Family organizer apps compared: an honest 2026 table

Published by Hom-I. We make one of the apps in this table, and we say so plainly. This is the comparison our other articles point back to, so we keep it current and we keep it fair.

Last updated: June 2026. Pricing and free-tier rules in this category change often, so verify the current figures with each provider before you decide. We refresh this page every quarter.

This is the single reference we maintain for the family organizer field. Rather than repeat half-remembered facts across a dozen articles, every Hom-I comparison links back here, and this is the page we correct when something changes.

The table

App	Price	Free tier	AI approach	Platform	Scope
Hom-I	$12.99/month flat, unlimited members	None; one flat paid plan	Restrained assistant that works from your data and stays under your control	Any web browser, no app store	All-in-one: calendar, meals, recipes, grocery, chores, garden, memories, notes
Cozi	Free with ads; Cozi Gold $39/year	Yes, but free calendar only shows 30 days ahead since May 2024	Minimal; manual entry	iOS, Android, web	Calendar, lists, basic meal planning
Nori	Core features free; AI billed pay-as-you-go	Yes, with AI usage metered on top	AI-first capture by voice, photo, and email	iOS, Android, web	Calendar, tasks, recipes, meals, lists
Maple	Free tier; Maple+ a few dollars/month	Yes, generous	AI sorts incoming emails into events and to-dos	iOS, Android, web	Calendar, meals, lists, tasks
FamilyWall	Free; paid premium tier	Yes, with limits	Limited	iOS, Android, mobile-first	Calendar, location, messaging; meals behind premium
TimeTree	Free	Yes, fully	None notable	iOS, Android, web	Shared calendar with per-event chat
OurHome	Free	Yes, fully	None notable	iOS, Android	Chores and rewards, lists
Skylight	Hardware device purchase, varies by size, plus an optional subscription	Not applicable, it is hardware	Some AI on newer models	Wall-mounted display plus companion app	Calendar-centric display

The honest read, app by app

Cozi is the incumbent and still fine for a basic shared calendar and lists, but the 2024 change that capped the free calendar at 30 days pushed a lot of long-time families to look elsewhere, and the product has not moved much in years. Full detail in Hom-I versus Cozi and our take on switching.

Nori is the strongest of the AI-first apps at capturing information from photos, voice, and email. The catch is that the AI is metered, so the more you lean on it the more you pay, and the product is built around capture rather than being a calm all-in-one.

Maple has the most generous free tier and is the natural landing spot for families leaving Cozi who want to keep paying nothing.

FamilyWall is the pick if location sharing and family messaging matter more to you than meals and chores.

TimeTree is a clean, free shared calendar with chat, but it is a calendar, not a household organizer.

OurHome is built around kid chores and rewards, useful if that is your main problem.

Skylight is a physical display for the kitchen wall. Some families love the always-on screen; it is hardware you buy and mount, not software you open in a browser.

Hom-I is the all-in-one, web-first option at one flat price with unlimited members, and it takes a deliberately restrained approach to AI, helping with busywork while leaving the decisions to you. The reasoning behind that choice is in how much should AI run your family calendar, and the fuller field is in the best family organizer app. Where it is not the right fit: there is no native offline app, and it is younger than Cozi.

FAQ

Which family organizer app is free? TimeTree and OurHome are fully free. Cozi and Maple have free tiers, though Cozi’s free calendar is now limited to 30 days ahead. Nori’s core is free but its AI is billed by usage.

Which one is best for meal planning? Maple and Hom-I both connect meal planning to the grocery list. Hom-I builds the consolidated grocery list automatically from the recipes you plan.

Which apps use AI, and how? Nori, Maple, and Hom-I all use AI. Nori and Maple lean toward capturing and scheduling on your behalf; Hom-I keeps the assistant in a helper role you direct.

Why does this table not show Skylight’s exact price? Skylight is hardware, so the cost depends on the device size you choose plus any optional subscription. Check Skylight directly for current device pricing.

How often is this updated? Quarterly, and sooner whenever a provider changes pricing or free-tier rules. The last update date is at the top of this page.