Quick answer: OurHome's chore gamification is genuinely good — Fam matches it and adds the rest of the household: meals, pantry, and real money tracking — core free, Pro $6/month.
| Feature | Fam | OurHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Core free; Pro $6/mo per household | ~$5/mo Premium |
| Chores & gamification | Points and rewards per child | Yes — OurHome's strength |
| Shared calendar | Yes, with reminders | Yes |
| Meal planning | Yes, recipes → shopping list | Basic |
| Shopping lists | Shared, real-time | Yes |
| Money & budget tracking | Yes: budgets, subscriptions, spend | Thin — mostly kid reward points |
| Pantry inventory | Yes | No |
| Privacy | No ads, no trackers, encrypted DB per household | Standard cloud app |
| Household size | Up to 6 members included | Varies by tier |
| Platforms | PWA: iOS, Android, macOS, Windows | iOS, Android, web |
Both gamify chores well; Fam adds meal planning, pantry inventory, and full money tracking in the same subscription.
Barely — its money features center on kid rewards. Fam has real budgets, spending overview, and subscription tracking.
Fam's core is free forever; Pro is $6/month per household. OurHome Premium is about $5/month.