Cozi is the digital command center for busy families who need to wrangle multiple schedules, grocery runs, and the never-ending to-do list. It's not flashy, it's not fun, but it works—and that's exactly the point.

The shared calendar is genuinely useful for teaching older kids and teens to track their own commitments and see how family logistics actually work. The real-time grocery list means fewer 'we're out of milk' emergencies. And the chore tracking can help kids build responsibility (though whether they'll actually check it is another story).

The free version has ads, which feels a bit tacky for a family organization tool, but Cozi Gold removes them for a reasonable subscription. Some parents find the interface clunky, especially when trying to undo mistakes, and it's definitely not as polished as some newer apps. But it's been around since 2010 and families keep using it because it does what it promises: keeps everyone organized without requiring a PhD in app navigation.

Bottom line: If your family life feels like herding cats, Cozi might help. It won't spark joy or imagination, but it might spark the realization that soccer practice is in 20 minutes.