The ranking at a glance
| # | App | Best for | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Famiyo | Best chore app for kids | Free plan; optional Premium | iPhone, iPad, Android |
| 2 | Skylight Calendar | Best with a kitchen display | Displays from $149.99; Calendar Plus $79/year | Skylight displays, iPhone, Android and desktop app |
| 3 | Hearth Display | Best wall touchscreen | Display $699; Family Membership $9/month or $86.40/year | Hearth Display, plus companion apps for iPhone and Android |
| 4 | Joon | Best chore game for ages 6–12 | Free version; Premium $12.99/month or from $89.99/year | iPhone, Android, Amazon Fire tablets and Chromebooks |
| 5 | Sweepy | Best for cleaning routines | Free; Premium $3.99/month or $19.99/year | iPhone, iPad and Android |
| 6 | Cozi | Best simple chore lists | Free with ads; Cozi Gold $39/year; Cozi Max $79/year | iPhone, Android and web |
| 7 | Printable chore charts | Best no-tech option | Free | Paper or spreadsheet |
How we ranked
This ranking is for families with kids. Apps score higher when they offer more of the following:
- Points for chores
- Rewards chosen by parents
- Points and rewards on the free plan
- Kids join without an email
- iPhone and Android
Best chore app for kids
1. Famiyo
Give every chore a point value; points land on the child's balance when the chore is checked off by them or approved by you. Kids spend points in a rewards shop with your own rewards, prices and limits.
- 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
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
Price: Free plan for up to 3 family members and 1 repeating task (calendar, chores with points, rewards shop and statistics included). Optional Premium, monthly or yearly, removes the limits.
Best with a kitchen display
2. Skylight Calendar
A free chore chart; stars and rewards need Calendar Plus at $79 a year.
- Price
- Displays from $149.99; Calendar Plus $79/year
- Platforms
- Skylight displays, iPhone, Android and desktop app
Best wall touchscreen
3. Hearth Display
Stars and rewards on a 27-inch display; requires the $699 display and a membership.
- Price
- Display $699; Family Membership $9/month or $86.40/year
- Platforms
- Hearth Display, plus companion apps for iPhone and Android
Best chore game for ages 6–12
4. Joon
Chores become quests in a video game; coins care for a virtual pet. Premium $12.99 a month.
- Price
- Free version; Premium $12.99/month or from $89.99/year
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android, Amazon Fire tablets and Chromebooks
Best for cleaning routines
5. Sweepy
Cleaning tasks with points and a family leaderboard; coins buy virtual home items.
- Price
- Free; Premium $3.99/month or $19.99/year
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad and Android
Best simple chore lists
6. Cozi
A chores list per family member in the mobile apps, without points or rewards.
- Price
- Free with ads; Cozi Gold $39/year; Cozi Max $79/year
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android and web
Best no-tech option
7. Printable chore charts
Free printable charts such as those from ChoreMonster; points are counted by hand.
- Price
- Free
- Platforms
- Paper or spreadsheet
Try our #1 pick for free
Famiyo puts the family calendar, chores with points and a rewards shop on every family phone.
Free for up to 3 family members. No ads.
How to choose
- Younger kids respond best to quick rewards; set cheap, frequent rewards first.
- Let older kids check off their own chores and approve them later.
- Check that points and rewards are not locked behind a subscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free chore app for kids?
Famiyo includes chores with points and a rewards shop on its free plan for up to 3 family members, with no ads.
Do kids need their own phone?
No, but it helps. In Famiyo each child can join on their own phone with a code, or parents can check off chores for them.
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Free for up to 3 family members, on iPhone, iPad and Android. Kids join with a code, no email needed.
Free for up to 3 family members. No ads.