Been using TalkingParents for about 6 months, considering switching to OFW. Anyone tried both? TalkingParents is cheaper and simpler but I'm wondering if I'm missing features. The expense tracking and calendar integration in OFW looks solid but I don't want to switch unless it's actually better.
What's your honest take?
I'm on TalkingParents and haven't felt like I was missing much. The expense tracker is nice but honestly we just screenshots stuff and send it with messages. If it works for you and you're not having communication problems, switching might be overkill.
OFW is more robust but it's also kind of a pain to navigate honestly. TalkingParents is simpler which means there's less to screw up. You only really need OFW if you're dealing with high-conflict stuff and need the records to be airtight.
Both are fine. Real question is whether your ex will actually use whichever one you pick. I switched to TalkingParents because OFW was confusing my ex
Used both. OFW has better scheduling and that expense tracking is legit useful for big items. But TalkingParents is cheaper and if your co-parenting situation is decent, the simplicity is actually a feature not a bug. How's your communication with your ex? That should drive the choice.
The built-in calendar on OFW is way better than TP's IMO. But it's also $120/year vs like $50. For basic back and forth 'which pickup time' TalkingParents does the job fine.
honestly the real answer is: which one will your ex actually use consistently? I switched to OFW because my ex kept 'missing' messages on TP. Might be a them problem but the tool that actually gets used is the best tool.
Used both. TalkingParents is fine for basic stuff but OFW's expense tracking is actually really useful if you split costs for stuff. Worth the upgrade if you argue about money with your ex
The calendar features on OFW are way better for managing custody switches. That said, TalkingParents does the job for like $60/year so only switch if you need those extras
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Honestly I think the cheaper app is better because it means you're not overthinking things. These apps can get kind of petty. What specific features are you worried you're missing?
OFW has better legal documentation if you ever need proof of communication for court. That's the main reason to switch if custody ever gets contentious again