Side by side
Familia 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 APIiPhoneWeb
Choose Familia if your household needs shared responsibilities, reminders, and lists, especially if you want text, voice, or photo-based drafts. Look elsewhere if you need Android now or web access on the Free plan; Familia is currently available on iOS, and web access is included with Smart at $5.99 per month.
Visit Familia Free trial AndroidiPhone
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
| Familia | Hearth Display | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Smart: $5.99 a month | Family Membership — 3-Year: $5.76 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | familiaplanner.com | hearthdisplay.com |
| On family calendar apps | #6 of 43 | #38 of 43 |
Familia: what it does well
- Organize shared chores, groceries, reminders, and recurring responsibilities.
- Draft tasks, plans, and lists with text, voice, or a photo.
- Connect Google Calendar and optionally export selected items.
- Smart supports up to nine attachments per item and includes web access.
- Smart includes a compatible assistant connector for authorized household-data access.
What to know first
- The Free plan provides 10 smart/AI credits per month.
- The Free plan allows one attachment per item.
- The web app is included with Smart, not Free.
- Familia is currently available on iOS; Android is described as coming.
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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