Kid Pickup vs OurFamilyWizard vs TalkingParents
OurFamilyWizard and TalkingParents are built for co-parents who need a documented record: messages, calls, payments and printable records. Kid Pickup is logistics for co-parents who mainly need to know who’s getting the kids.
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OurFamilyWizard
A co-parenting app built around documented communication.
What it does well
- Messages with first-viewed timestamps, and help rewriting a tense message.
- Shared expense tracking, with payments between parents through OFWpay.
- Documented video and audio calls, unlimited PDF records, and certified records that are notarized and mailed.
- Free access for your legal or mental health professionals. Third-party accounts are free and can see the calendar and use the message board.
Where it stops
- Each parent buys their own subscription.
- Third-party accounts can’t read messages between the parents.
TalkingParents
A co-parenting app for secure messaging and records.
What it does well
- Secure messaging, a shared calendar, an info library and a personal journal.
- Accountable Calling, Accountable Payments and vault file storage.
- Unlimited PDF records and printed records packages.
Where it stops
- Accounts are limited to two members, so grandparents or sitters can’t be added.
- Since March 30, 2026, it needs a paid subscription; the free tier is gone.
What Kid Pickup does instead
- Works with one parent. The other parent doesn’t have to join.
- One household price. Grandparents, sitters and a co-parent don’t pay.
- Your helpers get their own accounts and take on pickups themselves.
- No records, calls or payments. It’s for who’s going, not for court.
Who should pick which
Choose OurFamilyWizard or TalkingParents if you need documented communication, records or payments between parents.
Choose Kid Pickup if the co-parenting mostly works and what you need is your household’s pickups covered, with your own people.
Pricing side by side
| App | Price | App Store rating |
|---|---|---|
| OurFamilyWizard | Per parent, per year: $110 (Basic) to $299.88 (Max). About $220 to $600 a year for two parents. | — |
| TalkingParents | $7, $16 or $32 a month, about 8% less billed annually. | — |
| Kid Pickup | Family $59.99/yr or $5.99/mo. Premium $9.99/mo or $119.99/yr. One price per family. 14-day free trial. | 5.0 on 1 rating (Canada store) |
Prices in US dollars, as of September 2026. App Store prices are shown in your local currency.
Sources
Every fact about another app on this page comes from these pages, checked September 2026. If something’s changed, tell us at hello@kidpickup.com and we’ll fix it.
Questions parents ask
Can Kid Pickup be used for court?
No. It has no message records or certified exports. If you need those, OurFamilyWizard and TalkingParents are built for it.
Does each parent pay for Kid Pickup?
No. One subscription covers the family, including a co-parent you invite.