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    Best family apps for multilingual families UK (2026): compared and checked

    The Haevn team6 min readLast verified

    If your household reads in more than one language, look for a family app where each person picks their own language. Haevn works in 16 languages, including Polish, Welsh and Punjabi, and each member chooses theirs in Settings. TimeTree lists 13 languages, FamilyWall 11, and Cozi is listed in English only on the UK App Store.

    Which family app is best for a multilingual household?

    • Haevn (our app): households where people want different languages on the same plan, with the calendar, lists, meals, budget and house admin in one place. 16 languages, and each person picks their own.
    • TimeTree: a free shared calendar in 13 languages.
    • FamilyWall: a broad Premium plan in 11 languages, with native phone apps.
    • Cozi: English-speaking households who want a free calendar with ads, for up to 12 people.

    Why does language matter in a family app?

    In the 2021 Census, 8.9% of usual residents in England and Wales aged 3 and over (5.1 million people) did not report English, or English or Welsh in Wales, as a main language. In 6.0% of households (1.5 million), members had different main languages. After English, the most common main languages were Polish (612,000 people), Romanian (472,000) and Panjabi (291,000). In Wales, 538,300 people aged 3 and over said they could speak Welsh, 17.8% of the population.

    A shared calendar only helps if everyone reads it. A grandparent who reads Punjabi more easily than English, or a partner who prefers Polish, is more likely to check a plan they can read without effort.

    How do the four apps compare?

    Legend: Yes and No come from the provider's own materials. Not stated means we could not find it on the date checked. It does not mean the feature is missing. Last checked 18 October 2026.

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    Haevn

    UK family hub from Haevn Ltd

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    Cozi

    Family organiser from Cozi Inc., US

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    FamilyWall

    Family organiser from Family & Co SAS, Paris

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    TimeTree

    Shared calendar app from TimeTree, Inc., Tokyo

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    Languages in the app16English only (UK App Store)1113
    Polish YesNo, English onlyNot statedNot stated
    Welsh YesNo, English onlyNot statedNot stated
    Punjabi YesNo, English onlyNot statedNot stated
    Each person picks their own language YesNot statedNot statedNot stated
    Free versionNo, 14 days free with no card Yes Yes Yes
    Native iOS and Android appsNo, coming soon. Web app that installs to the home screenYes, plus webYes, plus webYes, plus web
    Members per planUp to 8Up to 12Not statedNot stated
    Shared calendar Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Sync with Google or Outlook calendarsOne-click add to Google or Outlook. Two-way sync coming soon.One-click add to Google or Outlook. Two-way sync coming soon.Yes, read-only feeds from Google, Outlook and AppleYes, Google and Outlook on PremiumPartial. Google calendar shows on the private Home Calendar only, one-way
    Meal planningYes, Meal PlannerYes, recipe box. AI meal planner on MaxYes (Premium)Not stated
    Household budgetYes, PotNot statedYes (Premium)Not stated
    Limited-access role for a helper or grandparentYes, Carer ModeNo, the FAQ says it does not offer oneNo dedicated role. Administrator and simple member onlyNot stated

    Yes and No are from the provider's own materials. Not stated means we could not find it in their materials on the date checked. It does not mean the feature is missing.

    Haevn makes one of the products compared. Corrections to support@haevn.co.uk.

    For every feature side by side, see family organiser apps compared, or our guide to the best family organiser apps UK.

    What do they cost in the UK?

    AppFree versionPaid price (UK where shown)
    HaevnNo£6.99 a month or £69.99 a year. 14 days free, no card needed. Up to 8 members.
    TimeTreeYes£3.49 and £34.99 on the UK App Store (vendor page: US$4.49 a month or US$44.99 a year)
    FamilyWallYesPremium £39.99 a year (UK App Store and Google Play). Monthly £5.99 on the UK App Store, £4.99 on Google Play. 30-day trial
    CoziYesCozi Gold US$39 a year, Cozi Max US$79 a year. The UK App Store lists several Gold prices in GBP, so check the price in the app

    Haevn (our app)

    Where it is strong

    • 16 languages: English (UK), English (US), Spanish, French, German, Polish, Welsh, Romanian, Portuguese, Italian, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil and Simplified Chinese.
    • Each person picks their own language in Settings. It applies to their screens and to the notifications sent to them.
    • Calendar, Lists, Meal Planner, Pot, Chores, Family Chat and House in one plan, with no ads.
    • Carer Mode gives a helper or grandparent limited access.

    Worth knowing

    • Shared content is not translated. A list item or message stays in the language it was written in.
    • Emails, exported documents and support replies are in English for now.
    • No native iOS or Android app yet. The web app installs to the home screen.
    • No free tier. 14 days free, no card needed.
    • One-click add to Google or Outlook. Two-way sync coming soon.
    • Newer to market than the other apps here.

    Read more about Haevn's 16 languages.

    TimeTree

    Where it is strong

    • A free shared calendar.
    • 13 languages.
    • Rated 4.8 from 45k ratings on the UK App Store.
    • 75 million users worldwide, according to TimeTree's own figure.
    • Native iOS and Android apps, plus web.

    Worth knowing

    • The free version has ads, according to its Google Play listing.
    • Google calendar shows on the private Home Calendar only, one way.
    • Meal planning, budget and chores are not stated in its materials.

    Read the full Haevn vs TimeTree comparison.

    FamilyWall

    Where it is strong

    • Running since 2011.
    • Native iOS and Android apps, plus web.
    • A broad Premium feature set, including meal planning, budget, location sharing and 25 GB of documents.
    • 11 languages.
    • Rated 4.8 from 9.1k ratings on the UK App Store.

    Worth knowing

    • Meal planning, budget, location sharing and documents are on Premium.
    • No dedicated limited-access role. Administrator and simple member only.
    • Which 11 languages are included was not recorded on the date checked. Check the store listing for yours.

    Read the full Haevn vs FamilyWall comparison.

    Cozi

    Where it is strong

    • About 20 years in market.
    • Native iOS and Android apps, plus web.
    • A free version.
    • Read-only calendar feeds from Google, Outlook and Apple.
    • Up to 12 people per account.
    • Rated 4.7 from 22k ratings on the UK App Store.

    Worth knowing

    • Listed in English only on the UK App Store.
    • The free version has ads.
    • Cozi's FAQ says it does not offer a restricted-access role.
    • Prices on Cozi's own site are in US dollars.

    What should multilingual UK families look for?

    • Each person can choose their own language, rather than one setting for the whole household.
    • The languages your family actually reads. A language count does not tell you which ones, so check the store listing.
    • What stays in English, such as emails, receipts and help pages.
    • Whether shared items are translated. In Haevn they are not: an item stays in the language it was written in.
    • Who sees what. A grandparent may only need the calendar.
    • iPhone and Android in the same house, prices in pounds, and UK school terms.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which family organiser app works in Punjabi, Polish or Welsh?

    Haevn works in all three, alongside 13 other languages. TimeTree lists 13 languages and FamilyWall 11, but we did not record which ones on the date we checked, so look at their store listings. Cozi is listed in English only on the UK App Store.

    Can each person in the family use a different language?

    In Haevn, yes. Each person picks their language in Settings, and it applies to their screens and the notifications sent to them. We could not find this stated for Cozi, FamilyWall or TimeTree on the date checked.

    Does Haevn translate what other people write?

    No. Shared content is not rewritten, so a list item or message stays in the language it was written in. Menus, buttons and system messages follow each person's chosen language.

    Is there a free family app that works in other languages?

    TimeTree and FamilyWall both have free versions, and list 13 and 11 languages. Haevn has no free tier. It costs £6.99 a month or £69.99 a year, with 14 days free and no card needed.

    Which languages does Haevn work in?

    English (UK), English (US), Spanish, French, German, Polish, Welsh, Romanian, Portuguese, Italian, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil and Simplified Chinese. Emails, exported documents and support replies are in English for now.

    Sources

    If anything here is out of date or wrong, email support@haevn.co.uk and we will check it and correct it.

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