Mango Display vs Hearth Display
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Product Device Cost
| Screen size | Hearth Display | Mango Display |
|---|---|---|
| small (10″) | Not available | $60 (10″ Android Tablet) |
| Larger (15″ and above) | $699 (27″ only) | $299 Amazon Echo Show 15″ $399 Amazon Echo Show 21″ OR if you dont need touch $105 32″ Fire TV works with any size supported display |
Subscription Costs & Features
| Hearth Display $9/month (Family Membership) | Mango Display $60/year (Pro) | |
|---|---|---|
| Google Photo Album | No | Yes |
| Apple Photo Album | No | Yes |
| Chores | No (Routines only) | Yes |
| Touch capability | Yes | Yes |
| Meal Plan | Yes (membership required) | Yes |
| Notes | No | Yes |
| Todos & Tasks | Yes (membership required) | Yes |
| Photos | Can take photos to add events | Backgrounds & widgets |
| Countdown to events | No | Yes |
| Fun GIFs and Stickers | No | Yes |
| News headlines | No | Yes |
| Quotes & Bible verses | No | Yes |
| Auto page rotation | No | Yes |
| AI Assistant | Yes – Hearth Helper (membership required) | No |
| Works on your existing devices | No – proprietary hardware only | Yes – Fire TV, Samsung TV, iPad, Echo Show & more |
That $699 price tag for Hearth Display is just the beginning. You also need a $9/month Family Membership ($108/year) to unlock most of the useful features like routines, to-dos, meal planning, and their AI assistant. Without it, you get calendars and profiles and… that’s about it. With Mango Display, the Pro plan costs $60/year and includes everything. No features held hostage behind a subscription wall.
And here’s the big one: Hearth Display is a single-purpose 27-inch device that only does what Hearth lets it do. If Hearth goes out of business or stops updating, you have a $699 paperweight. With Mango Display, you use devices you already own — an Amazon Fire TV, a Samsung TV, an iPad, an Echo Show — so even if you stop using Mango Display, you still have a perfectly good device. That’s the difference between buying software and buying locked-down hardware.
Hardware & Device Flexibility
Hearth gives you exactly one option: a 27-inch touchscreen that you mount on your wall. It looks nice, sure, but what if you want a smaller display for the kitchen counter? Or a TV-sized display for the living room? Or a tablet you can carry around? You can’t. It’s 27 inches or nothing.
With Mango Display, pick whatever screen fits your life. A $105 Fire TV for the kitchen wall, an Echo Show 15 for the hallway, an old iPad for the kids’ room. Use one screen or five — it’s up to you. And you get bonus features like Alexa, Fire TV streaming, or regular tablet use when you’re not looking at your calendar.
Software Design & Layouts
Hearth Display gives you their interface, their way. It’s clean and well-designed, but what you see is what you get. Want to rearrange widgets? Add a photo background? Show news headlines next to your calendar? Not happening on Hearth.
Mango Display is built around customization. Drag and drop widgets wherever you want them. Choose your own backgrounds from Google Photos or Apple Photos. Create multiple pages — a calendar view, a chores dashboard, a photo slideshow — and set them to rotate automatically. Your display should look like your family, not like everyone else’s.
Here are some Mango Display calendar designs in the real world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hearth Display cost compared to Mango Display?
Hearth Display costs $699 for the 27-inch touchscreen, plus $9/month ($108/year) for the Family Membership that unlocks most features. Mango Display runs on devices you already own — a Fire TV starts at $105, an Echo Show 15 is $299, or use an old tablet. The Pro plan is $60/year with all features included.
What happens if I stop paying the Hearth Display subscription?
Without the $9/month Family Membership, Hearth Display loses access to routines, to-dos, meal planning, and the AI assistant. You keep basic calendar sync and profiles, but most useful features are locked. With Mango Display, the free plan still gives you calendar sync, and Pro at $60/year includes everything.
Can I use Hearth Display on my TV or tablet?
No. Hearth Display only works on its own 27-inch proprietary hardware. You cannot install it on a TV, tablet, or any other device. Mango Display works on Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV, LG TV, Android TV, iPad, Android tablets, Echo Show, Raspberry Pi, Windows, and any web browser.
Does Mango Display support Google Photos and Apple Photos?
Yes. Mango Display connects directly to Google Photos and Apple iCloud Photo albums. New photos appear automatically on your display. Hearth Display does not have a photo slideshow or album feature — its camera is only used to snap pictures of event fliers to add calendar entries.
Does Hearth Display have a chores system?
Hearth Display offers routines (morning routine, bedtime routine) but does not have a dedicated chores system with points and rewards. Mango Display includes a full chores and rewards system where kids can earn points and redeem custom rewards — great for building responsibility.
Can I customize the layout on Mango Display?
Yes. Mango Display has a drag-and-drop editor where you can place, resize, and arrange any widget exactly how you want. Create multiple pages with different layouts and set them to auto-rotate. Hearth Display uses a fixed interface that you cannot rearrange or customize.
What screen sizes does each display come in?
Hearth Display comes in one size only — 27 inches. Mango Display works on any supported screen from a 7-inch tablet all the way up to a 75-inch TV. Pick the size and device that fits your space and budget.
Which calendars can I sync with each display?
Both Hearth Display and Mango Display sync with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple iCloud calendars. Mango Display also supports two-way calendar sync, so you can add and edit events directly from the display and they sync back to your calendar app instantly.