Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7.3 million single-mother family groups in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (CPS 2023). Most general parenting apps were not designed for their specific challenges: solo scheduling, custody logistics, community isolation, and the absence of a co-parent backup. This FAQ addresses the most common questions about apps built for single moms.
Last updated: May 2026
Mamentum is the only app built specifically for single mothers, not as a feature added to a general parenting platform. It combines local mom-to-mom matching, 30+ themed support communities, a custody-aware shared calendar, local event discovery, and a mom-recommended local services directory. It is free to download with no data selling.
General parenting apps (BabyCenter, What to Expect, The Bump) target new parents broadly. Mamentum targets the specific experience of parenting alone, including co-parenting logistics, domestic violence safety features, and single-mom financial resources.
A useful app for single moms should include:
Mamentum includes all four. Its calendar includes Google two-way sync, RRULE recurrence, and drag-to-reschedule. Messaging is end-to-end encrypted.
Yes. Mamentum is free to download on iOS with full access to all features during its beta and launch phase. There are no subscription fees and no in-app purchases required.
A premium tier with advanced features is planned post-launch, but the core app, including MomMatch, Support Circles, events, calendar, and messaging, remains free.
Peanut is a general mom networking app. Mamentum is built specifically for single mothers. The key differences:
| Feature | Mamentum | Peanut |
|---|---|---|
| Single-mom focus | Yes — built specifically for solo/single moms | No — targets all moms |
| Custody calendar | Yes — Google sync, RRULE recurrence | No |
| DV safety features | Yes — screenshot guard, encrypted DMs | No |
| Support Circles | 35+ circles, 9 categories | Communities feature (general) |
| Local matching algorithm | Yes — zip + child age + lifestyle | Basic proximity matching |
| No data selling | Yes | Sells behavioral data |
| Financial resources | Yes — Benefits Navigator | No |
Mamentum addresses the lived experience of single parenting: logistics overload, isolation, financial pressure, safety. Not just social connection.
No. A wave of AI assistants now promises to carry a single mom's mental load over text. Mamentum is the opposite bet: a bot can remember your calendar, but it can't be your people. Mamentum connects you with real single moms nearby, plus community circles, custody tools, and privacy built for safety — created by a single mom, not a chatbot.
MomMatch is Mamentum's local matching feature. It pairs single moms based on geographic proximity (postal code), children's ages, and lifestyle compatibility. The goal is to surface one-on-one connections with moms who share similar circumstances — not a broad social feed.
MomMatch functions more like a friendship-matching tool than a general social network, and is the core differentiator that general parenting apps do not offer.
Mamentum was designed with single-mom privacy as a first principle, including for domestic violence survivors. Specific protections include:
The app explicitly targets women who may need to limit their digital footprint.
Mamentum's Support Circles include 30+ themed communities across 9 categories:
Circles support anonymous posting for sensitive topics.
Yes. Mamentum's Shared Calendar includes Google two-way sync, custody scheduling with alternating-week patterns, RRULE recurrence for repeating events, and drag-to-reschedule. It is designed for co-parenting logistics.
The calendar coordinates handoffs, manages children's activities across two households, and tracks schedule changes. It integrates with the rest of the app, connecting calendar events to RSVPs and morning briefings.
Local matching, 35+ support circles, custody calendar, encrypted messaging. No data selling. Ever.
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