What the products describe
This comparison is published by Custody Ninja, not an independent testing service. Features and plans can change; check the linked official pages before choosing.
- Custody Ninja
- A private record for one parent: journal, calendar, messages, Papers, expenses and printable packets subject to plan gates. They never get a login.
- Custody Proof
- Its official description presents a private one-parent record with parenting-time tracking, incidents, evidence, expenses and report exports.
- BestInterest
- Its official features include communication tools, private journal entries, a shared custody calendar, expenses and structured reports.
- OurFamilyWizard
- Its official features describe shared-parenting messaging, calendars, expenses, calls and family-information tools.
No competitor prices, security guarantees or performance ratings are assumed here.
How to compare
1. Decide private versus shared
A record you keep alone is different from a place to exchange messages. An order naming a communication app still matters.
2. Try a small real workflow
Use an ordinary event, a receipt and a message you are authorized to keep. Check how you review, link and export those records.
3. Read the current terms
Verify plans, export access, privacy policies and cancellation terms directly with each provider. Do not assume feature descriptions mean every plan includes them.
4. Review the result with your attorney
A useful export should let a reviewer trace a fact to its source. Court evidence rules still apply regardless of the app.
Worked example
Sample decision: a parent who already communicates through an ordered app needs a separate record of late exchanges and receipts. A private documentation tool may complement that channel. A parent seeking shared schedule changes should assess shared tools instead of assuming a private vault sends requests.
Official sources and local rules
State court self-help information is a starting point. These California resources illustrate court preparation, not nationwide rules. Find your own state and local court’s instructions; custody matters generally use state courts, and filing, service and evidence requirements vary.
How to do this in Custody Ninja
Custody Ninja keeps a private vault for one parent with dated logs, Papers, expenses and printable packets subject to plan gates. Try Scout and inspect the sample packet before deciding.
Scout is free. They never get a login.
Questions parents ask
Is this an independent ranking?
No. This comparison is published by Custody Ninja. It describes different uses, not a tested ranking or endorsement.
Why are competitor prices omitted?
Plans and inclusions can change. Follow each official product link to check current terms before choosing.