is Harbor cheaper than WeParent?
Harbor is $49.99/year per person. WeParent is often listed near $10–$20/month. Harbor is usually lower for a full year. Confirm WeParent’s current page.
Does WeParent have a tone checker?
No. Harbor Temperature Check scores tone and offers a rewrite before send.
Does WeParent have message search and bookmarks?
Not as a published feature. Harbor lets you search past messages and save them to bookmark folders.
Which app is better for expenses and records?
Harbor keeps splits, receipt scans, payments, and exports in one ledger next to messaging and the calendar.
Can both apps handle a custody calendar?
Yes. Harbor also syncs to Google, Apple, and Outlook.
Related Harbor pages: Features, court-order language, and free parenting-plan builder.
Try Harbor
$9.99/month or $49.99/year per person after a 7-day trial. Messaging, expenses, calendar, and Temperature Check. Use a court-named app if one is specified.