FamilyWall alternatives in 2026: 6 apps compared
Written by the makers of Somiya, one of the apps on this page. FamilyWall, TimeTree and Nori facts checked 12 August 2026; Cozi 28 September 2026; Calendara 19 October 2026. Prices change — check again before you pay.
FamilyWall has the most features in this category: calendar, lists, tasks, a family messenger, live location, photo albums, a budget and a meal planner. People leave it for four reasons: it does too much, its privacy policy says data may be processed “in the EEA, USA and any other country”, since 2024 it has belonged to In Tandem, the group that also owns Cozi, or the calendar is the only part with a documented export.
If you use FamilyWall for chat and live location, most apps below do not have them. In that case staying may be the better answer.
The short list
| App | Price | One price covers | Platforms | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Family Sharing calendar | Free | The Family Sharing group | iPhone, iPad, Mac | An all-iPhone family that needs only a calendar |
| Google family group calendar | Free | The Google family group | Android, iPhone, web | A mixed family that needs only a calendar |
| TimeTree | Free with ads; Premium $4.49/month or $44.99/year | One account | iPhone, Android, web | A shared calendar with comments on each event |
| Cozi | Free with ads; Gold $39/year, Max $79/year | The family | iPhone, Android, web | Calendar, lists and meals on every platform |
| Calendara | 7-day preview, then $4.99/month or $39.99/year | Unlimited members, per its site | iPhone | Photo of a flyer to events, Google sync |
| Somiya (us) | $4.99/month or $39.99/year ($19.99 first year) | The family, up to 8 | iPhone | Fewer modules, no ads, reminders to the right person |
If FamilyWall does too much
An all-in-one app is a fair choice until opening it becomes one more job. TimeTree is only a calendar. Somiya is a calendar, shared lists and tasks, and nothing else: no chat, no location, no budget, no meal planner. What we do not build, and why.
If you are leaving because of the owner
FamilyWall (Family & Co SAS, Paris) has been part of In Tandem, the US parent company of OurFamilyWizard, since 2024. Cozi belongs to the same group. Moving from FamilyWall to Cozi changes the app but not the company.
If you are leaving because of the data
FamilyWall’s privacy policy names Google Analytics and Firebase, and its App Store listing declares data used for advertising and marketing. Check the same three things on any app you move to: where the company is, what its privacy policy says about where data is processed, and the App Store privacy label. Somiya has no analytics or advertising SDK, and data is encrypted at rest on the server and in the app’s cache on the phone.
If your family is large
One FamilyWall Premium subscription covers a whole circle with no member limit. Somiya stops at 8 people. Calendara says its price covers unlimited members. For a family larger than eight, Somiya is the wrong choice.
How we compared them
We did not run a lab test or give scores. For each app we read the App Store listing, the company’s own pricing page and privacy policy, and its help pages on exporting. “Not checked” means the company’s own pages did not say, and we would rather leave a gap than guess. The full field is in the best family organizer apps, 8 compared.
Before you leave FamilyWall
- Save the calendar. FamilyWall gives an iCal link per calendar. Open it and save the
.icsfile, then check it in our free calendar file checker. - Screenshot the lists and notes. The rest of the suite has no documented export. Somiya can read a screenshot of a list.
- Cancel Premium where you bought it — Apple for an iPhone purchase, Google Play for an Android purchase.
More: Somiya vs FamilyWall · Cozi vs FamilyWall.
Questions
What is the best alternative to FamilyWall?
It depends on why you are leaving. For a calendar only: TimeTree or the free Apple or Google family calendar. For calendar, lists and meals on every platform: Cozi, which has the same owner. For fewer modules, no ads and reminders that go to the right person on iPhone: Somiya.
Who owns FamilyWall?
FamilyWall is made by Family & Co SAS in Paris. Since 2024 it has been part of In Tandem, the US parent company of OurFamilyWizard, which also owns Cozi.
Is there a free alternative to FamilyWall?
Yes. The Apple Family Sharing and Google family group calendars are free. TimeTree and Cozi have free plans with ads.
Which alternative has family chat and location?
None of the apps on this page has both. If chat and live location are why you use FamilyWall, staying may be the better choice.
Can I export my FamilyWall data?
The calendar can be saved through an iCal link per calendar. The rest of the suite has no documented export, so screenshot your lists before you leave.