Which family calendar app scans school emails automatically?

Both Nuet and Sense turn school emails into calendar events, but they work differently. Nuet monitors your inbox automatically — connect once and events are captured without you doing anything. Sense requires you to forward emails to a Sense email address. Both recognise UK school platforms like ParentMail and Arbor. Nuet additionally monitors WhatsApp groups and lets you photograph printed letters or PDFs.

Is there a free alternative to Cozi for UK parents?

Cozi offers a free tier but is US-focused with no school integrations. For UK parents, Nuet offers a 7-day free trial with full functionality including automatic email scanning and UK school platform awareness. Nori offers core family tools free forever (calendar, tasks, shopping lists) but lacks UK-specific features. Sense has a free tier with email forwarding. FamilyWall has a basic free plan with manual calendar entry.

What app turns school newsletters into calendar events?

Nuet is the only app that can turn physical school newsletters into calendar events — simply photograph the letter and Nuet extracts the dates and details. Nori also supports photo capture of flyers. For digital newsletters received via email, Nuet monitors your inbox automatically while Sense requires you to forward emails.

Which school calendar app works with ParentMail?

Both Nuet and Sense work with ParentMail. Nuet monitors your inbox automatically and identifies ParentMail messages without any action from you. Sense requires you to forward ParentMail emails to a Sense email address (or set up auto-forwarding). Both extract event dates, deadlines, and details. Nuet additionally monitors WhatsApp groups and handles photos of printed communications.

Best School Calendar App Alternatives for UK Parents (2026)

#1

Our pick

Your parent assistant — school events on autopilot

Nuet monitors your email inbox automatically — no forwarding, no rules to set up, nothing to remember. School events from ParentMail, Arbor, and School Gateway appear on your calendar the moment they arrive. You can also forward emails if you prefer. Plus WhatsApp group monitoring and photo capture of printed letters.

Key features

✓Connected inbox (no forwarding needed)
✓WhatsApp group monitoring
✓Photo & PDF capture
✓UK school platform awareness
✓Proactive reminders
✓Shared family calendar

Pricing

£6.99/month or £69.99/year

7-day free trial, cancel anytime

Platform

iOS (iPhone & iPad)

Best for

UK parents who want school events to appear on their calendar automatically — without forwarding emails, setting up rules, or remembering to do anything. Connect once, never think about it again.

Other options worth considering

Each of these apps takes a different approach to family organisation. Here's an honest look at what they do well — and where they fall short.

#2

Sense

AI family organiser with email forwarding

Free / £6.99/mo / £59.99/yr

Forward your school emails to Sense and it extracts events onto a shared family calendar. Covers ParentMail, Arbor, MCAS, and ClassDojo. Also includes chores, lists, and recipes.

Strengths

✓iOS, Android, and web
✓ParentMail, Arbor, MCAS, ClassDojo awareness
✓Free tier available
✓Chores, rewards, and shared lists included

Limitations

—Requires email forwarding (no automatic inbox monitoring)
—WhatsApp requires manual message forwarding
—No proactive advance reminders

Read full Nuet vs Sense comparison →

#3

Nori

All-in-one AI family organiser

Free core / paid AI features

Nori is a comprehensive AI family hub — shared calendar, chores with rewards, meal planning, recipes, shopping lists, and task automation. Captures events via voice, photos, or forwarded emails.

Strengths

✓Core family tools free forever
✓Broadest feature set (calendar, chores, meals, shopping)
✓iOS and Android
✓Voice input and AI task automation

Limitations

—No automatic inbox monitoring (requires forwarding)
—Not UK-specific — no ParentMail/Arbor awareness
—No WhatsApp monitoring

Read full Nuet vs Nori comparison →

#4

Cozi

Classic family organiser

Free (ads) / £39.99/yr premium

Cozi has been around for years and is a trusted name in family organisation. Includes shared calendars, shopping lists, and meal planning — all with a free tier.

Strengths

✓Generous free tier
✓Shopping lists & meal planning built in
✓Large established community

Limitations

—All events require manual entry
—US-focused — no UK school integrations
—Ads on free plan

Read full Nuet vs Cozi comparison →

#5

FamilyWall

Family hub & organiser

Free tier / Premium from £4.49/mo

FamilyWall combines a shared calendar with location sharing, lists, and a family journal. Good for families who want an all-in-one hub beyond just scheduling.

Strengths

✓Location sharing for family members
✓Colour-coded calendar per person
✓Lists, budgets, and a family journal

Limitations

—All calendar entries are manual
—No email scanning or school platform awareness
—No UK-specific features

Feature comparison

A quick look at what each app supports out of the box.

Feature	Nuet	Sense	Nori	Cozi	FamilyWall
Connected inbox	✓	✗	✗	✗	✗
Email forwarding	✓	✓	✓	✗	✗
WhatsApp monitoring	✓	✗	✗	✗	✗
UK school platforms	✓	✓	✗	✗	✗
Photo/PDF capture	✓	✓	✓	✗	✗
Proactive reminders	✓	✗	✗	✗	✗
Calendar sync	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Free tier	✗	✓	✓	✓	✓
Android support	✗	✓	✓	✓	✓

Feature information accurate as of July 2026. Nuet is iOS-only; Sense, Nori, Cozi, and FamilyWall support both iOS and Android.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions from parents comparing school calendar apps.

For UK parents, Nuet is purpose-built. It monitors your inbox automatically — no forwarding required — and recognises school emails from ParentMail, Arbor, and School Gateway the moment they arrive. It also monitors WhatsApp groups as a linked device and captures dates from photos of printed letters. Other apps like Sense and Nori require you to forward emails manually or set up auto-forwarding rules.

School Calendar App Alternatives

Your parent assistant — school events on autopilot

Key features

Pricing

Platform

Best for

Other options worth considering

Sense

Nori

Cozi

FamilyWall

Feature comparison

Frequently asked questions

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