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TimeTree vs Cozi Family Organizer

TimeTree logo

TimeTree

Software

Shared calendar for groups

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cozi Family Organizer logo

Cozi Family Organizer

Software

The must-have family organizing app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: TimeTree synchronization sometimes lags when changes are made across devices simultaneously; Cozi Family Organizer the free version carries advertising, and removing it requires Cozi Gold at $39
  • They diverge on capability: TimeTree covers Shared calendars, Cozi Family Organizer covers Shared family calendar.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which TimeTree and Cozi Family Organizer actually diverge.

Attributes where TimeTree and Cozi Family Organizer differ
AttributeTimeTreeCozi Family Organizer
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20142005

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 TimeTree

  • Shared calendars
  • Event comments
  • Photo attachments
  • Keep memos
  • Notifications

Only in Cozi Family Organizer

  • Shared family calendar
  • Color-coded schedules
  • Shopping lists
  • To-do lists
  • Meal planner
  • Recipe box
  • Birthday tracker
  • Journal & notes

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.

TimeTree

  • Schedulingnot Cozi Family Organizer
  • Appointment bookingnot Cozi Family Organizer
  • Time trackingnot Cozi Family Organizer
  • Resource managementnot Cozi Family Organizer
  • Team coordinationnot Cozi Family Organizer

Cozi Family Organizer

  • Sharing one family calendar across everybody's phonesnot TimeTree
  • Keeping shared shopping and to do lists for a householdnot TimeTree

Where each one falls short

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

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

Cozi Family Organizer

  • The free version carries advertising, and removing it requires Cozi Gold at $39
  • Calendar search is a paid feature, so the free version cannot search its own calendar
  • Free accounts are limited to one reminder per event, against three on Gold
  • Month view on mobile, the birthday tracker and change notifications are all behind Gold

Pricing, plan by plan

TimeTree

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the TimeTree review.

Cozi Family Organizer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Shared family calendar
    • Shopping lists
    • To-do lists
  • Cozi Gold$29.99/year
    • Everything in Free
    • Ad-free experience
    • Calendar search

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Cozi Family Organizer if

  • You need shared family calendar.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want color-coded schedules.
Cozi Family Organizer review

Questions people ask

Is TimeTree or Cozi Family Organizer better?
Neither clearly leads. TimeTree starts at Free and Cozi Family Organizer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, TimeTree or Cozi Family Organizer?
TimeTree starts at Free and Cozi Family Organizer at Free.
Does TimeTree or Cozi Family Organizer run on more platforms?
TimeTree runs on iOS, Android, Web. Cozi Family Organizer runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use TimeTree for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is TimeTree best used for?
TimeTree is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Cozi Family Organizer is typically brought in for.
What can TimeTree do that Cozi Family Organizer cannot?
TimeTree covers Shared calendars, Event comments, Photo attachments, Keep memos. Cozi Family Organizer covers Shared family calendar, Color-coded schedules, Shopping lists, To-do lists. 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.

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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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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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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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