Frequently Asked Questions

Browse guides, articles and answers to get the most out of Famn.

Guides & Articles

Shopping List

The Shopping List is one of Famn's most powerful features. It helps you plan your groceries at home and guides you through the store when you're actually shopping — automatically sorting your items in the order you'll find them on the shelves.
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Creating Rewards in Famn

Rewards are a fun way to motivate your household members. When someone completes enough chores and earns enough points, they can unlock and claim a reward — like a treat, a privilege, or something you define yourself.
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Shopping Sessions

A Shopping Session is a tracked record of a single grocery run. Every time you tap Start Shopping on a grocery list, Famn begins recording what you pick up, which store you're in, and when the trip happened. When you're done, you can attach a receipt, match it to your items, and even move everything straight into your storage lists — all from one place.
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Insights

Insights gives you a complete picture of how your household shops — how much you spend, what you buy most often, which stores you visit, and how your household members contribute. It also powers the Space Score leaderboard, where members earn points for completing tasks and can unlock rewards.
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Calendar & Contacts Sync

Famn lets you sync your household calendars and contacts to your phone, tablet, or computer using standard CalDAV and CardDAV protocols.
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Calendar & Events

The Calendar keeps your household's plans in one place. Create multiple calendars within a Space, add one-off or repeating events, control who can see and edit each calendar, and see your events, chores, and planned meals together on a single day view.
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Holdings

Learn what Holdings is in Famn and how your family can keep track of homes, vehicles and belongings together — with maintenance, documentation and insurance records in one shared place.
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Can't sign in?

Signed out of Famn and your password is not accepted, or the sign-in page never brings you back to the app? These are the usual causes and the quickest way out of each one.
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Chores

Learn how to use Famn’s chore management efficiently with task assignments, recurring rules, effort levels, and AI-generated suggestions.
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Cookbook & Recipes

The Cookbook is where your household keeps its recipes.
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Getting Started

Welcome to Famn! This guide walks you through everything from the very first screen: creating your account, signing in, and the short setup flow that gets your household up and running.
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Grocery shopping

Learn how to use Famn’s shopping list efficiently with planning and shopping modes, smart suggestions, barcode scanning, and loyalty cards.
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Items and Belongings

Learn how to register belongings in Famn with photos, receipts and values, keep them organized by room, set up recurring maintenance and find anything you own in seconds.
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Meal Planner

The Meal Planner helps you plan your meals and generate shopping lists.
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Spaces

Learn how spaces work in the Famn app – share shopping lists, tasks, and recipes with family, friends, or colleagues. Collaborate easily and in real time.
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Storage lists

Storage Lists help you keep track of everything in your home — what's in the freezer, what's in the fridge, what's in the pantry. Add items when you get home from shopping, set expiry dates, and always know what you have on hand before writing your next grocery list.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Famn

Sign In

What should I do if I’m still stuck signing in to Famn?
Send us the email address you use to sign in and the time you tried, through *Help* in the app or the contact page on the sign-in site.

We can check whether the address was found and whether the problem was the password or the browser. We never see your password itself.
How do I make sure I’m typing the right email address to sign in?
Enter the email address exactly as you registered it, in lowercase and without spaces.

If you copied it from somewhere, check for a stray space at the end. Some keyboards also capitalise the first letter automatically, so it’s worth retyping it carefully.
Why does Famn sign me out without warning?
Famn can keep you signed in for up to 90 days, as long as you open the app from time to time.

If a refresh fails because you were offline or the service was briefly unavailable, Famn should keep your session and try again later instead of signing you out.
What should I do if the sign-in page shows my profile instead of opening Famn?
That usually means the browser is holding on to an old sign-in.

Use *Trouble signing in? Start over* at the bottom of the sign-in page, or *Reset browser sign-in data* on the Famn welcome screen. This clears Famn’s sign-in cookies and lets you try again.
Why won’t Famn accept my password after I reset it?
Most of the time, the reset worked and the next sign-in failed for a different reason.

Check whether a password manager filled in your old password, or whether there was a typo when you set the new one. If the reset link is older than 24 hours, request a new one from *Forgot password?* and set the password again.
Should I use the same sign-in method every time?
Yes. If you signed up with Google, sign in with Google. If you signed up with Apple, use Apple again.

Switching methods can create a separate account, so it’s best to pick one sign-in method and stick with it.
How do I sign in to Famn?

On the welcome screen, tap Sign In. Famn opens a secure login page where you can enter the email and password you used before, or sign in with the same social provider you used to create the account.

Once you’re confirmed, you’ll be brought back into the app and dropped on your Dashboard. Famn usually keeps you signed in between sessions.

Holdings

How does Holdings help with insurance claims?
You can create a documentation snapshot of a home, and Famn freezes a record of everything it contained.

That record includes items, values, photos, and receipts, which can help as proof for an insurance claim.
How does Holdings help with maintenance?
You can add maintenance to a holding, and Famn turns it into an ordinary chore.

That chore shows up in task lists, can be completed by anyone, and earns XP like other chores. The next thing that needs attention is shown first.
Can my whole family see the same holdings information?

Yes. Everything in Holdings belongs to your active space, so the whole family sees the same homes, vehicles, and belongings.

That means you only need to register things once, and everyone can find the same records later.

How do I add a home to Holdings?

Go to More → Holdings, tap Add in the top corner, and choose Home.

Then follow the steps. Only the essentials are required at first, so you can finish the rest later.

What can I store in Holdings?

In Holdings, you can add three main types of things: Properties for homes, Vehicles for cars, caravans, and trailers, and Items for belongings across all your homes.

Each home can also hold its rooms, belongings, documents, and chores, and vehicles include registry details.

What is Holdings in Famn?
Holdings is the place where your family keeps track of the big things you own, like homes, vehicles, and the belongings inside them.

It gives your space one shared place for receipts, serial numbers, maintenance, documents, and other records, so everyone can find the same information.

Onboarding

What do I need to set up during onboarding?
Onboarding has three steps. First, you enter your profile details like your first name, and sometimes your email.

Next, you create your first Space by choosing a type and name. Finally, you choose whether to continue with the free plan or upgrade to Premium.
What happens the first time I sign in to Famn?
The first time you sign in, Famn starts a short three-step onboarding flow.

You’ll set up your profile, create your first Space, and choose Free or Premium. When you finish, Famn takes you to your Dashboard.

Google

Can I use Google or Apple to sign in to Famn?

Yes. From the welcome screen, you can choose Continue with Google or Continue with Apple when available.

The first time you use one of these options, Famn creates an account from the name and email on that provider. After that, using the same button signs you back in.

Sign Up

How do I create a Famn account?

On the welcome screen, tap Sign Up. A secure sign-up page opens in your browser, where you can enter your email and choose a password, or use Google or Apple if available.

After you confirm your details, you’ll be returned to Famn automatically and taken into onboarding.

General

Why can I not find the products I am looking for?
We are constantly working to add more products. The products available in the app are mainly added by you as users. If the product does not exist, you can scan the barcode on the product and then fill out the form that appears, add the product. After an approval, the product will be available to everyone in the app. Famn's product engine also searches for products based on this barcode you scanned, and if this product is found in open APIs, this product will be added. If the quality of the information about the product is not satisfactory, you will have a dialogue about adding missing information
Why is this an app?
Busy days in a family belong, where the dinner is to be planned, the food is to be bought, the kids are to be picked up and delivered to leisure activities and who has a birthday when? I myself have encountered challenges when all this has to be organized, there are quickly many apps on the phone, reminders on the fridge and notes that disappear. That's why I have developed Famn, the app that will help solve everyday challenges and gather the logistics in the home in one place.
I have an idea, mistake or want to get in touch
Fantastic! I appreciate all the feedback. Feel free to send a message on the "Give feedback" button under the Settings tab or you can send an email to [email protected]
How do I share a shopping list?
To share a shopping list in Famn, you need to share the site where the list is located. Go to "Settings," then "Spaces," select the site you want to share, and tap "Invite user." If your site is private, you can change its type to match your sharing needs, such as "Family" or "Household."
What is Famn?
Famn is a comprehensive household management app designed to help families coordinate daily activities. It combines features like shopping lists, meal planning, calendars, chores, and messaging into one shared space, so your household can stay organized without needing multiple separate apps.
Who is Famn designed for?
Famn is designed for families, couples, roommates, and anyone living in a shared household who wants an easy way to organize daily life. If you coordinate groceries, chores, schedules, or meals with others, Famn helps everyone stay connected and up-to-date.
How do shared spaces work?
In Famn, everything is organized within a Space, which stands for a household or group. When you invite others to join your Space, everyone gets access to the same shopping lists, tasks, calendars, and chats. Any updates or changes made by one member are immediately visible to all members of the Space.
Can multiple people use the same shopping list?
Yes, multiple people can use the same shopping list in Famn. Shopping lists are updated in real time, so when anyone adds or checks off an item, all members in the space see the changes immediately. This helps everyone stay coordinated and prevents duplicate or missed purchases.
Does Famn support meal planning?
Yes, Famn allows you to plan your meals for the week, organize your recipes, and automatically create a shopping list with the ingredients you need. This helps you prepare dinners and shop more efficiently.
Can Famn help manage chores and tasks?
Yes, Famn lets you create shared to-do lists, assign tasks to household members, and set up recurring chores such as weekly cleaning or taking out the trash. It also keeps a record of completed tasks.
Can I track spending from shopping trips?
Yes, you can track your spending from shopping trips in Famn. By attaching receipts or completing shopping sessions, Famn records your purchases and how much you spent. If you have a Premium subscription, you'll also get access to more detailed insights and trends about your shopping over time.
Can I use Famn on more than one device?
Yes, you can use Famn on iPhone, Android, tablets, and desktop browsers. Your information stays synced across all devices, and you can access your account from any of them.
How do I cancel my Famn Premium subscription?
Famn Premium subscriptions are managed through either the Apple App Store or Google Play, depending on where you first subscribed. To cancel, you need to use the same platform where you started your subscription.

Your Premium features will stay active until the end of your current billing period, even after you cancel.

To cancel on iPhone or iPad (Apple App Store):
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap your Apple ID name at the top.
3. Tap 'Subscriptions.'
4. Find and tap 'Famn.'
5. Tap 'Cancel Subscription.'
6. Confirm your cancellation.

To cancel on Android (Google Play Store):
1. Open the Google Play Store app.
2. Tap your profile icon in the top right.
3. Tap 'Payments & subscriptions.'
4. Tap 'Subscriptions.'
5. Select 'Famn.'
6. Tap 'Cancel subscription.'
7. Follow the confirmation steps.

You will keep access to Premium features until your current subscription period ends.

If you have trouble managing your subscription, you can also use these links:
- Apple: https://apps.apple.com/account/subscriptions
- Google: https://play.google.com/store/account/subscriptions

General

What is Crudus Apps?
Crudus Apps is a collection of applications developed by Crudus Kaldheim. We are a small team of developers who are passionate about creating applications that are easy to use and help you get things done.
How do I get started?
To get started, simply click on the app store or play store icon on the app page and follow the instructions to download the app to your device.
I need to change something with my account, how do I do that?
To change your account information, simply log in to your account either in the app or on go to auth.crudus.app and update your information.

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