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 Fayr
Both target co-parent messaging and scheduling. Harbor publishes $9.99/month or $49.99/year per person and includes Temperature Check, receipt OCR, GPS check-ins, and one-tap exports. Fayr’s public pricing is harder to pin down, which makes side-by-side cost comparisons unreliable.
Fayr at a glance
- Public list pricing is limited — check Fayr’s current offers
- Annual options may exist depending on the current plan page
- Co-parenting app with communication and scheduling; public pricing is less clear.
Pricing from Fayr pricing, last checked August 17, 2026.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Harbor | Fayr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99/month or $49.99/year after a 7-day trial | Not clearly listed; verify on fayr.com |
| Who pays | Per person | Confirm on current Fayr plans |
| Documented messaging | Timestamped, non-editable chat with topics and read receipts | In-app co-parent messaging |
| Tone check before send | Temperature Check scores tone and offers a calmer rewrite | No published tone checker |
| Expenses | Splits, payments, receipt OCR, and exports in one ledger | Expense tools available |
| Custody calendar | Schedules, exceptions, and Google / Apple / Outlook sync | Shared scheduling |
| Works with one parent | Yes — start solo and keep a record | Typically usable by one parent |
| GPS exchange check-ins | Location-verified handoffs with on-time / late tracking | Not Harbor-style GPS exchange tracking |
| Professional access | Read-only invites for lawyers, mediators, and coaches | Limited / varies |
| Court-ready exports | One-tap message, expense, and calendar reports | Weaker public export story than Harbor |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, and web | Mobile-first; confirm web access |
When to pick Fayr
Consider Fayr if you already prefer its interface and can confirm live pricing. Choose Harbor when you want published pricing ($49.99/year per person), Temperature Check, GPS check-ins, and court-ready exports.
- Modern co-parent app positioning
- Communication and scheduling workflows
- Alternative brand for comparison shoppers
Where Harbor is usually stronger
Fayr can cover core coordination. Harbor is easier to recommend because the price, platforms, and records workflow are public and specific.
- Public pricing is less straightforward than Harbor’s
- No published Temperature Check equivalent
- Legal-workflow familiarity varies by market
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayr cheaper than Harbor?
Harbor is $49.99/year per person. Fayr does not publish a stable public price that we can quote — compare their current checkout with Harbor’s listed plans.
Does Fayr have a tone checker like Harbor Temperature Check?
Not as a published equivalent. Harbor Temperature Check scores draft tone and offers a rewrite before send.
Which app is clearer for records and exports?
Harbor is built around one-tap message, expense, and calendar exports. That workflow is a first-class Harbor feature.
Can I start Harbor with one parent?
Yes. Harbor works solo until the other parent joins.
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.