The ranking at a glance
| # | App | Best for | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Famiyo | Best free family organizer | Free plan; optional Premium | iPhone, iPad, Android |
| 2 | Google Calendar | Best free calendar | Free | iPhone, Android and web |
| 3 | Cozi | Best free lists | Free with ads; Cozi Gold $39/year; Cozi Max $79/year | iPhone, Android and web |
| 4 | FamilyWall | Best free all-rounder | Free Standard plan; Premium $44.99/year (website price) | iPhone, iPad, Android and web |
| 5 | TimeTree | Best free shared calendar | Free with ads; Premium 4.49 USD/month or 44.99 USD/year | iPhone, Android and web |
| 6 | Apple Calendar | Best free for Apple users | Free | iPhone, iPad, Mac; iCloud calendars also on Windows and iCloud.com |
| 7 | Skylight Calendar | Best free chore chart | Displays from $149.99; Calendar Plus $79/year | Skylight displays, iPhone, Android and desktop app |
How we ranked
This ranking is for families with kids. Apps score higher when they offer more of the following:
- What the free plan includes
- No ads on the free plan
- Kids features without paying
- iPhone and Android
Best free family organizer
1. Famiyo
Free plan with the shared calendar, chores with points, the rewards shop and statistics for up to 3 family members and 1 repeating task. No ads.
- 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 free calendar
2. Google Calendar
Free family calendar for up to 6 Google Accounts; no chores with points.
- Price
- Free
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
Best free lists
3. Cozi
Free calendar and lists for up to 12 people, with ads.
- Price
- Free with ads; Cozi Gold $39/year; Cozi Max $79/year
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
Best free all-rounder
4. FamilyWall
Free Standard plan with calendar and lists; meal planner and calendar sync are Premium.
- Price
- Free Standard plan; Premium $44.99/year (website price)
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad, Android and web
Best free shared calendar
5. TimeTree
Free shared calendars with ads.
- Price
- Free with ads; Premium 4.49 USD/month or 44.99 USD/year
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
Best free for Apple users
6. Apple Calendar
Free iCloud calendars for up to 6 people on Apple devices.
- Price
- Free
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad, Mac; iCloud calendars also on Windows and iCloud.com
Best free chore chart
7. Skylight Calendar
Free calendar and chore chart in the app, no device required; stars and rewards on Plus.
- Price
- Displays from $149.99; Calendar Plus $79/year
- Platforms
- Skylight displays, iPhone, Android and desktop app
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
- Read what the free plan excludes before inviting your family.
- Check whether the free plan shows ads to your kids.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an app like Cozi but free without ads?
Famiyo's free plan has no ads and includes the shared calendar, chores with points and the rewards shop for up to 3 family members.
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Get Famiyo for your family
Free for up to 3 family members, on iPhone, iPad and Android. Kids join with a code, no email needed.
Free for up to 3 family members. No ads.
