Software · head to head
FamilyWall vs TimeTree
The short version
- Each has a real cost: FamilyWall budget tracking, meal planning, family document storage and schedule management are Premium only; TimeTree synchronization sometimes lags when changes are made across devices simultaneously
- They diverge on capability: FamilyWall covers Private family network, TimeTree covers Shared calendars.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FamilyWall and TimeTree actually diverge.
| Attribute | FamilyWall | TimeTree |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | iOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in FamilyWall
- Private family network
- Shared calendar
- Real-time location sharing
- Location history
- Family messaging
- Photo sharing
- Shopping lists
- Chore assignment
Only in TimeTree
- Shared calendars
- Event comments
- Photo attachments
- Keep memos
- Notifications
Both cover
- Google Calendar
- Apple Calendar
- Outlook
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
FamilyWall
- Running a shared colour-coded family calendar across phones and the webnot TimeTree
- Keeping shared shopping, chore and to-do lists for a householdnot TimeTree
- Planning meals and tracking family expenses on the Premium plannot TimeTree
TimeTree
- Schedulingnot FamilyWall
- Appointment bookingnot FamilyWall
- Time trackingnot FamilyWall
- Resource managementnot FamilyWall
- Team coordinationnot FamilyWall
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
FamilyWall
- Budget tracking, meal planning, family document storage and schedule management are Premium only
- Google and Outlook calendar sync and subscribing to a calendar by URL are Premium only
- Locating family members and arrival or departure notifications are Premium only
- Premium storage is capped at 25 GB
- Premium costs 4.99 USD per month or 44.99 USD per year in the US and Canada, with other countries priced only in-app
- Premium features apply only to the first 5 circles created
- The Premium subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends
- Any unused part of the 30-day free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased
TimeTree
- Synchronization sometimes lags when changes are made across devices simultaneously
- Web version feels like an afterthought with limited functionality
- iPad app is not properly optimized, showing phone-sized interface on larger screens
- Limited recurring event options, cannot schedule for every second Tuesday or repeat until specific date
- Free version displays disruptive ads that can block the screen
Pricing, plan by plan
FamilyWall
Free- FreeFree
- Shared calendar
- Location sharing
- Family messaging
- Premium$4.99/month
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited members
- Location history
TimeTree
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the TimeTree review.
Which should you pick?
Choose FamilyWall if
- You need private family network.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want shared calendar.
Choose TimeTree if
- You need shared calendars.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want event comments.
Questions people ask
- Is FamilyWall or TimeTree better?
- Neither clearly leads. FamilyWall starts at Free and TimeTree at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FamilyWall or TimeTree?
- FamilyWall starts at Free and TimeTree at Free.
- Does FamilyWall or TimeTree run on more platforms?
- FamilyWall runs on Web, Ios, Android. TimeTree runs on iOS, Android, Web.
- Can I use FamilyWall for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is FamilyWall best used for?
- FamilyWall is most often used for running a shared colour-coded family calendar across phones and the web, keeping shared shopping, chore and to-do lists for a household, planning meals and tracking family expenses on the premium plan. Of those, running a shared colour-coded family calendar across phones and the web and keeping shared shopping, chore and to-do lists for a household are not what TimeTree is typically brought in for.
- What can FamilyWall do that TimeTree cannot?
- FamilyWall covers Private family network, Shared calendar, Real-time location sharing, Location history. TimeTree covers Shared calendars, Event comments, Photo attachments, Keep memos. Both handle Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
TimeTree: What platforms does TimeTree support?
TimeTree is available on iOS, Android, and web (calendar.timetreeapp.com). The app has no native desktop application.
SourceTimeTree: Does TimeTree sync with Google Calendar?
Yes, TimeTree offers two-way Google Calendar sync at no cost to all users, including the free tier.
SourceTimeTree: How much does TimeTree cost?
The core app is free but ad-supported. TimeTree Premium removes ads and adds attachments and extra views for $4.49 per month or $44.99 per year.
SourceTimeTree: Can I leave comments on TimeTree events?
Yes, TimeTree treats every event as a shared space where family members can leave comments, attach notes and memos, and have discussions directly on the event.
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