Quick answer: FamCal is a capable shared calendar with lists and notes; Fam is the whole household — calendar plus meals, chores with kid rewards, pantry inventory, and money tracking, with no ads at any tier — core free, Pro $6/month.
| Feature | Fam | FamCal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Core free; Pro $6/mo per household | Free with ads; Premium in-app subscription |
| Ads | None, ever | Ads on the free tier |
| Shared calendar | Yes, with reminders | Yes — FamCal's core strength |
| To-do & shopping lists | Shared, real-time | Yes |
| Notes & contacts | Notes in tasks and meals | Yes — shared notes and a family contacts/birthday book |
| Meal planning | Yes, tied to shopping list | Yes, meal planner on Premium |
| Chores & kid rewards | Yes, gamified points per child | No |
| Money & budget tracking | Yes: budgets, subscriptions, spend | No |
| Pantry inventory | Yes | No |
| Privacy | No trackers; isolated encrypted DB per household | Ad-supported app |
| Platforms | PWA: iOS, Android, macOS, Windows | iOS, Android |
Fam's core is free with no ads; Pro is $6/mo per household. FamCal is free with ads and a Premium in-app subscription to unlock full features.
No. FamCal covers calendar, lists and notes. Fam adds shared budgets, subscription tracking and spending overviews.
Never — no ads and no third-party trackers on any tier.