TimeTree
ActiveOverview
TimeTree is a calendar sharing application that enables users to create and manage multiple shared calendars for groups such as families, couples, work teams, and others. It facilitates coordination of schedules, event discussions, and notifications within a single calendar interface, including a public calendar feature for sharing event information openly.123
Key Features
- Shared Calendars - Create and share calendars with groups via invitations or QR codes for easy joining.
- Group Communication - Discuss plans and events directly within the shared calendar.
- Notifications and Reminders - Receive alerts for new events, updates, and messages.
- Profile Customization - Set overall profiles or calendar-specific profiles with photos.
- Public Calendars - Share event information publicly in calendar format.
- Multi-group Management - Handle schedules for family, work, couples, and other groups separately.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Basic shared calendars, notifications, group communication, and public calendars. |
| Premium | Not specified in sources | Advanced features beyond free tier (details unavailable). |
Platforms & Requirements
Available on iOS, Android, and web browsers. Requires app download from App Store or Google Play for mobile; web access via timetreeapp.com. No specific minimum requirements or limitations detailed in sources.
Integrations & Ecosystem
- Apple Photos and Camera for profile customization
- Camera app for QR code scanning
- Invitation URLs for joining calendars
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| Google Calendar | Offers broader individual and shared calendar features with Google ecosystem integration, less focused on in-app group chat. |
| FamilyWall | Family-oriented with additional task and chat tools, narrower scope than TimeTree's multi-group use. |
| Cozi | Emphasizes family organization with shopping lists and to-dos, less versatile for work or couples. |
| Fantastical | Premium calendar with natural language input, more individual-focused than group sharing. |
Reputation
TimeTree is used by 70 million users worldwide and received the App Store Best of 2015 award, indicating strong adoption for shared scheduling among families, couples, and teams.2 Users value its simplicity for avoiding double-bookings and coordinating errands or shifts.13 Some privacy concerns arise from profiling for personalized ads.9
Sources (9)
- https://timetreeapp.com
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/timetree-shared-calendar/id952578473
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=works.jubilee.timetree&hl=en_US
- https://support.timetreeapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/900006199983-How-to-Join-a-Shared-Calendar
- https://support.timetreeapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/203005679-I-want-to-set-up-my-profile-Overall-Calendar
- https://timetreeapp.com/signup
- https://timetreeapp.com/signin
- https://support.timetreeapp.com/hc/en-us/sections/900000009703-Account-management
- https://support.timetreeapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/900002154706-About-Our-Profiling