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UrusFamily vs Cozi

Cozi is a family organizer from the United States for a shared calendar, shopping lists, to-do lists and recipes. UrusFamily is built in Malaysia for chores, points, allowance in RM and one family goal. Choose Cozi if the family schedule is your main problem. Choose UrusFamily if you want children to help at home fairly.

Checked 16 Oct 2026

What are the main differences at a glance?

The four questions parents ask most.

  • Shared family calendar

    Cozi
    The core of the app
    UrusFamily
    School, tuition, kenduri

  • Bahasa Melayu

    Cozi
    Not listed
    UrusFamily
    The default language

  • Allowance in RM

    Cozi
    Not stated
    UrusFamily
    A rate per point

  • No ads

    Cozi
    Cozi Gold only
    UrusFamily
    Always

How do UrusFamily and Cozi compare?

Cozi facts come from its own sources. Where none exist, we write not stated.

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TopicCoziUrusFamily
Main focusShared family calendar, shopping lists, to-do lists and a recipe boxChores, points, allowance and a family goal, plus groceries, meals and a calendar
Shared calendarYesColour-coded, with reminders, agenda emails and subscriptions to other calendarsYesSchool, tuition, kenduri, public holidays and balik kampung
Recipes and mealsYesRecipe box. The Max plan adds an AI meal plannerYesFamily meals, with ingredients sent to the grocery list
Children's choresPartlyChore checklists for kids, made as to-do listsYes183 ready chores, sized small to large, with photo proof
Points and a shared goalNot statedYesPoints by the size of the job, one family goal and 28 badges
Allowance in RMNot statedYesA rate per point, for example RM 0.10, with a weekly cap. No payments in the app
PriceFree. Gold USD 39 a year and Max USD 79 a year on Cozi's site. The App Store says price may vary by locationFree during launch, then RM 9.90 a month or RM 79 a year for one family
Bahasa MelayuNoOnly English is listed on the Malaysian App StoreYesThe default, also English, Chinese and Tamil
Malaysian contentNot statedThe Google Play listing says this is the U.S. version and not all features may work as expected for international usersYesFestive packs for Ramadan, Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas and school holidays, and chores written for Malaysian homes
Children without accountsNoOne shared family account. Each member signs in with their own email and the family passwordYesA kid profile sits under a parent and opens with a PIN
No adsPartlyThe free version contains ads. Cozi Gold is ad-freeYesNo ads, now or later
PlatformsAndroid, iPhone, iPad and computerAndroid and iPhone
Family board on a TVNot statedPartlyOn a tablet today. UrusFamily TV for Android TV and Google TV is coming to Google Play

Cozi facts checked 16 Oct 2026. Prices and features can change. Sources: Google Play, App Store Malaysia, Cozi plans.

A clay calendar

When is Cozi the better choice?

Cozi is strong where our focus is not.

  • Scheduling is your family's main problem.A colour-coded calendar, reminders and daily or weekly agenda emails to family members.
  • You want to subscribe to other calendars.Cozi can subscribe to work calendars, personal calendars and team schedules.
  • You plan meals around recipes.The recipe box sends ingredients to the shopping list, and the Max plan adds an AI meal planner.
  • You want to use it on a computer too.Cozi works from any mobile device or computer.
A small clay house

When does UrusFamily fit better?

When chores, not the schedule, are what the arguments are about.

  • You want the split of work to feel fair.Points follow the size of the job, so cleaning the bathroom does not count the same as tidying toys.
  • Allowance is tied to effort in RM.You set a rate per point and a weekly cap. Real money stays in your hands.
  • Children need no account or email.A kid profile sits under a parent and opens with a PIN.
  • You want Bahasa Melayu and Malaysian seasons.Festive packs cover Ramadan, Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas and school holidays.

Cozi for the schedule. UrusFamily for the chores.

Both can live on the same phone. Choose by the problem that comes up most often in your home.

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Common questions about UrusFamily and Cozi

Is Cozi available in Bahasa Melayu?

On 16 Oct 2026, Cozi's Malaysian App Store listing showed English only. UrusFamily uses Bahasa Melayu by default and also supports English, Chinese and Tamil.

Can Cozi be used for children's chores?

Yes, as a checklist. Cozi says its to-do lists can be used as chore checklists for kids. Points, allowance and a shared goal are not stated in its listing. UrusFamily is built specifically for chores, points and allowance.

How much does Cozi cost compared with UrusFamily?

Cozi is free with ads. Cozi Gold costs USD 39 a year and Cozi Max USD 79 a year on Cozi's site. UrusFamily is free during the launch period, then RM 9.90 a month or RM 79 a year for one family, with no ads.

Do children need an account?

In Cozi, the family shares one account and each member signs in with their own email and the family password. In UrusFamily, children need no account or email. A kid profile sits under a parent and opens with a PIN.

Can we use both?

Yes. A family can use Cozi for the calendar and recipes, and UrusFamily for chores, points and allowance. Both are free to download.