Head-to-head · Chore Apps
Homsy vs Rumi
Homsy 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 scoreHomsy · 9.0/10
- Lowest starting priceRumi · $1.67/mo
- Free planboth
Homsy scores higher on our rubric for chore apps: 9.0 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Rumi is cheaper to start at $1.67/mo against $3.99/mo.
Homsy is the better fit for families wanting broad household coordination. Rumi is the better fit for apple households wanting cheap shared chore planning.
- Homsy fits best
Families wanting broad household coordination
- Rumi fits best
Apple households wanting cheap shared chore planning
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Side by side
| Feature | Homsy 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Rumi 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Chore Apps | #8 in Chore Apps |
| Best for | Families wanting broad household coordination | Apple households wanting cheap shared chore planning |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $3.99/mo | $1.67/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, macOS |
| Support | Email, Phone | |
| Built for | Small business | Small business |
| Features Homsy 5/5 · Rumi 5/5 | ||
| Recurring chores | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chore assignment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Completion tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Progress history | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chore reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | web, ios, android | ios, macos |
| Household member limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Homsy brings recurring chores, task assignment, automatic rotation, completion history, reminders, shopping lists, and a shared family calendar into one household management app. It is designed for couples, families, and roommates who need… 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
Homsy — where it wins
- Automatic chore rotation with daily, weekly, and monthly schedules
- Shared shopping lists and family calendar with Google Calendar import
- Web, iOS, and Android access with offline synchronization
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan supports up to 2 household members
- Free users get 3 repeating chores and 10 active tasks
- Calendar integration is limited to Google Calendar import
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
- Homsy9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo
A flexible chore coordinator for families, couples, and roommates.
Visit HomsyFull 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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