| Casewell | OurFamilyWizard | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Private custody journal | Shared co-parenting communication platform |
| Who participates | You alone | Both parents, each with an account |
| Messaging | None — it is not a communication channel | Documented messaging with ToneMeter tone analysis |
| Calendar | Your own handover schedule and reminders | Shared calendar with time trades |
| Writing support | Optional neutral rewrite you approve per suggestion | ToneMeter flags heated wording before sending |
| Expenses | Private log with receipts and reimbursement status | Shared expense log with payment splits |
| Evidence & exports | Timestamped entries, attachments, filtered court-ready PDF bundles | Platform activity records available for legal review |
| Court-ordered use | Not a communication order target | Frequently named in court orders |
| Pricing model | $2.99/wk or $49.99/yr total, 14-day free trial | Per-parent subscription (see current pricing) |
OurFamilyWizard details from ourfamilywizard.com, checked July 9, 2026. Confirm current plans with the provider.
What OurFamilyWizard is for
OurFamilyWizard exists to make communication between two parents accountable. Messages are documented, ToneMeter nudges heated wording down before it sends, the shared calendar handles schedule trades, and expenses route through a system both parents see. Courts across the US order parents onto it precisely because it removes the he-said-she-said around communication. If your conflict lives inside the messages themselves, this is the tool category you need.
What Casewell is for
Casewell documents your experience of co-parenting rather than the conversation between parents. A custody journal entry takes under a minute: category, child, what happened, when, with the screenshot, photo, or receipt attached to that event. Entries accumulate into a timeline you can filter by child, category, or date range and export as a professional PDF — a parenting-time record for your attorney, an expense summary with reimbursement status, or a full bundle for family court preparation. The other parent never joins, never sees it, and can't derail it.
The overlap people ask about
Both apps produce records a legal professional can review, and both offer writing support that cools heated language — ToneMeter on messages in OFW, the optional neutral rewrite on journal entries in Casewell. The difference is scope. OFW's record covers what happened on the platform; Casewell's record covers what you documented from life: the no-show at 5pm, the receipt for the school trip, the pattern across three months of Fridays. Neither substitutes for the other, which is why the practical answer for many higher-conflict situations is both — the ordered channel for talking, the private journal for everything else.
Cost logic
OurFamilyWizard is priced per parent, so the real cost of the platform is usually two subscriptions, sustained for as long as the order or arrangement lasts. Casewell is one $2.99/week or $49.99/year subscription because there is only ever one user. If you're paying for OFW and mostly using your own notes anyway, you're paying platform prices for journal work — see the alternatives comparison for how that decision usually plays out.
Sources checked
Comparison facts are based on public sources and are dated so they can be reviewed later.
- Apple App Store: Casewell checked 2026-07-09.
- OurFamilyWizard website checked 2026-07-09.
Is Casewell a replacement for OurFamilyWizard?
No. If a court ordered OurFamilyWizard, keep using it as directed. Casewell replaces scattered personal notes, screenshots, and spreadsheets — the private record on your side — and works alongside any shared platform.
Can I use Casewell and OurFamilyWizard together?
Yes, and parents in higher-conflict situations often should: OFW carries the between-parent communication, Casewell holds your private record of events, expenses, and evidence the shared feed can't capture.
Which is cheaper, Casewell or OurFamilyWizard?
Casewell is one $2.99/week or $49.99/year subscription for the single user. OurFamilyWizard is priced per parent — check their site for current plans and multiply by two for the realistic total.
How Casewell can help
Casewell helps you keep calm, timestamped, organized documentation with attachments and PDF exports for attorney review, family court preparation, mediation, or your own records.
