Side by side

Hearth Display vs TimeTree

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.

Hearth Display

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 Display

TimeTree covers shared calendars and group coordination on mobile and web, with several core tools on its free plan. Consider the limits on external calendar syncing and the Premium trial’s cancellation terms before subscribing.

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The facts

	Hearth Display	TimeTree
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Family Membership — 3-Year: $5.76 a year	Premium: $4.49 a month
Plans published	5	3
Maker	Not published	TimeTree
Website	hearthdisplay.com	timetreeapp.com
On family calendar apps	#38 of 43	#22 of 43

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

TimeTree: what it does well

Free plan includes sharing and multiple calendars
Comments and photos are included in the free plan
View several calendars together with filters
Available on Android, iOS, and web

What to know first

External calendar events cannot be used on the web
TimeTree events cannot be exported to external calendars
Premium trial converts to paid unless canceled in time
Premium is billed per account, with no shared subscription

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