Homsy

Homsy is an offline-first household manager for coordinating chores, projects, shopping and home utilities. It suits couples, families and roommates who want assignments, recurring routines and shared lists in one service. Its broad household scope and offline syncing are compelling, but household size and subscription terms matter when choosing it.

Overview

Homsy combines household projects, recurring chores, shopping trips, calendar events and utility reminders rather than treating chores as a standalone checklist. Projects can be broken into subtasks with priorities, due dates and assignees, giving larger jobs a clearer owner and deadline. The app targets couples, families with children and roommates, and supports 26 languages.

It runs on Android, iOS and the web. When a device is offline, Homsy stores data locally and synchronizes automatically after reconnection, a useful safeguard for homes with unreliable connectivity. Its privacy policy says it does not sell personal information. Google Calendar access requires explicit consent, and Google data is transmitted using encryption.

Key features

Projects and chore rotation

Subtasks, priorities, due dates and assignees make Homsy better suited to multi-step household work than a simple shared list. Recurring chores can rotate between members, while reminders, completion tracking and progress history show both what is next and what has been done. Rotation is particularly useful when a fixed chore owner would create resentment, although the free plan's two-person limit restricts larger households.

Shopping coordination

Shared shopping lists update in real time, so one person can add an item while another is at the store. Scheduled shopping trips connect the list to a planned outing, reducing the need to coordinate timing elsewhere.

Calendars and home maintenance

Homsy Pro imports events from Google Calendar and, on iPhone, Apple Calendar. Imported events can give household planning a wider view, but calendar integration is reserved for Pro. Utility tracking covers electricity, water and gas, and waste-collection reminders address recurring maintenance that ordinary chore apps often omit.

Pricing

Homsy uses a freemium model. The Free plan costs 0.00 USD and is free for a household of two. That is enough for a couple evaluating shared chores and lists, but families or roommate groups need to account for the seat cap.

The Premium subscription has custom pricing on the plan listing and is billed monthly. It renews automatically unless cancelled, and the terms include a free trial without stating its length or price. Premium unlocks additional features; the terms mention unlimited entries and color themes. Homsy advertises paid plans from $3.99/mo, but the specific Premium price and trial duration should be confirmed before subscribing.

Platforms

Homsy is available on Android, iOS and the web. iPhone users additionally receive Apple Calendar import through Pro, while Google Calendar import is available through Pro generally.

Who it's for

Choose Homsy for couples wanting a shared routine, families dividing recurring chores, or roommates coordinating projects, shopping and utilities. It is especially suitable when offline access, rotating assignments and progress history are priorities. Larger households should budget for Premium, and anyone who avoids auto-renewing subscriptions should approach the paid plan cautiously.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Offline storage with automatic synchronization keeps household information usable during connection outages.
• Pro: Projects, rotating recurring chores, reminders and history support sustained accountability rather than one-off task sharing.
• Pro: Real-time shopping lists, trip scheduling and utility tracking cover several household needs in one app.
• Con: The free plan is limited to two household members, excluding many families and shared flats unless they upgrade.

Alternatives

Chap is the better fit for households wanting unlimited places and members on its free plan, with a yearly Premium option for unlimited chores. Family Fair Play suits users who prefer a permanently free, no-card starter plan with 20 tasks and four members, while its full plan costs 1.99 EUR monthly. Flatastic is an alternative for Android, iOS and web users comfortable with a free ad-supported basic app or a 1.99 USD monthly single-user Premium plan.

Nipto is worth considering for chore schedules with five free schedules and limited history, or a one-time tribe purchase for Premium. PointUp is preferable when gamified quests, rewards and photo proof matter, with a free tier for up to five active quests and three family members. BeTidy focuses on rooms and tasks on Android and iOS, including unlimited free rooms and tasks. Rumi is an iOS and macOS choice offering unlimited household members free, with older weekly history dropping out of view. Schedgy fits two-member households seeking a free basic chore system with recurring tasks and limited history. Browse more options in Chore Apps.

Verdict

Homsy is a strong choice for a couple or small household that wants chores, projects, shopping and utility reminders coordinated across mobile and web, including offline. Its main reason to choose it is the combination of rotating recurring chores and broad household coverage. Look elsewhere if you need more than two free members, fully disclosed subscription terms, or a non-renewing payment model.