AuPairSync vs. WhatsApp + Google Calendar
Most families start exactly like this. Here is when that combination works — and when it stops being enough.
The WhatsApp + Calendar Problem
❌ Messages get buried
WhatsApp groups fill up fast. Important schedule changes disappear under everyday chatter, and nobody is sure whether the au pair saw the latest version.
❌ No context
Google Calendar shows events but has no child profiles, allergies, routines, or task instructions. The au pair has to ask for everything.
❌ No working hours tracking
Neither WhatsApp nor Google Calendar can track an au pair's working hours. That creates ambiguity at month-end and potential legal exposure.
❌ Documents scattered everywhere
Visa copies, insurance cards, and emergency contacts live in emails, screenshots, or paper stacks — and are never at hand when needed.
What AuPairSync Does Differently
✅ AuPairSync
AuPairSync links the calendar, tasks, and messages in a single, mobile-first experience. Schedule changes push instantly as notifications. Tasks include photos and step-by-step instructions. Child profiles with routines and medical info are always one tap away. And working hours go into an hours log your au pair submits each week and you confirm.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | 📱AuPairSync | 📅Google Calendar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared family calendar | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Working hours tracking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Real-time schedule updates | ✓ | ◐ | ◐ |
| Task-linked messaging | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Photo-based task instructions | ✓ | ◐ | ✗ |
| Child profiles with medical info | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Secure document storage | ✓ | ✗ | ◐ |
| Au pair onboarding workflow | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Multilingual interface (7 languages) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free to start | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
As of 2026. All claims subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still use WhatsApp for casual chat?
What about Google Calendar — can that continue?
How long does the transition take?
Does the au pair need to uninstall WhatsApp?
Try it free for 30 days
AuPairSync is free for 30 days, then €4.99 a month for the whole family. Your au pair can join with a QR code in under a minute.
