Head-to-head · Chore Apps
BeTidy vs Rumi
BeTidy leads on 0 checks, Rumi on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBeTidy · 7.7/10
- Lowest starting priceRumi · $1.67/mo
- Free planboth
BeTidy scores higher on our rubric for chore apps: 7.7 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
Rumi is cheaper to start at $1.67/mo against $2.99/mo.
BeTidy is the better fit for households wanting automated cleaning schedules. Rumi is the better fit for apple households wanting cheap shared chore planning.
- BeTidy fits best
Households wanting automated cleaning schedules
- Rumi fits best
Apple households wanting cheap shared chore planning
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Side by side
| Feature | BeTidy 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Rumi 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #7 in Chore Apps | #8 in Chore Apps |
| Best for | Households wanting automated cleaning schedules | Apple households wanting cheap shared chore planning |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $2.99/mo | $1.67/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 7 days |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, macOS |
| Support | ||
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Small business |
| Features BeTidy 5/5 · Rumi 5/5 | ||
| Recurring chores | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chore assignment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Completion tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Progress history | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chore reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | ios, android | ios, macos |
| Household member limit | 6 members | Not published |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | BeTidy is a mobile chore and home-organization app for individuals, families, and shared households. It creates an annual cleaning schedule, builds daily plans with a 14-day preview, and supports recurring tasks with frequency intervals.… Read the review → |
Rumi is a shared household coordination app for couples, roommates and families. It brings recurring chores, one-off tasks, assignments and completion tracking into a shared seven-day view. Household members can also manage shopping, meal… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
BeTidy — where it wins
- Generates annual cleaning schedules from planned household tasks
- Assigns chores, tracks completion, and keeps task history
- Adds family profiles, reminders, widgets, and task rotation in Pro
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS and Android devices
- Family profiles and reminders require the Pro plan
- Pro pricing is shown with annual billing
Rumi — where it wins
- Free plan covers recurring chores, assignments and shared household planning
- Rumi Plus adds automatic rotation, load bars and longer household history
- Shopping lists, meal planning, calendars and reminders extend beyond chores
Where it doesn't
- Currently focused on iPhone and Mac compatibility
- Automatic rotation and workload balancing require a paid plan
- The free view is limited to seven days
- BeTidy7.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo (annual) · 7-day trial
BeTidy turns recurring household chores into shared schedules with tracking and reminders.
Visit BeTidyFull verdict → - Rumi7.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $1.67/mo (annual) · 7-day trial
A low-cost Apple household planner with strong shared chore and routine features.
Visit RumiFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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