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AppClose Pricing in 2026
AppClose is $7.99 a month on the web or $8.99 in the app, with prepaid plans from $5.99 a month and a 60-day free trial. Checked 2 November 2026.
TalkingParents Pricing in 2026
TalkingParents used to have a free plan. Since March 30, 2026 it has three paid tiers — $7, $16 and $32 a month — and the tier decides how many minutes of calls you get, how much storage, what fee you pay on payments, and whether you get the message-coaching tools.
TalkingParents pricing at a glance (checked 2 November 2026)
- Essentials: $7 a month. Enhanced: $16 a month. Ultimate: $32 a month. Annual billing saves 8%.
- Free trial: 30 days.
- No free plan: the company says that since March 30, 2026 a paid subscription is required.
- Fee waiver: available for financial hardship and for survivors of domestic violence.
TalkingParents plans and prices
| Plan | Price per month | Calling | Payment fee | Storage | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $7 | 30 minutes | 4% | 1 GB | Secure messaging, shared calendar, info library, personal journal |
| Enhanced | $16 | 60 minutes | 3% | 15 GB | Everything in Essentials, plus unlimited PDF records |
| Ultimate | $32 | Unlimited | 2% | 50 GB | Sentiment Scanner and Writing Assist, Express Pay, prioritized help desk support, one free full printed records package, unlimited PDF records |
All plans include secure messaging, the shared calendar, the info library and the personal journal. The company's pricing page says annual billing saves 8%. On our arithmetic that is about $77.28, $176.64 and $353.28 a year for the three tiers, but the page shows only the monthly prices and the percentage, so treat those yearly figures as estimates.
What each tier is for
- Essentials is the low-cost way to keep communication documented, with limited calling and storage.
- Enhanced doubles the calling minutes, adds storage and unlimited PDF records.
- Ultimate is the tier with the Sentiment Scanner and Writing Assist, unlimited calling, the lowest payment fee and a printed records package.
The free plan is gone
The company's FAQ says that as of March 30, 2026 you need a paid subscription to use TalkingParents, and that you can apply for a fee waiver if you qualify on financial hardship or as a survivor of domestic violence. The subscription is managed wherever you started it: the App Store, Google Play or the company's website, and its support team cannot manage subscriptions made through app stores.
Do both parents need the same plan?
No. The company says co-parents can communicate even when they are on different plans. That implies each parent chooses and pays for their own plan, so for a pair on the same tier the bill is double the monthly price. For comparison, Co-parenting is USD 8.99 a month for the whole family. See co-parenting app pricing compared.
When TalkingParents makes sense
It suits parents who want the lowest entry price and only need basic documented messaging, with the option to move up if calling or records become important. If the message-coaching tool matters, note that the Sentiment Scanner is on the top tier only. Read OurFamilyWizard alternatives for other options.
Sources
Prices were read from each company's own pricing page on 2 November 2026. They change, so confirm on the company's page before you buy. Source: talkingparents.com/pricing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does TalkingParents cost?
$7 a month for Essentials, $16 for Enhanced and $32 for Ultimate. The company says annual billing saves 8%.
Is TalkingParents free?
No. The company says a paid subscription has been required since March 30, 2026. There is a 30-day free trial and a fee waiver for parents in financial hardship and survivors of domestic violence.
Does TalkingParents have a free trial?
Yes, 30 days on all three tiers, according to the pricing page.
Which TalkingParents plan has the Sentiment Scanner?
Only Ultimate, the $32-a-month tier, which includes the Sentiment Scanner and Writing Assist.
Do both parents need to be on the same TalkingParents plan?
No. The company says co-parents can communicate even if they are on different plans.
2 November 2026
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