Cozi vs Family Tasks (2026): Which One Does Your Family Actually Need?
Short answer: Cozi and Family Tasks solve different problems and you might need both. Cozi is a family calendar — great for syncing schedules, shopping lists, and keeping two parents on the same page. Family Tasks (disclosure: that's us) is a kids chore and habit app — built for giving each child their own accountability system with AI-powered weekly reports. If you want one app to do everything, neither is perfect. If you want each tool to do one thing extremely well, use both.
The 30-second version
| Cozi | Family Tasks | |
|---|---|---|
| Core job | Family calendar + shared lists | Kids chores + habit tracking |
| Who uses it | Both parents, whole family | Each child gets their own profile |
| Chore reminders | Shared to-do lists, no per-kid pings | Timed reminders on the child's own device |
| Progress tracking | Check items off a list | Streaks, completion stats, AI weekly report |
| Calendar | Full color-coded family calendar | Not a calendar app |
| Shopping lists | Yes — a flagship feature | No |
| Platform | iOS, Android, web | iOS only (2026) |
| Price | Free (Gold ~$20/yr) | Free + premium subscription |
What Cozi is really good at
Cozi has been around since 2007 and it does one thing extremely well: keeping a family's schedule in one place. The color-coded calendar assigns each family member a color so you can see at a glance whose practice, appointment, or school event is whose. It syncs across all devices and both parents' phones in real time.
Beyond the calendar, Cozi's shopping list feature is genuinely useful — anyone can add items, they sync instantly, and you can create multiple lists (groceries, hardware store, Target run). The to-do list and recipe features are solid additions that make Cozi a reasonable "family command center" for logistics.
What Cozi is not is a kids accountability tool. The to-do lists are shared family lists — there's no concept of a child's personal task view, no timed reminders that go to a child's device, and no tracking of whether your 8-year-old actually brushed their teeth. It's a logistical tool for adults that kids can also see.
What Family Tasks is really good at
Family Tasks is built around a different premise: each child should have their own experience. When your 7-year-old opens the app, they see their three tasks for today, their current streak, and a friendly check-off flow — not a shared family list of grocery items and dental appointments.
The AI weekly report is the feature parents mention most. Every week, parents get a summary of each child's completion patterns: which tasks routinely slip, which days are hardest, what's working. The goal is to replace daily nagging (which corrodes relationships) with a structured weekly review. You talk about the data, not about the missed chore in the moment.
Family Tasks doesn't have a family calendar, shopping lists, or recipes. It's a focused tool. If you're looking for a full household command center, you'd want to pair it with something else — which is why Cozi + Family Tasks is a common combination.
Head-to-head: the 8 things families actually ask about
| Feature | Cozi | Family Tasks | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family calendar | Full color-coded, multi-member | Not included | Cozi |
| Grocery / shopping lists | Flagship feature, real-time sync | Not included | Cozi |
| Per-kid chore view | Shared family lists only | Each child's own app experience | Family Tasks |
| Reminder to the child | No child-specific push notifications | Timed reminders on child's device | Family Tasks |
| Habit streaks | No | Yes — visual streak per task per child | Family Tasks |
| Parent reporting | No | Weekly AI summary per child | Family Tasks |
| Android support | Yes | iOS only | Cozi |
| Free tier value | Very generous — core features free | Free tier is usable; premium adds reports | Tie |
Pick Cozi if...
- You need one calendar all adults share in real time
- You want a shared grocery list that syncs before you leave for the store
- Your family has Android users (Family Tasks is iOS only)
- You want a family logistical hub — not a chore-specific tool
- Your kids are old enough to self-manage from a shared list without per-kid reminders
Pick Family Tasks if...
- You want each child to have their own task list and get their own reminders
- You're tired of being the reminder system — you want the app to ping them, not you
- You want to see patterns: which child, which tasks, which days are the friction points
- Your kids respond better to streaks and visible progress than to a shared to-do list
- You want a weekly report that lets you coach rather than police
The honest "use both" case
The families that get the most out of both tools typically split the job: Cozi handles the adult logistics (calendar, shopping, appointments), and Family Tasks handles the children's daily routines. There's no overlap — the apps don't compete. Your kids' morning checklist doesn't belong in your grocery app, and your dentist appointment doesn't belong in a kids chore tracker.
The combined cost is modest: Cozi's free tier is genuinely useful, and Family Tasks has a free tier too. You'd only pay if you want Cozi Gold (ad removal + extra features, ~$20/yr) and/or Family Tasks premium (AI reports, ~the same range). That's still under $50/year for a system that covers family logistics and child habit-building end to end.
What about OurHome?
If you're looking for either of these apps because OurHome shut down in 2023, the answer depends on what you used it for. OurHome tried to do both jobs — family calendar and kids chores — which is why its replacement isn't one app. Cozi replaces the schedule/list side; Family Tasks replaces the kids accountability side.
The one-sentence rule: use Cozi to coordinate the adults; use Family Tasks to build habits in the kids.
FAQ
Is Cozi or Family Tasks better for kids chores?
Family Tasks, clearly. Cozi's lists are shared family to-dos with no child-specific reminders or tracking. Family Tasks gives each child their own view, timed reminders, streaks, and gives parents a weekly AI summary.
Can I use both Cozi and Family Tasks?
Yes — many families do. Cozi handles the family calendar and shopping; Family Tasks handles kids' daily routines. They don't overlap.
Is Cozi free?
Core features (calendar, lists, to-dos) are free. Cozi Gold (~$20/yr or ~$5/mo) adds widgets, ad removal, and a few extras.
Does Family Tasks work for the whole family?
It's built around each child having their own profile and app experience. Parents manage everything from a parent view. It's not a general household manager — it's specifically for kids' habit-building and chore accountability.
What replaced OurHome?
OurHome shut down in 2023. Cozi replaces the calendar/list side; Family Tasks replaces the kids chore side. Full breakdown: OurHome alternative guide.
Try the kids-first side of the equation
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