What Famiyo adds compared with Cozi
| Famiyo | Cozi | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Families with kids, parents and children together | Family organizer app |
| Points for chores | Yes, on the free plan | Not in any plan |
| Rewards shop for kids | Yes, on the free plan | Not in any plan |
| Kids without an email address | 6-character code | Own email address |
| Ads on the free plan | No ads | Ads unless you pay |
| Languages | 8 languages | English |
| Price | Free plan; optional Premium | Free with ads; Cozi Gold $39/year; Cozi Max $79/year |
Why families choose Famiyo over Cozi
Points for chores
Famiyo: Every chore or event can be worth points; kids collect them when the task is checked off.
Cozi: Cozi's plan comparison lists shared calendars, to-do lists and chores, but no points system.
Rewards shop for kids
Famiyo: Kids spend points in a family rewards shop with rewards, prices and limits you set.
Cozi: Cozi's feature overview and plan comparison include no rewards for kids.
Kids without an email address
Famiyo: Kids join on their own phone with a 6-character code from a parent, without an email address or password.
Cozi: In Cozi each family member signs in with their own email address and the shared account password.
Ads on the free plan
Famiyo: The free plan has no ads.
Cozi: The free version of Cozi is supported by ads and sponsors; Cozi Gold removes them.
Languages
Famiyo: Available in 8 languages, and each family member can pick their own.
Cozi: Cozi's App Store listing shows English only.
More reasons families pick Famiyo over Cozi
Beyond features, it is how Famiyo feels day to day: easy for kids, shared by the whole family and built around rewards that keep everyone motivated.
- Easy for kids and parentsFive simple tabs: Dashboard, Chores, Family, Calendar and Rewards. Kids see only their own tasks, so even a 7-year-old knows what to do next.
- The whole family works togetherBoth parents can be administrators, every child has their own phone and view, and changes show up on everyone’s phone right away.
- Rewards you define, kids redeemCreate any reward with its price in points, how many are available and when. Kids redeem it from their own phone and see how many points they will have left.
- Progress everyone can seePoints this week and in total for each child, the last 7 days of chores per child and a top performer of the week.
- Schedule and chores in one placeSchool, sports, appointments and chores sit on the same family calendar, so nobody juggles two apps.
- Parents stay in controlDecide whether children can create events, add events with points and check off their own tasks, or approve them yourself.
- Set up in minutesCreate your family, add members and share their 6-character codes. Kids join without an email address or password.
- Nudges instead of naggingPush notifications tell kids about new tasks and tell parents when a chore is done or a reward is redeemed.
See Famiyo in action
Real screens from the Famiyo app, shown with a sample family.
Try Famiyo instead of Cozi
Set up your family in a few minutes: calendar, chores with points and a rewards shop on every family phone.
Free for up to 3 family members. No ads.
How to switch from Cozi to Famiyo
- 1Install Famiyo on your phone and create your family.
- 2Add your partner as a second administrator so you both manage the calendar.
- 3Add each child; Famiyo gives them a 6-character code to join on their own phone.
- 4Recreate your regular events and turn your Cozi chore lists into chores with points.
- 5Set up two or three first rewards so kids see what their points are for.
About Cozi
Cozi is a family organizer with a shared calendar, to-do and shopping lists and recipes, free with ads or paid through Cozi Gold and Cozi Max.
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
- Price
- Free with ads; Cozi Gold $39/year; Cozi Max $79/year
Frequently asked questions
Is Famiyo a good Cozi alternative?
Yes, if you want chores with points and a rewards shop for kids. Famiyo combines a shared family calendar with chores, points and rewards, and kids join with a code instead of an email address.
Is there a free Cozi alternative without ads?
Famiyo has a free plan with no ads that includes the shared calendar, chores with points and the rewards shop for up to 3 family members.
Can I move my Cozi calendar to Famiyo?
Famiyo does not import Cozi data. Most families add their regular events and chores again in a few minutes and keep Cozi until the switch is done.
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Bring the whole family into one app
Shared calendar, chores with points and a rewards shop. Kids join with a code, no email needed.
Free for up to 3 family members. No ads.