A FamilyWall Alternative With an Always-On TV Display
FamilyWall is a solid phone app. Luana adds the ambient, always-on TV display a phone app can never be.
No credit card to start · $7.99/mo after trial
First, what FamilyWall gets right
FamilyWall is a capable family app, and if a phone-first organizer is all you want, it may be the right fit. The question this page answers is what you gain by also putting your family's day on the TV.
FamilyWall vs Luana
| FamilyWall | Luana | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Phone/web app | App on the TV you already own |
| Premium | $4.99/mo or $44.99/year | $7.99/mo or $79.99/yr (14-day free trial) |
| Runs on | Phones & web | The smart TV you already own (Roku, Fire TV, LG, Google TV) |
| Always-on shared screen | No | Yes, on your TV |
| Kids' routines & chores | Varies | Built in (with star rewards) |
| Photo screensaver | Varies | Included |
FamilyWall figures verified 2026; prices can change, so check FamilyWall's site for current pricing.
A phone app lives in your pocket. Luana lives on the wall.
The whole family walks past the TV every day. Luana puts your shared calendar, kids' routines, and chore rewards on that screen, so everyone sees the day without opening an app, and your kids check their routines off from the remote.
FAQ
Is Luana a good FamilyWall alternative?
If you want your family's calendar and routines visible to everyone on the TV (not just on phones), yes. Luana adds an always-on shared screen that FamilyWall doesn't have.
What does Luana cost compared to FamilyWall?
Luana is $7.99/mo (14-day free trial). Some phone apps are cheaper; Luana's value is the always-on TV display the whole family sees, not a lower price. Check FamilyWall's site for its current pricing.
Do I need to buy any hardware to switch?
No. Luana runs on smart TVs you likely already own: Roku, Fire TV, LG, and Google TV are fully supported. If your TV is too old, a ~$30 Fire TV stick works.
Will Luana change my calendar?
No. Luana syncs Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars read-only: it shows your events but never edits them.
Also free from Luana: school district calendars you can subscribe to and show on the TV alongside your family's events.
See it on your own TV
Try Luana free for 14 days. You can even preview it in your browser before installing anything.