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TimeTree vs FamiSafe Location

TimeTree logo

TimeTree

Software

Shared calendar for groups

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FamiSafe Location logo

FamiSafe Location

Software

Know where your family is anytime

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TimeTree has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: TimeTree synchronization sometimes lags when changes are made across devices simultaneously; FamiSafe Location monitoring requires installing a separate FamiSafe Kids app on the child's phone and pairing the two devices with a code
  • They diverge on capability: TimeTree covers Shared calendars, FamiSafe Location covers Real-time GPS tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which TimeTree and FamiSafe Location actually diverge.

Attributes where TimeTree and FamiSafe Location differ
AttributeTimeTreeFamiSafe Location
Starting priceFree$9.99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebIos, Android
Founded20142003

Identical on both: 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
  • Google Calendar
  • Apple Calendar
  • Outlook

Only in FamiSafe Location

  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Geofence alerts
  • Location history
  • Driving speed alerts
  • SOS button
  • Battery monitoring
  • Multi-device support
  • Privacy modes

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

TimeTree

  • Schedulingnot FamiSafe Location
  • Appointment bookingnot FamiSafe Location
  • Time trackingnot FamiSafe Location
  • Resource managementnot FamiSafe Location
  • Team coordinationnot FamiSafe Location

FamiSafe Location

  • Setting different screen time limits for school days and weekendsnot TimeTree
  • Blocking adult apps and filtering inappropriate web pages on a child's phonenot TimeTree
  • GPS location tracking with location history and an SOS panic buttonnot 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

FamiSafe Location

  • Monitoring requires installing a separate FamiSafe Kids app on the child's phone and pairing the two devices with a code
  • Remote screen capture is limited to mobile devices, Windows and Mac
  • The parent must run the FamiSafe app on their own phone; there is no monitoring without the paired parent app

Pricing, plan by plan

TimeTree

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the TimeTree review.

FamiSafe Location

$9.99/month
  • Monthly$9.99/month
    • Real-time location
    • Geofencing
    • Location history
  • Annual$59.99/year
    • All Monthly features
    • Best value
    • Priority support

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 FamiSafe Location if

  • You need real-time gps tracking.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want geofence alerts.
FamiSafe Location review

Questions people ask

Is TimeTree or FamiSafe Location better?
Neither clearly leads. TimeTree starts at Free and FamiSafe Location at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, TimeTree or FamiSafe Location?
TimeTree has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for TimeTree and $9.99/month for FamiSafe Location.
Does TimeTree or FamiSafe Location run on more platforms?
TimeTree runs on iOS, Android, Web. FamiSafe Location runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use TimeTree for free?
Yes. TimeTree has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. FamiSafe Location starts at $9.99/month.
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 FamiSafe Location is typically brought in for.
What can TimeTree do that FamiSafe Location cannot?
TimeTree covers Shared calendars, Event comments, Photo attachments, Keep memos. FamiSafe Location covers Real-time GPS tracking, Geofence alerts, Location history, Driving speed alerts. Both handle Ios support, Android 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.

Source
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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