Where Jam Family Calendar falls short for families with kids
- There is no free plan: after 30 days Jam costs $15.99 a month or $120 a year.
- The app is available in English only.
#1 Jam Family Calendar alternative
1. Famiyo
Choose Famiyo if you want a family calendar with chores that you can use for free. Jam has no free plan and costs $15.99 a month after its trial, and it is available in English only.
Why families pick Famiyo over Jam Family Calendar
- Free plan: The free plan includes the calendar, chores with points and the rewards shop for up to 3 family members.
- 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. 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. 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
4. 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
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 Jam Family Calendar to Famiyo
- 1Install Famiyo and create your family before your Jam trial or subscription renews.
- 2Add your partner and give each child a join code.
- 3Add your regular events and chores; give chores a point value.
- 4Create a few rewards for the rewards shop.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Jam Family 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.
Is there a free alternative to Jam Family Calendar?
Famiyo has a free plan with a shared family calendar, chores with points and a rewards shop for up to 3 family members.
Which languages does Famiyo support?
English, Polish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Russian.
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Ready to leave Jam Family 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.