2houses is the quiet value option of the category. Belgian-built, ~370,000+ families, and one of the few priced per family (~£99/yr) rather than per parent. Its strongest card is expense tracking. Its two weaknesses are the things Larkling leads with: it has no AI tone coaching, and it isn’t free.
How They Compare (2026)
| Feature | 2houses | 🐦 Larkling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~£99/yr per family | Free |
| AI tone coaching | No | Yes — free |
| Non-editable messaging | Yes | Yes |
| Shared calendar + expenses | Yes (expenses strong) | Yes |
| Works when co-parent won’t join | No | Yes — Solo Mode |
| Built for all families | No | Yes |
| UK / EU data | No | Yes — EU servers |
The Honest Trade-Off
To be fair to 2houses, 2houses has genuinely strong expense tracking, a single per-family price, and 370,000+ families. It’s a solid choice — the catch is there’s no AI tone coaching, it’s less recognised in UK courts, and you still pay ~£99/yr.
The fairest thing to say about 2houses is that it’s a decent, reasonably-priced tool — just one missing the two things that now separate co-parenting apps: AI that reduces conflict, and a genuinely free tier. For roughly the same features, free with AI included, Larkling is the stronger call.
Get the Core Tools — Free 🐦
Shared calendar, expenses and messaging free — plus the AI tone coaching 2houses doesn’t offer.
Get Larkling FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Is 2houses free?
No — 2houses costs roughly £99 per year for the whole family. Larkling is free,
Is 2houses court-recognised in the UK?
Less so than OurFamilyWizard or TalkingParents. Larkling provides time-stamped, non-editable, exportable records that are helpful for family proceedings — free.
Does 2houses have AI tone coaching?
No. 2houses has no tone-checking or AI message help. Larkling’s AI Tone Coach is included free.
Can I use Larkling if my co-parent won’t join?
Yes — Solo Mode lets you track schedules, expenses and journal independently. 2houses and most paid apps assume both parents subscribe.
Which is the best-value co-parenting app?
Larkling — same core tools (calendar, messaging, expenses) free, plus AI tone coaching and Solo Mode. 2houses is good but costs ~£99/yr.
Further reading: What Co-Parenting Apps Cost 2026 | The Free Co-Parenting App | Civly vs Larkling | Parenting Path vs Larkling | Larkling Blog