# BeFamily vs OnlyCheckboxes

The clearest difference is update cadence: OnlyCheckboxes at every 4 days against BeFamily's every 4 weeks. BeFamily's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BeFamily sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and OnlyCheckboxes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BeFamily ships an update every 4 weeks, OnlyCheckboxes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeFamily | OnlyCheckboxes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/befamily-family-assistant/id1658280701/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **223** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Be Family, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658280704) | [Andrew Byrd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790197342) |

## What reviewers say

### BeFamily

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/befamily-family-assistant/id1658280701)

Streamline family life with a collaborative organizer. Share calendars, manage tasks, and coordinate plans effortlessly. Reduce the stress of household management and enjoy more quality time together.

**Highlights:** Smart family calendar assistant, Real-time collaborative planning, Shared to-do and shopping lists, Household task management, Gift and activity suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BeFamily Basic | $7.99 | per month |
| BeFamily Premium | $24.99 | per month |
| BeFamily Premium - Yearly | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Keeps family organized
- 🧠 Reduces mental load
-  chore automation and reminders
- 💡 AI chat for various tasks
- 🤝 Responsive support team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tasks don't show
- 💰 Hidden functionality behind paywall
- 🐛 Unchecking items doesn't reorder
- 🐛 Rearranging lists is tedious
- 🐛 Drag and drop is difficult and glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks don’t show
- Some events don’t allow editing or deletion
- Calendar connection issues
- App-specific password loop
- Routine label split on homepage

**Requested features**

- Option to automatically push unchecked items to top/bottom of list
- Easier list reordering option (e.g., '3 black lines' functionality)
- Widget for home screen visibility
- Option to send notifications for agenda/tasks
- Deadline/end date for tasks


### OnlyCheckboxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlycheckboxes/id6790197340)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OnlyCheckboxes Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| OnlyCheckboxes Yearly | $99.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeFamily free?

BeFamily is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OnlyCheckboxes free?

OnlyCheckboxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do BeFamily or OnlyCheckboxes have ads?

Neither BeFamily nor OnlyCheckboxes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BeFamily or OnlyCheckboxes?

BeFamily ships an update every 4 weeks, and OnlyCheckboxes every 4 days. Most recently, BeFamily was updated on November 3, 2026 and OnlyCheckboxes on October 31, 2026.

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