Where ChoreMonster falls short for families with kids
- ChoreMonster is no longer an app; it makes printable charts.
- A printed chart has no reminders and has to be reprinted when chores change.
#1 ChoreMonster alternative
1. Famiyo
Choose Famiyo if you want what ChoreMonster fans remember: an app where kids check off chores and collect points. ChoreMonster now makes printable PDF charts, while Famiyo tracks chores, points and rewards on every family phone.
Why families pick Famiyo over ChoreMonster
- An app instead of a printout: Chores, points and rewards live in an app on every family phone and update live.
- Points that add up by themselves: Points are added to each child's balance when a chore is checked off.
Why families love using it
- Easy for kids and parents
- The whole family works together
- Rewards you define, kids redeem
- Progress everyone can see
- Schedule and chores in one place
- Parents stay in control
- Set up in minutes
- Nudges instead of nagging
Everything in Famiyo
- Shared family calendar with a colour for every family member
- Chores and events worth points, checked off by kids or approved by a parent
- A rewards shop where kids spend their points on rewards you choose
- Kids join on their own phone with a 6-character code, without an email or password
- Free plan with points and rewards included, no ads
- iPhone, iPad and Android with live sync, so mixed-phone families can use it together
- Available in 8 languages: English, Polish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Russian
2. Joon
chore game for kids
Chore video game for kids 6–12 with a virtual pet; Premium $12.99/month.
Platforms: iPhone, Android, Amazon Fire tablets and Chromebooks
3. Skylight Calendar
smart calendar display with app
Calendar displays from $149.99 with a companion app; stars and rewards need Calendar Plus at $79/year.
Platforms: Skylight displays, iPhone, Android and desktop app
4. Sweepy
home cleaning schedule app
Cleaning schedule app with points per task; Premium $3.99/month.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad and Android
5. Printable chore charts
paper or spreadsheet chore chart
A printed or spreadsheet chart on the fridge; free, but counted and updated by hand.
Platforms: Paper or spreadsheet
How to switch from ChoreMonster to Famiyo
- 1Install Famiyo and create your family.
- 2Add each child with their own join code.
- 3Copy the chores from your printed chart and give each a point value.
- 4Turn the rewards from the bottom of your chart into rewards in the shop.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best ChoreMonster alternative?
For families with kids, Famiyo: it combines a shared family calendar with chores, points and a rewards shop, and kids join with a code instead of an email address. It is free for up to 3 family members.
What happened to the ChoreMonster app?
Today choremonster.com is a free website that creates printable chore charts; it does not offer an app or accounts.
Which app is like ChoreMonster?
Famiyo works the way many families used ChoreMonster: kids check off chores, collect points and spend them on rewards you choose, all in an app on their own phone.
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Ready to leave ChoreMonster?
Install Famiyo, add your family and set up the first chores and rewards in a few minutes.
Free for up to 3 family members. No ads.