Where Sweepy falls short for families with kids
- Sweepy focuses on cleaning the home rather than the whole family schedule.
- Coins are spent in a virtual home, not on rewards parents set.
#1 Sweepy alternative
1. Famiyo
Choose Famiyo if you run a family, not just a cleaning schedule. Famiyo pairs chores with a shared family calendar, and kids spend points on real rewards you choose rather than items in a virtual home.
Why families pick Famiyo over Sweepy
- Real rewards: Kids spend points in a family rewards shop with rewards, prices and limits you set.
- Family calendar: School, sports and appointments sit in the same app as chores, on a shared family calendar.
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. Tody
home cleaning app
Cleaning-routine app; free for one person, household sync from $25/year.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad and Android
3. ChoreMonster
printable chore chart generator
Free, ad-supported website for printable PDF chore charts; no app.
Platforms: Website that creates printable PDFs
4. 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
5. Cozi
family organizer app
Shared family calendar with to-do and shopping lists and recipes; free with ads, Cozi Gold from $39/year.
Platforms: iPhone, Android and web
How to switch from Sweepy to Famiyo
- 1Install Famiyo and create your family.
- 2Add family members; kids join with a code.
- 3Add the cleaning tasks your kids do as chores with points.
- 4Add family events to the shared calendar and set up rewards.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Sweepy 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.
Is Famiyo a Sweepy alternative for families with kids?
Yes. Famiyo has chores with points for kids, a rewards shop with rewards you choose and a shared family calendar in the same app.
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Ready to leave Sweepy?
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.