MomHelper vs Cozi
Cozi is a great general family organizer. MomHelper is built for the mom parenting solo — here's where they differ.
| MomHelper | Cozi | |
|---|---|---|
| Shared family calendar | Yes, with recurring events | Yes |
| Meal planner + grocery list | Yes — recipe box, list by aisle, text/email it | Yes (recipe box on Cozi Gold) |
| Kids' chores with reward points | Yes, with a reward store you control | To-do lists; no points/rewards |
| Backup plans + one-tap SOS | Yes | No |
| Weekly pickup planner | Yes | No |
| Co-parenting: custody schedule + expense split | Yes | No |
| Family sharing with roles (co-parent / view-only) | Yes | Shared account only |
| AI capture (school email / photo → events) | Yes | No |
| Calendar subscribe feed (Google/Apple) | Yes | Yes |
| Self-care reminders | Yes | No |
| Ads | None | On the free tier |
| Price | 7-day trial, then $9.99/mo or $99/yr | Free tier; Cozi Gold paid |
Choose Cozi if…
You want a free option, you're co-parenting with an equal partner, and a shared calendar plus shopping lists is all you need.
Choose MomHelper if…
You're doing most of it alone and want the app to plan for that — a support circle and written backup plans, a pickup schedule, help turning the endless school paperwork into calendar entries, and a nudge to take care of yourself too.