The short answer
OurFamilyWizard (OFW) is a strong tool for high-conflict separations: timestamped messages, expense tracking, payments and records you can hand to a court. It is also paid by each parent separately – from $110 a year for the Basic plan up to $299.88 a year for Max, so a family typically pays $220–600 a year.
MamaPapaWeek does one thing: the custody schedule. Pick your rotation, see who has the children today, when the next handover is, and share the calendar with the other parent – who can view it without an account or a subscription.
OurFamilyWizard vs MamaPapaWeek
| OurFamilyWizard | MamaPapaWeek | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $110–299.88 per parent per year | Free; Standard €19 per year per family |
| Who pays | Each parent needs their own subscription | Nobody has to; the other parent views for free |
| Shared custody calendar | Yes | Yes, with ready-made rotations (7-7, 2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, every other weekend) |
| Messaging between parents | Yes, timestamped | No |
| Expenses and payments | Yes | No |
| Records for court | Yes | No |
| Free trial / free plan | 30-day money-back guarantee | Free plan without time limit |
OurFamilyWizard prices and features as listed on its official pricing page on 2 October 2026; OFW also offers fee waivers and a military discount. MamaPapaWeek extras that are not part of this comparison: packing lists for handovers, yearly balance of days per parent, printable A4 calendars, Google/Apple Calendar subscription and 21 languages.
What you get with MamaPapaWeek
- A schedule in 30 seconds. Choose a rotation, tap which day the change happens, done. No sign-up needed to try it.
- One link for both homes. The other parent opens the link or scans the QR code – no app store, no account, no invitation flow.
- Handovers you don't have to remember. The next handover is always on top, with optional reminders and a list of things that must travel with the kids.
- Fair-share overview. The yearly balance shows how many days the children spend with each parent – useful when you agree on holidays.
- In your normal calendar. Add the schedule to Google Calendar or Apple Calendar; changes appear on their own.
When to stay with OurFamilyWizard
Be honest with yourself about what you need. Stay with OFW (or a similar tool like TalkingParents) if:
- communication with the other parent is difficult and you want every message timestamped and unchangeable,
- a court or mediator asked you to use it, or you expect to need records as evidence,
- you split many expenses and want payments and reimbursements tracked in one place.
Many families use both: a communication tool for the hard conversations and a simple shared calendar that both parents and grandparents can actually read.
Switching takes two minutes
- Open MamaPapaWeek and choose your rotation (for example alternating weeks or 2-2-5-5).
- Tap the day of the next handover and who has the children now.
- Save the calendar and send the link to the other parent – or print the year as a PDF for the fridge.
FAQ
Is MamaPapaWeek really free?
Yes. Creating a schedule, sharing it, printing it and adding it to your phone's calendar is free. The optional Standard plan (€19 a year per family) adds editing by the second parent, change history and up to five calendars.
Does the other parent need an account?
No. Anyone with the link can view the schedule. An account is only needed for the person who saves and edits it.
Can I use MamaPapaWeek as evidence in court?
It is not designed for that. It shows an agreed schedule, but it does not keep tamper-proof records of messages or changes. If you need court-ready documentation, a tool like OurFamilyWizard is the better choice.
Does it work on iPhone?
Yes, in the browser, and the schedule can be added to Apple Calendar. An Android app is on its way to Google Play.