Where Google Calendar falls short for families with kids
- It is a calendar, not a chore system: no points or rewards for kids.
- Every family member needs a Google Account to join the family group.
- A family group is capped at 6 members.
#1 Google Calendar alternative
1. Famiyo
Choose Famiyo if your family calendar should also run chores, points and rewards for the kids. Google Calendar shares events well, but it has no chores with points or rewards, and every member needs a Google Account.
Why families pick Famiyo over Google Calendar
- Chores with points: 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 account: Kids join on their own phone with a 6-character code from a parent, without an email address or password.
- Family size: Famiyo Premium has no limit on family members.
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. Cozi
family organizer app
Shared family calendar with to-do and shopping lists and recipes; free with ads, Cozi Gold from $39/year.
Platforms: iPhone, 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. Apple Calendar
built-in calendar with Family Sharing
Free calendar on Apple devices, shared through iCloud; chores live in the separate Reminders app.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac; iCloud calendars also on Windows and iCloud.com
5. 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
How to switch from Google Calendar to Famiyo
- 1Install Famiyo and create your family; keep Google Calendar for work if you like.
- 2Add your partner as an administrator.
- 3Add each child and give them their 6-character code.
- 4Add family events (school, sports, appointments) to the Famiyo calendar and give chores a point value.
- 5Create a few rewards so kids can start spending points.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Google Calendar 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.
Can Google Calendar track chores for kids?
Google Calendar can show tasks next to events, but it has no points or rewards for kids. Famiyo adds chores with points and a rewards shop to a shared family calendar.
Do my kids need a Google Account for Famiyo?
No. Kids join Famiyo with a 6-character code from a parent, without an email address or password.
Is Famiyo free like Google Calendar?
Famiyo has a free plan with the shared calendar, chores with points and the rewards shop for up to 3 family members. Premium removes the limits.
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Ready to leave Google Calendar?
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.