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Equal House vs Hearth Display
Both stand on family calendar apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
Equal House centres household planning on sharing work and balancing chores, with a free tier and paid plans for a longer planning horizon. Families should consider whether the free tier's three-day limit meets their needs or whether Pro is a better fit.
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Hearth Display combines a family touchscreen, mobile companion, calendar connections, routines, lists, and meal planning. Buyers should account for the hardware cost and required paid membership.
Visit Hearth DisplayThe facts
| Equal House | Hearth Display | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Equal House Pro: £2.99 a month | Family Membership — 3-Year: $5.76 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | equal.house | hearthdisplay.com |
| On family calendar apps | #9 of 43 | #38 of 43 |
Equal House: what it does well
- Fairness Engine scores household task effort
- Auto-Balance redistributes upcoming chores
- Magic Add suggests events and chores from newsletters
- No ads, according to Equal House
What to know first
- Free plan limits planning to three days ahead
- No free trial
- Location sharing is not available
Hearth Display: what it does well
- Syncs Google, iCal, and Outlook calendars
- Supports recurring routines and children’s rewards
- Includes shared and private list options
- Companion App manages events and to-dos
- Offers Privacy Mode after inactivity
What to know first
- No free plan
- $629.10 hardware purchase
- Membership required for setup and premium features
- Daily view shows up to 24 hours
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