The ranking at a glance
| # | App | Best for | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Famiyo | Best to-do list for families with kids | Free plan; optional Premium | iPhone, iPad, Android |
| 2 | Cozi | Best for shopping and household lists | Free with ads; Cozi Gold $39/year; Cozi Max $79/year | iPhone, Android and web |
| 3 | FamilyWall | Best for many kinds of lists | Free Standard plan; Premium $44.99/year (website price) | iPhone, iPad, Android and web |
| 4 | Jam Family Calendar | Best for assigning rides and errands | No free plan; $15.99/month or $120/year after a 30-day trial | iPhone, Android and web |
| 5 | Google Calendar | Best for tasks on a Google calendar | Free | iPhone, Android and web |
| 6 | Apple Calendar | Best for iCloud users | Free | iPhone, iPad, Mac; iCloud calendars also on Windows and iCloud.com |
| 7 | TimeTree | Best for simple memos | Free with ads; Premium 4.49 USD/month or 44.99 USD/year | iPhone, Android and web |
How we ranked
This ranking is for families with kids. Apps score higher when they offer more of the following:
- Tasks assigned to each family member
- Tasks on the same calendar as events
- Motivation for kids (points, rewards)
- Free plan
Best to-do list for families with kids
1. Famiyo
Assign tasks to anyone, repeat them daily, weekly or every few days, and give them points. Kids see only their own tasks and spend points 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 shopping and household lists
2. Cozi
Shared to-do and shopping lists plus a chores list per family member in the mobile apps.
- Price
- Free with ads; Cozi Gold $39/year; Cozi Max $79/year
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
Best for many kinds of lists
3. FamilyWall
To-do lists, wish lists and chore checklists for kids; lists can be browsed offline.
- Price
- Free Standard plan; Premium $44.99/year (website price)
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad, Android and web
Best for assigning rides and errands
4. Jam Family Calendar
Assign events, chores, rides and to-dos to family members and caregivers; from $120 a year.
- Price
- No free plan; $15.99/month or $120/year after a 30-day trial
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
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Best for tasks on a Google calendar
5. Google Calendar
Google Tasks with a date appear on your calendar; free.
- Price
- Free
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
Best for iCloud users
6. Apple Calendar
Shared lists in the Reminders app, separate from Calendar.
- Price
- Free
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad, Mac; iCloud calendars also on Windows and iCloud.com
Best for simple memos
7. TimeTree
Memos for to-do and shopping lists inside a shared calendar.
- Price
- Free with ads; Premium 4.49 USD/month or 44.99 USD/year
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
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
- Decide whether you need a shopping list or a chore system; they are different jobs.
- Kids follow through better when tasks are clearly theirs and earn something.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best shared family to-do list app?
For families with kids, Famiyo, because tasks are assigned to each person, sit on the family calendar and can be worth points.
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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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