Version 2.9.2 introduces design and system updates that make using Alimentor feel more fluid and flexible — especially on iPad.
Updated Interface with Liquid Glass
Alimentor now uses Apple’s Liquid Glass design, which brings a light, modern touch to user interface elements.
The updated look feels at home in iOS 26, with subtle effects that follow your interactions.
Resizable iPad Window
On iPad, you can now adjust the size of the app’s window — helpful when reviewing records alongside your calendar, notes, or messages.
Whether full-screen or side by side, Alimentor adapts to your workspace.
Optimized for iOS 26
This update also includes internal changes to work seamlessly with iOS 26 —
and to keep everything running smoothly as Apple continues to evolve the system.
Looking Ahead
We’re now working on bringing the Liquid Glass experience to the Mac version of Alimentor on macOS 26.
If you have ideas, suggestions, or notice anything unexpected — we’d love to hear from you.
Just drop us a note at feedback@alimentor.org.
Activity Log: A Small Safety Net for Big Peace of Mind
Easily check recent sync activity and deleted records, so you can trace changes and understand what happened if something seems unusual.
Most parents will never need it—but if something in Alimentor ever looks off, the new Activity Log in version 2.8.9 gives you a quick way to check what happened. Think of it as a quiet, just‑in‑case helper that’s there when you want extra reassurance.
Activity Log doesn’t record every tap. It lists only events that help diagnose issues—for example:
Sync activity – useful when your internet connection was unstable or Apple’s services were temporarily unavailable.
Storage‑related sync problems – for example, when your iCloud storage is full and uploads pause.
Record removals – including situations where a co‑parent created and later deleted their own records. This visibility can be helpful in high‑conflict situations: you can confirm that something existed and was later retracted. (Shared data is read‑only: neither parent can edit or delete the other’s entries.)
The log keeps a short, rolling history (up to 250 entries) so you can look back with confidence. It’s device-specific and private (not transmitted to cloud servers), and you can export it as a text file for your records or to share with support.
Where to find it:
iOS
In the Settings tab, tap Activity Log.
Mac
From the Window menu, choose Activity Log⌥⌘L.
Quick Safety & Security Tips
Since we’re focused on keeping your data safe, here’s a quick reminder of some easy habits that go a long way:
Don’t hand over an unlocked device to anyone who might tamper with records.
For example, if your children use an iPad that’s signed in with your Apple ID, be aware that—unless Alimentor is locked—they (or anyone using that device) can open the app and view, edit, or delete your records; those changes will sync to your other devices. Use a strong device passcode and keep biometric authentication enabled.
iOS
For elevated security on devices running iOS 18 or later, consider
locking access to Alimentor with Face ID / Touch ID.
Press and hold the Alimentor icon, then choose Require Face ID to add an extra unlock step before anyone can open the app. Heads-up: when app locking is enabled, Alimentor widgets are hidden and can’t be used until you turn the lock off – choose the setting that best balances security and convenience.
Keep iCloud and device storage healthy.
Leave enough free iCloud space and on‑device storage, and use a reliable internet connection.
Mac Apple menu > System Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage.
Device storage:
iOS Settings app > General > iPhone/iPad Storage.
Mac Apple menu > System Settings > General > Storage.
Share Your Feedback
If you have suggestions for what you’d like the Activity Log to show in the future, we’d love to hear them. To share your feedback, please email us at:
feedback@alimentor.org.
Holiday-Anchored Repeats
Set events to repeat before, on, or after moving holidays
like Easter Sunday and Labor Day
– Alimentor now does all the date-shifting for you.
Anchor recurring events to moving holidays.
Anchor recurring events to moving holidays.
Family-court parenting plans often include
a detailed "holiday schedule",
assigning time on Easter, Christmas, Mother’s and Father’s Day,
and long weekends like Thanksgiving or Labour Day.
The language is typically precise and offset-based:
"Parenting time begins at 6 p.m.
the day before Easter in odd-numbered years."
Until now, setting up such rules in Alimentor
meant manually tweaking each year’s occurrences
whenever the holiday shifted.
With version 2.8.8, that work disappears.
Alimentor can now link any yearly recurring event to
a moving holiday and preserve the correct offset
for each occurrence.
To anchor a recurring event to a moving holiday:
Set Frequency to Yearly,
then choose the interval – for example,
Every 2 years.
From the Relative To list, select the holiday.
The list shows holidays that fall within ± 30 days
of the event’s start date.
Position the first occurrence exactly where you need it
– for instance, 6 p.m. one day before Easter.
Alimentor remembers that offset and schedules every future occurrence
the same number of days before, on, or after the holiday
– no extra fields to fill out.
Availability
Holiday-anchored repeats are available
in Alimentor version 2.8.8 for users in
the United States, Canada, and Australia.
To ensure syncing works correctly,
please update the app on all of your devices.
If the holiday you need is not listed – or if you use Alimentor in another country
and would like this feature – please let us know at
feedback@alimentor.org.
As a workaround, you can create a standard yearly recurring event
and manually adjust each occurrence to match your local holiday dates.
Week Numbers in Calendar
Show week numbers in Alimentor’s calendars—ideal for
tracking alternating custody in odd vs. even weeks.
If your parenting plan rotates custody based on odd and even weeks,
enabling week numbers makes reviewing your calendar much easier.
Starting with version 2.8.7, Alimentor can display week numbers
– both in the app and in exported PDF reports
– so you can quickly see which week you're in at a glance.
How to show week numbers in the app:
iOS
In the Settings tab,
turn on the Week Numbers switch.
Mac
In the Filters sidebar,
check Week Numbers under Extras.
How to include week numbers in reports:
Open the Report view and select the Setup button.
Scroll down to the Calendar section.
Turn on Week Numbers.
Smarter Reports with Filters, Hashtags, and Custom Titles
Create more focused reports by filtering records,
organizing with hashtags, and customizing section titles.
Alimentor 2.8.1 introduces new tools
to help you create clearer, more personalized reports.
Whether you're organizing records for your own review,
sharing them with the other parent,
or preparing documentation for legal purposes,
these updates help you focus on what matters
– and leave out what doesn’t.
Text Filters and Hashtags
The easiest way to keep your records organized is still the simplest:
give each entry a clear, general title (such as
School, Dental Treatment, or Winter Break)
and, when needed, assign one or more
custody factors.
For more control, you can now use
hashtags and text filters
when generating a report. Add tags like
#Medical or #ChildCareCredit
in the record notes, then filter your report
to include (or exclude) exactly what you need.
Create focused reports by including or excluding records using text filters.
Create focused reports by including or excluding records using text filters.
How it works:
Text filters apply to titles or notes (including hashtags) across all sections of the report.
Use commas to include multiple keywords.
Hashtags work best when placed on their own line in the Notes field.
You can hide hashtags from the report but still use them for filtering.
For more advanced filtering, you can combine multiple keywords in one search.
Separate them with commas to match any of the terms—for example,
School, Sport will include records that mention either one.
To exclude something, add a minus sign in front—like
‑#Private to leave out personal notes.
To search for an exact phrase, wrap it in quotes,
such as "School Trip".
Custom Section Titles
To customize your reports even more, you can now
set your own titles for each section, replacing the standard headings.
Combine those custom titles with text filters,
and you’ll have a topic-specific, court-ready report in minutes.
For example, to create a report focused on dental care:
Apply a title filter such as Dentist, Orthodontist
to include only records (memos, expenses) whose titles contain one of those words.
To make the report easier to review—especially in court—rename the sections:
Dental Treatment (Custody Log) – a chronological record of all dental-related visits,
expenses, and memos, including photos and PDF attachments.
Dental Expenses (Expense Summary) – a summary of costs by payer.
Dental Visits (Custody Calendar) – a visual overview of visit dates (optional).
