Where Cozi falls short for families with kids
- Chores are checklists, with no points or rewards to motivate kids.
- Every family member needs their own email address to sign in.
- The free version shows ads; removing them costs $39 a year.
- Month view on mobile and calendar search are part of Cozi Gold.
#1 Cozi alternative
1. Famiyo
Choose Famiyo if you want your kids to earn points for chores and spend them on rewards, with each child on their own phone and no email needed. Cozi keeps chores as plain lists and has no points or rewards.
Why families pick Famiyo over Cozi
- Points for chores: Every chore or event can be worth points; kids collect them when the task is checked off.
- Rewards shop for kids: Kids spend points in a family rewards shop with rewards, prices and limits you set.
- Kids without an email address: Kids join on their own phone with a 6-character code from a parent, without an email address or password.
- Ads on the free plan: The free plan has no ads.
- Languages: Available in 8 languages, and each family member can pick their own.
Why families love using it
- Easy for kids and parents
- The whole family works together
- Rewards you define, kids redeem
- Progress everyone can see
- Schedule and chores in one place
- Parents stay in control
- Set up in minutes
- Nudges instead of nagging
Everything in Famiyo
- Shared family calendar with a colour for every family member
- Chores and events worth points, checked off by kids or approved by a parent
- A rewards shop where kids spend their points on rewards you choose
- Kids join on their own phone with a 6-character code, without an email or password
- Free plan with points and rewards included, no ads
- iPhone, iPad and Android with live sync, so mixed-phone families can use it together
- Available in 8 languages: English, Polish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Russian
2. FamilyWall
family organizer app
Family organizer with calendar, lists, messaging and location; Premium $44.99/year on the website.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android and web
3. TimeTree
shared calendar app
Shared calendar for families and groups with memos; free with ads, Premium 4.49 USD/month.
Platforms: iPhone, Android and web
4. Google Calendar
general calendar app
Free calendar; a Google family group adds a shared "Family" calendar for up to 6 people with Google Accounts.
Platforms: iPhone, Android and web
5. Skylight Calendar
smart calendar display with app
Calendar displays from $149.99 with a companion app; stars and rewards need Calendar Plus at $79/year.
Platforms: Skylight displays, iPhone, Android and desktop app
How to switch from Cozi to Famiyo
- 1Install Famiyo on your phone and create your family.
- 2Add your partner as a second administrator so you both manage the calendar.
- 3Add each child; Famiyo gives them a 6-character code to join on their own phone.
- 4Recreate your regular events and turn your Cozi chore lists into chores with points.
- 5Set up two or three first rewards so kids see what their points are for.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Cozi alternative?
For families with kids, Famiyo: it combines a shared family calendar with chores, points and a rewards shop, and kids join with a code instead of an email address. It is free for up to 3 family members.
Is Famiyo a good Cozi alternative?
Yes, if you want chores with points and a rewards shop for kids. Famiyo combines a shared family calendar with chores, points and rewards, and kids join with a code instead of an email address.
Is there a free Cozi alternative without ads?
Famiyo has a free plan with no ads that includes the shared calendar, chores with points and the rewards shop for up to 3 family members.
Can I move my Cozi calendar to Famiyo?
Famiyo does not import Cozi data. Most families add their regular events and chores again in a few minutes and keep Cozi until the switch is done.
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Ready to leave Cozi?
Install Famiyo, add your family and set up the first chores and rewards in a few minutes.
Free for up to 3 family members. No ads.