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TimeTree vs Tiny Beans

TimeTree logo

TimeTree

Parenting

Shared calendar for groups

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tiny Beans logo

Tiny Beans

Parenting

Your private family journal

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: TimeTree synchronization sometimes lags when changes are made across devices simultaneously; Tiny Beans the free Tinybeans plan is capped at 20 uploads per month and 5GB of storage
  • They diverge on capability: TimeTree covers Shared calendars, Tiny Beans covers Private photo sharing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which TimeTree and Tiny Beans actually diverge.

Attributes where TimeTree and Tiny Beans differ
AttributeTimeTreeTiny Beans
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Founded20142012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (iOS, Android, Web), 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 TimeTree

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

Only in Tiny Beans

  • Private photo sharing
  • Video sharing
  • Milestone tracking
  • Daily email digests
  • Child timelines
  • Comments & reactions
  • Print products
  • Memory search

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

TimeTree

  • Schedulingnot Tiny Beans
  • Appointment bookingnot Tiny Beans
  • Time trackingnot Tiny Beans
  • Resource managementnot Tiny Beans
  • Team coordinationnot Tiny Beans

Tiny Beans

  • Keeping a private family photo and video journal organised by datenot TimeTree
  • Sharing baby photos with invited grandparents and relatives onlynot TimeTree
  • Turning saved moments into printed photo booksnot 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

Tiny Beans

  • The free Tinybeans plan is capped at 20 uploads per month and 5GB of storage
  • The free plan shows ads; an ad-free experience requires Tinybeans+
  • A second user account to share the journal is a Tinybeans+ feature
  • High-quality video uploads are limited to 5 minutes and require Tinybeans+
  • Tinybeans+ storage is capped at 200GB rather than unlimited
  • Priority support is restricted to Tinybeans+
  • Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is switched off at least 24 hours before the period ends

Pricing, plan by plan

TimeTree

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the TimeTree review.

Tiny Beans

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Photo & video sharing
    • Daily email updates
    • Milestone tracking
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited storage
    • Video longer than 1 min

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 Tiny Beans if

  • You need private photo sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want video sharing.
Tiny Beans review

Questions people ask

Is TimeTree or Tiny Beans better?
Neither clearly leads. TimeTree starts at Free and Tiny Beans at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, TimeTree or Tiny Beans?
TimeTree starts at Free and Tiny Beans at Free.
Does TimeTree or Tiny Beans run on more platforms?
TimeTree runs on iOS, Android, Web. Tiny Beans runs on Ios, Android, Web.
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 Tiny Beans is typically brought in for.
What can TimeTree do that Tiny Beans cannot?
TimeTree covers Shared calendars, Event comments, Photo attachments, Keep memos. Tiny Beans covers Private photo sharing, Video sharing, Milestone tracking, Daily email digests. Both handle Web support, 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.

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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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