Family apps compared: what really matters
Family calendars, grocery list apps, all-rounders: there's plenty of choice, and at first glance they all do the same. The difference is in the details that matter day to day.
The criteria
| Criterion | What to check | Beeside |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Per family or per person? Is there a free version? | One plan per family: CHF 59 a year with a 14-day trial, or CHF 6.90 a month. No free version. |
| Devices | Can you mix iPhone and Android? Is there a web version? | iPhone, Android and the browser, everyone sees the same. |
| Kids | Do kids need a phone or an account? | No. Kids mode, family tablet or QR pairing without an account. |
| Reminders | Does everyone get every notification? | No, only the people concerned. |
| Offline | Does the app work without signal? | Yes, everything lives on the device first. |
| Privacy | Where is the data, is there tracking? | Database in Zurich, no ads, no third-party analytics. |
| Groceries | Several stores, sorted by aisle? | Yes, one list per store in your own route. |
| More than a calendar | What's there besides events? | Groceries, meals, chores with allowance, subscriptions, packing lists, birthdays, vault. |
| School holidays | Are your region's holidays built in? | Soon: all 26 Swiss cantons, Germany and Austria. |
Which app suits whom
If you only want a shared calendar and don't want to pay, a free calendar app will do. Beeside is worth it for families who want groceries, meals, chores and events in one place, with mixed devices and an eye on privacy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Beeside free?
No. The yearly plan starts with 14 days free and then costs CHF 59 for the whole family, the monthly plan CHF 6.90 without a trial. In return: no ads and no selling of data.
Who is Beeside not right for?
Anyone who only needs a calendar and doesn't want to pay for it.
