Homestead is a family command center for chores, calendars, dinner plans, and groceries. Household members can see assigned recurring chores and mark them complete, while children's profiles do not require separate Apple IDs. Its calendar connects directly to the family's iCloud calendars, and meal planning can build a grocery list from recipes. An optional wall display gives the household a shared place to check what's happening. The free tier includes unlimited family members and chores, full chore history, and the Today dashboard. Homestead Pro adds shared features and is listed at $3.99 per month or $29.99 per year with a 14-day trial; a $69.99 lifetime purchase is also offered in the US. This may suit households that want a central routine board, but users should compare its features with other family organizer apps before moving shared calendars and tasks.
Homestead: Household HQ
A household dashboard for recurring chores, shared calendars, weekly meal planning, grocery lists, and an optional wall display.
Overview
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The useful details.
What it does
- Assign recurring chores to family members and review what is due today.
- Connect a shared household calendar directly to iCloud calendars.
- Plan weekly meals from saved recipes and create a grocery list.
- Use an optional wall-mounted display as a household dashboard.
A good fit for
- Households that want chores, calendars, meals, and shopping in one shared routine system.
Worth knowing
- Pro is listed at $3.99 monthly or $29.99 yearly after a 14-day trial, or $69.99 for lifetime access in the US.
- Some shared household features are part of Pro; confirm which limits apply to the free tier.
- The app centers on Apple devices and household iCloud calendars.
Frequently asked questions
Answers based on the app’s official listing and reviewed information.
What is Homestead: Household HQ used for?
A household dashboard for recurring chores, shared calendars, weekly meal planning, grocery lists, and an optional wall display.
What can you do with Homestead: Household HQ?
Assign recurring chores to family members and review what is due today. Connect a shared household calendar directly to iCloud calendars. Plan weekly meals from saved recipes and create a grocery list. Use an optional wall-mounted display as a household dashboard.
Who is Homestead: Household HQ designed for?
Households that want chores, calendars, meals, and shopping in one shared routine system.
What should you know before downloading Homestead: Household HQ?
Pro is listed at $3.99 monthly or $29.99 yearly after a 14-day trial, or $69.99 for lifetime access in the US. Some shared household features are part of Pro; confirm which limits apply to the free tier. The app centers on Apple devices and household iCloud calendars.
Does Homestead: Household HQ include paid features?
Homestead Pro is listed at $3.99 per month or $29.99 per year in the US, with a 14-day trial. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled in time. A $69.99 lifetime purchase is listed in the US. Confirm localized pricing in the App Store.
Which platforms support Homestead: Household HQ?
Greatooly's reviewed app information lists iOS.
Researched from official sources; this is not a hands-on review. Last checked 2026-11-04.
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