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 Cozi
Cozi shares calendars and lists across a household. Harbor is for separated parents: timestamped messaging, expense splits, Temperature Check, GPS check-ins, and court-ready exports for $49.99/year. If the problem is conflict, money, or a record — not groceries — use Harbor.
Cozi at a glance
- Free ad-supported tier; Gold and Max are paid upgrades
- Paid plans commonly about $39–$80/year for the household
- Shared family calendar and lists — not a co-parenting records app.
Pricing from Cozi pricing, last checked August 17, 2026.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Harbor | Cozi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99/month or $49.99/year after a 7-day trial | Free tier; paid Gold/Max often ~$39–$80/year |
| Who pays | Per person | Household |
| Documented messaging | Timestamped, non-editable chat with topics and read receipts | Not documented co-parent messaging |
| Tone check before send | Temperature Check scores tone and offers a calmer rewrite | No |
| Expenses | Splits, payments, receipt OCR, and exports in one ledger | No co-parent expense ledger |
| Custody calendar | Schedules, exceptions, and Google / Apple / Outlook sync | Shared family calendar, not a custody-records calendar |
| Works with one parent | Yes — start solo and keep a record | Yes, as a personal/family calendar |
| GPS exchange check-ins | Location-verified handoffs with on-time / late tracking | No |
| Professional access | Read-only invites for lawyers, mediators, and coaches | No |
| Court-ready exports | One-tap message, expense, and calendar reports | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, and web | iOS, Android, and web |
When to pick Cozi
Keep Cozi if you and the other parent get along and only need a family calendar. Switch to Harbor when you need documented messages, expense splits, Temperature Check, or exportable records. Cozi is not a substitute for a co-parenting records app.
- Easy shared family calendar
- Free tier lowers adoption friction
- Strong for lists and household logistics
Where Harbor is usually stronger
Cozi is a good family organizer. It is not built for separated-parent documentation. Harbor is the purpose-built co-parenting app.
- Not a documented co-parent messaging system
- No expense ledger or court-ready exports
- No Temperature Check or GPS exchange check-ins
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozi a co-parenting app?
No. Cozi is a general family organizer. Harbor is built for separated parents who need documented messaging, expenses, and exports.
Can I use Cozi after a separation?
You can share a calendar if conflict is low. When you need a record of messages or money, use a dedicated app like Harbor.
Is Harbor more expensive than Cozi?
Harbor is $49.99/year. Cozi has a free tier and paid plans around $39–$80/year. You are paying Harbor for records, expenses, and tone check — not just a calendar.
Does Cozi have a tone checker?
No. Temperature Check is a Harbor messaging feature.
Related Harbor pages: Features, court-order language, and free parenting-plan builder.
Try Harbor
Harbor is $9.99/month or $49.99/year per person after a 7-day trial and includes messaging, expenses, a custody calendar, and Temperature Check. Use the app named in a court order if one is specified.