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TimeTree vs FamilyWall

TimeTree logo

TimeTree

Parenting & Family

Shared calendar for groups

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FamilyWall logo

FamilyWall

Parenting & Family

Private family network for organizing and sharing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: TimeTree synchronization sometimes lags when changes are made across devices simultaneously; FamilyWall budget tracking, meal planning, family document storage and schedule management are Premium only
  • They diverge on capability: TimeTree covers Shared calendars, FamilyWall covers Private family network.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which TimeTree and FamilyWall actually diverge.

Attributes where TimeTree and FamilyWall differ
AttributeTimeTreeFamilyWall
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20142012

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

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 FamilyWall

  • Private family network
  • Shared calendar
  • Real-time location sharing
  • Location history
  • Family messaging
  • Photo sharing
  • Shopping lists
  • Chore assignment

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 FamilyWall
  • Appointment bookingnot FamilyWall
  • Time trackingnot FamilyWall
  • Resource managementnot FamilyWall
  • Team coordinationnot FamilyWall

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

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

TimeTree

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the TimeTree review.

FamilyWall

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Shared calendar
    • Location sharing
    • Family messaging
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited members
    • Location history

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 FamilyWall if

  • You need private family network.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want shared calendar.
FamilyWall review

Questions people ask

Is TimeTree or FamilyWall better?
Neither clearly leads. TimeTree starts at Free and FamilyWall at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, TimeTree or FamilyWall?
TimeTree starts at Free and FamilyWall at Free.
Does TimeTree or FamilyWall run on more platforms?
TimeTree runs on iOS, Android, Web. FamilyWall 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 FamilyWall is typically brought in for.
What can TimeTree do that FamilyWall cannot?
TimeTree covers Shared calendars, Event comments, Photo attachments, Keep memos. FamilyWall covers Private family network, Shared calendar, Real-time location sharing, Location history. 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.

Source
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.

Source
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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