The ranking at a glance
| # | App | Best for | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Famiyo | Best for mixed iPhone and Android families | Free plan; optional Premium | iPhone, iPad, Android |
| 2 | Google Calendar | Best for Google households | Free | iPhone, Android and web |
| 3 | Cozi | Best for lists on any phone | Free with ads; Cozi Gold $39/year; Cozi Max $79/year | iPhone, Android and web |
| 4 | FamilyWall | Best with chat and location | Free Standard plan; Premium $44.99/year (website price) | iPhone, iPad, Android and web |
| 5 | TimeTree | Best for many shared calendars | Free with ads; Premium 4.49 USD/month or 44.99 USD/year | iPhone, Android and web |
| 6 | Jam Family Calendar | Best paid option | No free plan; $15.99/month or $120/year after a 30-day trial | iPhone, Android and web |
How we ranked
This ranking is for families with kids. Apps score higher when they offer more of the following:
- Native apps on iPhone and Android
- Live sync between devices
- Kids join without an account
- Free plan
Best for mixed iPhone and Android families
1. Famiyo
Native apps for iPhone, iPad and Android with live sync: when someone adds an event or checks off a chore, every phone updates. Kids join with a 6-character code.
- 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 Google households
2. Google Calendar
Apps for iPhone, Android and the web; the family group calendar holds up to 6 people, each with a Google Account.
- Price
- Free
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
Best for lists on any phone
3. Cozi
iPhone, Android and mobile browsers. Each member signs in with their own email address.
- Price
- Free with ads; Cozi Gold $39/year; Cozi Max $79/year
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
Best with chat and location
4. FamilyWall
iPhone, iPad, Android and web, with a child account option for kids without email.
- Price
- Free Standard plan; Premium $44.99/year (website price)
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad, Android and web
Best for many shared calendars
5. TimeTree
iPhone, Android and web, free with ads.
- Price
- Free with ads; Premium 4.49 USD/month or 44.99 USD/year
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
Best paid option
6. Jam Family Calendar
iPhone, Android and web from $15.99 a month after a trial.
- 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
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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
- Install the app on one iPhone and one Android phone and add an event on each before inviting everyone.
- Avoid tools that only work on one platform; Apple's iCloud Calendar is not listed for Android phones.
Frequently asked questions
Can you share a family calendar between iPhone and Android?
Yes. Apps such as Famiyo, Google Calendar, Cozi and TimeTree run on both. Famiyo also lets kids join without an email address.
Does Apple Calendar work on Android?
Apple lists iCloud Calendar for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows and iCloud.com, not for Android phones.
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