The ranking at a glance
| # | App | Best for | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Famiyo | Best calendar for families with kids | Free plan; optional Premium | iPhone, iPad, Android |
| 2 | Cozi | Best for busy parents who love lists | Free with ads; Cozi Gold $39/year; Cozi Max $79/year | iPhone, Android and web |
| 3 | TimeTree | Best for several shared calendars | Free with ads; Premium 4.49 USD/month or 44.99 USD/year | iPhone, Android and web |
| 4 | Google Calendar | Best if everyone already uses Google | Free | iPhone, Android and web |
| 5 | FamilyWall | Best with family chat | Free Standard plan; Premium $44.99/year (website price) | iPhone, iPad, Android and web |
| 6 | Apple Calendar | Best for all-Apple families | Free | iPhone, iPad, Mac; iCloud calendars also on Windows and iCloud.com |
| 7 | Jam Family Calendar | Best for school email overload | No free plan; $15.99/month or $120/year after a 30-day trial | iPhone, Android and web |
| 8 | Skylight Calendar | Best countertop display | Displays from $149.99; Calendar Plus $79/year | Skylight displays, iPhone, Android and desktop app |
| 9 | Hearth Display | Best wall-sized screen | Display $699; Family Membership $9/month or $86.40/year | Hearth Display, plus companion apps for iPhone and Android |
How we ranked
This ranking is for families with kids. Apps score higher when they offer more of the following:
- A colour for every family member
- Chores and rewards next to events
- iPhone and Android
- Free plan without ads
- Kids can join without an email
Best calendar for families with kids
1. Famiyo
Monthly and weekly views with a colour for each family member, repeating events and categories for school, sports and appointments. Any event or chore can be worth points that kids spend in the rewards shop.
- 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
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
Price: Free plan for up to 3 family members and 1 repeating task (calendar, chores with points, rewards shop and statistics included). Optional Premium, monthly or yearly, removes the limits.
Best for busy parents who love lists
2. Cozi
A shared calendar with to-do and shopping lists. Month view on mobile and calendar search need Cozi Gold ($39/year); the free version has ads.
- Price
- Free with ads; Cozi Gold $39/year; Cozi Max $79/year
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
Best for several shared calendars
3. TimeTree
Separate shared calendars for family, partner or friends, with memos. Ads on the free plan.
- Price
- Free with ads; Premium 4.49 USD/month or 44.99 USD/year
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
Best if everyone already uses Google
4. Google Calendar
Free, with an automatic "Family" calendar for up to 6 people. Every member needs a Google Account.
- Price
- Free
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
Best with family chat
5. FamilyWall
Calendar, lists and messaging; Google and Outlook calendar sync is Premium-only.
- Price
- Free Standard plan; Premium $44.99/year (website price)
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad, Android and web
Best for all-Apple families
6. Apple Calendar
Free iCloud calendars shared through Family Sharing, for up to 6 people on Apple devices.
- Price
- Free
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad, Mac; iCloud calendars also on Windows and iCloud.com
Best for school email overload
7. Jam Family Calendar
Forward school and activity emails and Jam adds the events. From $120 a year, no free plan.
- Price
- No free plan; $15.99/month or $120/year after a 30-day trial
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
Famiyo vs Jam Family Calendar Jam Family Calendar alternatives
Best countertop display
8. Skylight Calendar
Displays from $149.99 with free calendar features; stars and rewards need Plus ($79/year).
- Price
- Displays from $149.99; Calendar Plus $79/year
- Platforms
- Skylight displays, iPhone, Android and desktop app
Best wall-sized screen
9. Hearth Display
A 27-inch touchscreen for $699 with a Family Membership from $9 a month.
- Price
- Display $699; Family Membership $9/month or $86.40/year
- Platforms
- Hearth Display, plus companion apps for iPhone and Android
Try our #1 pick for free
Famiyo puts the family calendar, chores with points and a rewards shop on every family phone.
Free for up to 3 family members. No ads.
How to choose
- Give every family member a colour: you should see who is busy at a glance.
- Check whether kids can see their own day on their own phone.
- If chores cause arguments, choose a calendar that also handles chores and rewards.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free family calendar app?
Famiyo's free plan includes the shared calendar for up to 3 family members with no ads, plus chores with points and a rewards shop.
What is the best family calendar app with no subscription?
Famiyo, Google Calendar and Apple Calendar can all be used without paying. Famiyo is the one that also includes chores, points and rewards on its free plan.
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Free for up to 3 family members, on iPhone, iPad and Android. Kids join with a code, no email needed.
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