Family Space

Family Space offers a shared color-coded calendar, to-do lists with assigned tasks, location sharing, and app approval for kids' devices. The calendar and lists are the most useful for keeping everyone on the same page, while the messaging feature is too basic to replace a regular group chat.

Yes, you can create shared to-do lists like a grocery list or a reunion prep list, and family members can check off items as they're done. It's a simple but effective way to track tasks, though you'll need to rely on the app's notifications to stay updated.

This is a common issue where notifications can be unreliable, especially for events you add to the calendar. To fix it, make sure the app has permission to send notifications in your phone settings, and try restarting the app or your device to refresh the sync.

If a family member misses a notification, first check that everyone has the same version of the app and that notifications are enabled for all users. You can also manually remind them through a text or by setting a separate alarm in your phone's clock app as a backup.

Both apps offer shared calendars and lists, but Cozi tends to have more reliable notifications and a cleaner interface, while Family Space includes location sharing and app approval features. Family Space is a decent budget option, but if notification reliability is key, Cozi might be a better fit.