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.
- OurFamilyWizard
- OurFamilyWizard describes a shared-parenting platform with messaging, calendars, expenses, calls and family-information tools.
No competitor prices, security guarantees or performance ratings are assumed here.
How to compare
1. Identify your requirement
List the records you need and any communication channel your order requires. Do not replace a required channel based on an app comparison.
2. Compare actual records
Check how an event, original file and expense can be recorded, reviewed and exported. Verify what is included in the plan you are considering.
3. Check privacy and access
Read the provider’s privacy policy and account-access terms. Do not assume a shared feature makes every part of an account shared.
4. Test the export
Use a small permitted record and inspect the output. Ask your attorney about relevant dates, source files and local presentation rules.
Worked example
Sample decision: a parent already has a place to communicate but needs a private dated log with linked receipts. They compare the private-record workflow rather than assuming either product will enforce an order. If coordination is the priority, they review OurFamilyWizard’s current communication features directly.
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
In Custody Ninja, record the event in Write it down, attach supporting records in Papers and review a packet under your plan’s existing access rules. No co-parent invitation is needed.
Scout is free. They never get a login.
Questions parents ask
Does Custody Ninja replace a court-ordered app?
No. Continue using the communication channel your order requires. A private record can be kept separately.
Which app will a judge accept?
No provider can make that decision for your court. Ask an attorney about relevance, authentication and local evidence rules.