What Famiyo adds compared with Google Calendar
| Famiyo | Google Calendar | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Families with kids, parents and children together | General calendar app |
| Chores with points | Yes | Tasks only |
| Rewards shop for kids | Yes | No |
| Kids without an account | 6-character code | Google Account |
| Family size | No limit on Premium | Up to 6 |
| Price | Free plan; optional Premium | Free |
Why families choose Famiyo over Google Calendar
Chores with points
Famiyo: Every chore or event can be worth points; kids collect them when the task is checked off.
Google Calendar: Google Calendar shows tasks next to events, but its feature list has no points for kids.
Rewards shop for kids
Famiyo: Kids spend points in a family rewards shop with rewards, prices and limits you set.
Google Calendar: Google Calendar's feature list includes no rewards.
Kids without an account
Famiyo: Kids join on their own phone with a 6-character code from a parent, without an email address or password.
Google Calendar: Everyone you invite to a Google family group must have a Google Account.
Family size
Famiyo: Famiyo Premium has no limit on family members.
Google Calendar: A Google family group, and so its Family calendar, has up to 6 members.
More reasons families pick Famiyo over Google Calendar
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 Google Calendar
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 Google Calendar to Famiyo
- 1Install Famiyo and create your family; keep Google Calendar for work if you like.
- 2Add your partner as an administrator.
- 3Add each child and give them their 6-character code.
- 4Add family events (school, sports, appointments) to the Famiyo calendar and give chores a point value.
- 5Create a few rewards so kids can start spending points.
About Google Calendar
Google Calendar is a free calendar app; creating a Google family group adds a shared calendar called "Family" for up to 6 members.
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
- Price
- Free
Frequently asked questions
Can Google Calendar track chores for kids?
Google Calendar can show tasks next to events, but it has no points or rewards for kids. Famiyo adds chores with points and a rewards shop to a shared family calendar.
Do my kids need a Google Account for Famiyo?
No. Kids join Famiyo with a 6-character code from a parent, without an email address or password.
Is Famiyo free like Google Calendar?
Famiyo has a free plan with the shared calendar, chores with points and the rewards shop for up to 3 family members. Premium removes the limits.
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Shared calendar, chores with points and a rewards shop. Kids join with a code, no email needed.
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