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Rede vs FamilyWall
FamilyWall or Rede?
Both have the calendar, messages and photos in one app. They part ways over what costs extra and what's missing.
FamilyWall has more in it. There are lists, recipes, a budget and a place for documents, and it runs on Android and the web. The family map and calendar sync are in Premium, at $44.99 a year. In Rede the map is there from the first day, with the chat, photos and the family's own email, and you pay once.
Pick Rede if
- You want the map without a subscription
- You want a family email address for school and clubs
- Everyone in the family has an iPhone
Pick FamilyWall if
- Lists, meal plans and a budget matter to you
- Someone uses Android
- You need two-way sync with Google or Outlook
Side by side
| FamilyWall | Rede | |
|---|---|---|
| Shared family calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Family chat | Yes | Yes |
| Shared photos and videos | Yes | Yes |
| Map of where everyone is | Paid plan only | Yes |
| Works with Google and Apple Calendar | Paid plan only | Shows up in them (read-only) |
| Shopping and to-do lists | Yes | No |
| The family's own email address | No | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Coming |
| In a web browser | Yes | Coming |
| How you pay | Subscription | Once, for the whole family |
| Price | Free; Premium $7.99 a month or $44.99 a year | $149.99 once |
What it costs over five years
FamilyWall's free plan is generous. The map, sync with other calendars and the meal planner are in Premium. Paid yearly, Premium costs less than Rede for the first three years. From the fourth year Rede is cheaper.
| 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FamilyWall Premium | $44.99 | $134.97 | $224.95 |
| Rede | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 |
FamilyWall's prices from the US App Store ($7.99 a month or $44.99 a year), read 30 October 2026. FamilyWall's website shows a different monthly price, so we used the App Store's.
What FamilyWall does better
Running the house. FamilyWall has shopping and to-do lists, recipes, a meal planner, a budget and a place for documents. It's on Android and the web, and the free plan does a lot.
Questions
Is FamilyWall free?
Yes. The calendar, lists, messages and photo gallery are free. Location sharing, Google and Outlook sync, the meal planner and more storage need Premium.
Does FamilyWall share locations?
Yes, with Premium. In Rede the map is included, and anyone can pause sharing their location at any time.
Is there a FamilyWall alternative without a subscription?
Yes, Rede. $149.99 once covers the whole family, and there's nothing to renew.
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