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Find My Kids vs TimeTree

Find My Kids logo

Find My Kids

Parenting

Child GPS tracker and parental control app

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
TimeTree logo

TimeTree

Parenting

Shared calendar for groups

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Find My Kids screen time limiting on Android depends on the accessibility services permission; TimeTree synchronization sometimes lags when changes are made across devices simultaneously
  • They diverge on capability: Find My Kids covers Real-time GPS tracking, TimeTree covers Shared calendars.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Find My Kids and TimeTree actually diverge.

Attributes where Find My Kids and TimeTree differ
AttributeFind My KidsTimeTree
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsIos, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
Founded20162014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Parenting).

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 Find My Kids

  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Location history
  • SOS button
  • Loud signal
  • App usage stats
  • Screen time control
  • Geofencing
  • Battery status

Only in TimeTree

  • Shared calendars
  • Event comments
  • Photo attachments
  • Keep memos
  • Notifications
  • Google Calendar
  • Apple Calendar
  • Outlook

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Find My Kids

  • Viewing a child's live location and the route they travelled during the daynot TimeTree
  • Getting alerts when a child arrives at or leaves school, home or another saved placenot TimeTree
  • Sending a loud signal that rings through silent mode and receiving SOS alertsnot TimeTree

TimeTree

  • Schedulingnot Find My Kids
  • Appointment bookingnot Find My Kids
  • Time trackingnot Find My Kids
  • Resource managementnot Find My Kids
  • Team coordinationnot Find My Kids

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Find My Kids

  • Screen time limiting on Android depends on the accessibility services permission
  • The app requires camera and photo access to set a child avatar and microphone access to send voice messages in chat
  • Tracking requires the child to carry a phone running the paired child app

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

Find My Kids

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic location
    • SOS button
    • Limited history
  • Premium$2.99/month
    • Real-time tracking
    • Unlimited history
    • Multiple children

TimeTree

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the TimeTree review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Find My Kids if

  • You need real-time gps tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want location history.
Find My Kids review

Choose TimeTree if

  • You need shared calendars.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want event comments.
TimeTree review

Questions people ask

Is Find My Kids or TimeTree better?
Neither clearly leads. Find My Kids 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, Find My Kids or TimeTree?
Find My Kids starts at Free and TimeTree at Free.
Does Find My Kids or TimeTree run on more platforms?
Find My Kids runs on Ios, Android. TimeTree runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Find My Kids for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Find My Kids best used for?
Find My Kids is most often used for viewing a child's live location and the route they travelled during the day, getting alerts when a child arrives at or leaves school, home or another saved place, sending a loud signal that rings through silent mode and receiving sos alerts. Of those, viewing a child's live location and the route they travelled during the day and getting alerts when a child arrives at or leaves school, home or another saved place are not what TimeTree is typically brought in for.
What can Find My Kids do that TimeTree cannot?
Find My Kids covers Real-time GPS tracking, Location history, SOS button, Loud signal. TimeTree covers Shared calendars, Event comments, Photo attachments, Keep memos. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Find My Kids: Is there a free tier available?

Yes, Find My Kids offers a free Basic plan that includes current location tracking and 1 movement notification. More features are available through paid tiers.

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TimeTree: What platforms does TimeTree support?

TimeTree is available on iOS, Android, and web (calendar.timetreeapp.com). The app has no native desktop application.

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Find My Kids: What is the difference between Care Plan and Plus Plan pricing?

Care Plan costs 3.58 euros per month (42.99 euros per year) and includes real-time movement tracking and location alerts. Plus Plan costs 6.25 euros per month (74.99 euros per year) and adds app monitoring, app blocking, and call filtering features.

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TimeTree: Does TimeTree sync with Google Calendar?

Yes, TimeTree offers two-way Google Calendar sync at no cost to all users, including the free tier.

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Find My Kids: Can I share the app with other family members?

Yes, both Care Plan and Plus Plan can be shared with up to 2 additional family members through family access.

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TimeTree: 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.

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Find My Kids: Does annual billing offer better pricing than monthly?

Yes, annual billing offers better value than month-to-month. For example, the Care Plan annual option (42.99 euros per year) provides savings compared to paying monthly at 3.58 euros per month.

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TimeTree: 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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