Homie is a simple family organizer app that helps families stay coordinated without distractions. It includes shared calendars, task lists, and routines that work on tablets, phones, and any web browser.

How much does Homie cost?

Homie costs $1.50 per active user per month. You only pay for family members who actually use the app. There are no setup fees, hidden costs, or ads.

What devices does Homie work on?

Homie works on iOS, Android, and any web browser. You can use it on phones, tablets, or mount a tablet on your wall as a family hub. Many families use e-paper tablets like Boox for a distraction-free experience.

Is my family's data private?

Yes. Homie has no ads, no tracking, and no third-party analytics. Your family's data is stored securely and never sold or shared with advertisers.

Comparison

Homie vs FamCal

An Honest Comparison

FamCal is a popular family calendar app that combines schedules, tasks, shopping lists, memos, and recipes in one place. It's trusted by millions of families and offers a free tier. If you need trip expense tracking or child accounts without email, FamCal handles that well. If you want structured routines, a built-in recipe library, and a cleaner interface, Homie might be the better fit.

This is an honest comparison of paid plans — Homie and FamCal Premium (~$40/year). FamCal has a free tier with ads, which we'll note where relevant.

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At a Glance

CalendarHomie wins — week view, public sharing

Tasks & RoutinesHomie wins — structured routine checklists

MealsHomie wins — built-in recipe library

InterfaceHomie wins — easier to use, minimal design

ExtrasFamCal wins — memos, trip expenses

PriceFamCal wins — free tier available

Similar approach, different focus

Both apps use a shared family account — one login for everyone. Both combine calendars, tasks, and shopping lists. FamCal adds trip expenses, memos with photos, and location integration. It's feature-rich but can feel cluttered.

Homie focuses on doing fewer things exceptionally well: calendar, routines, meals, and tasks. The interface is minimal and fast — designed to reduce cognitive load, not add to it. If you want a calmer experience, Homie delivers that.

Calendar

Feature

Homie

FamCal

Shared family calendar

Month view

Week viewFamCal: month and agenda only

3-day view

Day/agenda view

Color-coded by member

Event reminders

Birthdays

Premium

Anniversaries

Premium

Sync with device calendarTwo-way sync

Recurring events

Exceptions to recurring eventsSkip or reschedule single occurrences

Task lists on eventsAdd checklists to any event

Reactions and commentsCoordinate with family on events

Shareable public calendar links

Share single events via link

Location on eventsFamCal includes directions

File attachments on eventsPhotos, PDFs, documents

Two-way sync with external calendars

Tasks & Lists

Feature

Homie

FamCal

Shared to-do lists

Shopping lists

Multiple lists

Assign tasks to members

Subtasks

Reactions and commentsDiscuss tasks with family

Task reminders

Shareable public list linksShare with babysitters, grandparents

Anonymous collaborationNo account needed to add items

Routines & Chores

Feature

Homie

FamCal

Morning/evening routines

Routine checklistsGroup tasks like "brush teeth, pack bag"

Chore tracking

Repeating tasks

Per-member routines

Subtasks within routines

Roll-over incomplete to next day

Skip/reschedule single occurrence

FamCal has task lists and chores, but not structured routine checklists. Homie treats routines as organized sequences — "Morning routine" contains brush teeth, make bed, pack backpack — that you check off in order.

Meals & Recipes

Feature

Homie

FamCal

Recipe storage

Built-in recipe libraryFamCal: save your own only

Import recipes from URLs

Meal planning on calendar

Add ingredients to shopping list

Choose which ingredients to add

Filter by meal type

Filter by dietary needs

Share recipes via link

Design & Experience

Feature

Homie

FamCal

One shared family account

Child accounts without email

Web browser accessFamCal: portal.famcal.app

iOS app

Android app

Apple Watch

Ad-free

Premium

Offline viewing

Unified agenda viewEvents, meals, routines together

E-ink tablet optimized

Paper/e-ink theme

Dark theme

ADHD-friendly designMinimal, distraction-free

Language support

11 languages

Only in Homie

Features FamCal doesn't have:

Week view

See the full week at a glance. FamCal only offers month and agenda views.

Built-in recipe library

Browse recipes by cuisine, dietary needs, meal type. FamCal only stores recipes you add yourself.

Structured routine checklists

Morning routines, bedtime routines, chore sequences. Organized steps you check off in order.

Public sharing links

Share calendars, events, lists, and recipes with anyone via link. No account required to view or collaborate.

Unified agenda

Events, meals, routines, and tasks in one view. See your whole day at a glance.

Easier to use, minimal design

Clean design that reduces cognitive load. E-ink optimized for family command centers.

Only in FamCal

Being fair — here's what FamCal offers that Homie doesn't:

Trip expense tracking

Record travel expenses, track spending by category. Export to PDF or CSV for records.

Family memos with photos

Share notes, photos, and memories with family members. Comment and discuss on memos.

Child accounts without email

Add younger children to your family without needing email addresses for them.

Apple Watch app

View your family schedule on your wrist. Quick access to upcoming events.

Offline viewing

Access your schedule without internet. Homie requires a connection.

Free tier

Use FamCal free with ads and some feature limits. Homie offers a 30-day free trial instead.

Pricing Comparison

Homie

FamCal

Price

$1.50/user/mo

$40/year

Family of 4

~$72/year

~$40/year

Family of 6

~$108/year

~$40/year

Free tier

Ad-free

Premium

Free trial

30 days

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FamCal has flat-rate pricing while Homie charges per user. For larger families, FamCal is significantly cheaper. FamCal also offers a free tier with ads. The tradeoff: Homie includes week view, structured routines, and a built-in recipe library that FamCal doesn't have.

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