What is Calendara? The AI-Powered Family Calendar App Explained

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By Gustavo Jordão

Calendara is a family calendar app with AI photo extraction. Snap a photo of any schedule, get events automatically. The Cozi alternative with AI superpowers.

What is Calendara?

Calendara is a family calendar app that uses AI to turn photos of schedules into calendar events automatically.

If you've ever spent hours typing a school calendar into your phone, or missed an event because the flyer got buried in a backpack, Calendara is built for you.

The Problem Calendara Solves

Every parent knows this pain:

  1. School sends a 40-event calendar as a PDF
  2. You stare at it, knowing you need to add everything to your phone
  3. You start typing... and give up after 10 events
  4. The flyer ends up on the fridge, forgotten
  5. You miss picture day

Calendara fixes this.

Instead of typing, you take a photo. AI extracts all 40 events. You tap "save." Done.

How Calendara Works

Step 1: Snap a Photo

Take a picture of any schedule:

  • School calendars and flyers
  • Sports team schedules
  • Activity handouts
  • Summer camp calendars
  • Church bulletins
  • Community event listings

PDFs can be uploaded directly—no photo needed.

Step 2: AI Extracts Events

Calendara's AI analyzes the image and extracts:

  • Event names
  • Dates (any format)
  • Times
  • Locations
  • Recurring patterns

Processing takes 10-30 seconds. Accuracy is 90%+ on typical school calendars.

Step 3: Review and Save

You see all extracted events in a list. Make any corrections (rarely needed), then save to your family calendar with one click.

Step 4: Share with Family

Generate a QR code or share link. Your spouse, co-parent, or grandparents can subscribe and see all events instantly. When you update an event, everyone sees the change.

What Makes Calendara Different

vs. Cozi

  • AI extraction: Calendara has it, Cozi doesn't
  • Google sync: Calendara is two-way, Cozi is read-only
  • Free tier: Calendara doesn't limit you to 30 days

vs. Google Calendar

  • Photo import: Calendara extracts from photos, Google doesn't
  • Family features: Color-coded family members, easy sharing
  • Designed for families: Not repurposed business software

vs. TimeTree

  • AI extraction: Calendara's main advantage
  • No ads: Calendara's free tier is cleaner
  • Better for paper schedules: TimeTree expects typed entry

Who Calendara is For

Busy parents who receive schedules as paper, PDFs, and screenshots—and don't have time to type them all.

Families who need a shared calendar everyone can see and understand.

Parents switching from Cozi who want modern features and fair pricing.

Anyone who has events trapped in photos they never act on.

Key Features

AI Photo Extraction

The core feature. Snap → Extract → Save. What takes 2 hours manually takes 2 minutes with Calendara.

Shared Family Calendar

One calendar the whole family can see. Color-code by family member.

Two-Way Google Calendar Sync

Unlike Cozi's read-only sync, Calendara syncs both directions. Use Google Calendar for work, Calendara for family, see everything in one view.

QR Code Sharing

Generate a QR code for instant calendar sharing. Perfect for grandparents or babysitters.

Multi-Calendar Support

Create separate calendars for different purposes: "School," "Sports," "Family Events." Keep things organized.

Pricing

Free Tier: Generous limits, AI extraction included, no credit card required.

Pro: $2.99/month for unlimited extractions and premium features.

No 30-day limits. No bait-and-switch. Transparent pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Calendara work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. Calendara is a web app that works on any device. Native iOS app coming soon.

Can I import my existing Google Calendar events?

Yes, through two-way sync. Connect your Google account and events flow both directions.

Is my data secure?

Yes. Images are processed and deleted immediately. Calendar data is encrypted.

What if the AI makes a mistake?

You review all events before saving. 90%+ accuracy means errors are rare, and you catch them before they hit your calendar.

Can I use Calendara for work schedules too?

Absolutely. Any schedule with dates and events can be extracted—work shifts, meeting agendas, conference schedules.

Try Calendara Free

The best way to understand Calendara is to try it.

  1. Find a school calendar or schedule in your photos
  2. Upload it to Calendara
  3. Watch AI extract all events in 30 seconds
  4. Share with your family

See Calendara in Action

Upload any schedule and watch AI extract all events automatically. Free to try.


Questions about Calendara? Email gustavo@usecalendara.com - I respond to every message.

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