Head-to-head · Family Calendar Apps
TimeTree vs Our Life
TimeTree leads on 0 checks, Our Life on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTimeTree · 8.6/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresOur Life · 3 of 5
TimeTree scores higher on our rubric for family calendar apps: 8.6 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
TimeTree is the better fit for families prioritizing calendar communication. Our Life is the better fit for families wanting AI-powered planning.
- TimeTree fits best
Families prioritizing calendar communication
- Our Life fits best
Families wanting AI-powered planning
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Side by side
| Feature | TimeTree 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Our Life 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in Family Calendar Apps | #5 in Family Calendar Apps |
| Best for | Families prioritizing calendar communication | Families wanting AI-powered planning |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $44.99/yr | $49.99/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features TimeTree 0/5 · Our Life 3/5 | ||
| Shared tasks | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Reminders | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Meal planning | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Shared shopping lists | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Location sharing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Member limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | TimeTree is a shared-calendar application for families, friends, schools, hobbies, and workplace groups. Its core experience centers on group-based calendars, invitations, event communication, and schedule visibility across multiple… Read the review → |
Our Life brings family scheduling, meals, shopping, recipes, and sitter sharing into one shared, color-coded calendar. It is designed for households coordinating school, activities, appointments, meals, and everyday errands.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
TimeTree — where it wins
- Multiple shared calendars with filtering and switching
- Rich event details, comments, photos, and to-do lists
- Web, iOS, and Android access with external calendar display
Where it doesn't
- External calendar syncing is one-way into TimeTree
- Household-management features are more limited than broader family apps
- File attachments and event prioritization require Premium
Our Life — where it wins
- Natural-language and photo-based event capture
- Meal plans, recipes, and shopping-list generation
- Syncs with Apple, Google, Outlook, and iCal
Where it doesn't
- Available on web and iOS rather than across more platforms
- Product availability is described as controlled TestFlight access
- Privacy foundation is being rebuilt after the initial launch
- TimeTree8.6/10 · Free plan
A focused shared-calendar app for families that need clear schedule communication.
Visit TimeTreeFull verdict → - Our Life7.7/10 · Free plan
A feature-rich family organizer for households on web and iOS.
Visit Our LifeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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