We compare Family digital organisers

Written By Dream Coach

We have a very comprehensive comparison for you of both digital apps and wall‑mount devices (aka family digital organisers) to help you decide which suits your family the best.

Family Organizer Apps

These are cross-platform and budget‑friendly—perfect for on‑the‑go scheduling.

Cozi Family Organizer

  • Shared colour‑coded calendar, shopping lists, to‑do lists, meal planner & recipe box

  • Freemium model with Cozi Gold upgrade (~A$4–5/month) to remove ads and unlock extra features

  • High ratings (~4.7 on iOS AU),

TimeTree / FamilyWall / OurHome / Picniic / Any.do etc.

  • Offer shared calendars, reminders, lists, messaging, chore tracking, meal planners.

  • E.g., FamilyWall adds location sharing & secure family chat; OurHome gamifies chores; TimeTree excels in event planning.

Upbase

  • Combines family & work management: shared calendars, task lists, notepad, messaging; free with unlimited users

  • Great for families needing more depth—some learning curve required and premium needed for advanced features

Physical Wall-Mount Devices

Ideal if your family wants a central visual hub in the home.

Highlights:

  • Large touchscreen displays with calendars, to‑do lists, meal plans & chore charts.

  • Auto-sync with Google, Apple, Outlook, Cozi, Yahoo.

  • Optional AI importers convert emails/flyers/photos to events.

  • Subscription plans (~A$39–40/year) enable added features (photo-frame, magic import, rewards).

Leading models in Australia:

Skylight Smart Family Calendar

  • 15" model around A$529–620

  • AI Sidekick magic-import and chore & meal planning enabled via Skylight Plus ~$39/year

  • Glossy antiglare touch, wall‑mountable, supports family sync via Google/Cozi, praised for user-friendliness au.myskylight.com.


    Otto Family Planner Whiteboard

  • Magnetic dry-erase board from Officeworks for ~A$30.

  • Manual, low-tech alternative with colour-coded scheduling—easy and tactile.

Recommendations:

  • Best for simplicity + cost‑effectiveness?
    → Use Cozi or TimeTree—free and flexible.

  • Want automatic scheduling in one home hub?
    → Choose Skylight Smart Family Calendar (15" is a sweet spot). Ideal if your family values visual clarity and minimal device-checking.

  • Prefer manual but tangible?
    → The Otto Whiteboard is a no-tech, budget‑friendly staple.

Quick Picks:

  • ✅ Skylight Smart Family Calendar – Premium, interactive, central hub.

  • ✅ Cozi App – Top free shared organizer app in Australia.

  • ✅ Otto Family Planner Whiteboard – Affordable manual wall calendar.

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