The ranking at a glance
| # | App | Best for | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Famiyo | Best reward chart app | Free plan; optional Premium | iPhone, iPad, Android |
| 2 | Skylight Calendar | Best stars on a display | Displays from $149.99; Calendar Plus $79/year | Skylight displays, iPhone, Android and desktop app |
| 3 | Hearth Display | Best for requests on a wall screen | Display $699; Family Membership $9/month or $86.40/year | Hearth Display, plus companion apps for iPhone and Android |
| 4 | Joon | Best virtual rewards | Free version; Premium $12.99/month or from $89.99/year | iPhone, Android, Amazon Fire tablets and Chromebooks |
| 5 | Sweepy | Best for a family leaderboard | Free; Premium $3.99/month or $19.99/year | iPhone, iPad and Android |
| 6 | Printable chore charts | Best sticker chart | Free | Paper or spreadsheet |
How we ranked
This ranking is for families with kids. Apps score higher when they offer more of the following:
- Rewards defined by parents
- Prices, limits and availability for rewards
- Included in the free plan
- iPhone and Android
Best reward chart app
1. Famiyo
A real rewards shop: you set each reward's price in points, how many are available and when. Kids redeem rewards on their own phone and you get a notification.
- 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 stars on a display
2. Skylight Calendar
Parents create rewards and kids spend stars in the mobile app; requires Plus at $79 a year.
- Price
- Displays from $149.99; Calendar Plus $79/year
- Platforms
- Skylight displays, iPhone, Android and desktop app
Best for requests on a wall screen
3. Hearth Display
Kids request rewards on the display and an adult approves; needs the display and membership.
- Price
- Display $699; Family Membership $9/month or $86.40/year
- Platforms
- Hearth Display, plus companion apps for iPhone and Android
Best virtual rewards
4. Joon
Coins and experience points to care for a virtual pet.
- Price
- Free version; Premium $12.99/month or from $89.99/year
- Platforms
- iPhone, Android, Amazon Fire tablets and Chromebooks
Best for a family leaderboard
5. Sweepy
Points per task and a leaderboard; coins buy virtual home items.
- Price
- Free; Premium $3.99/month or $19.99/year
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad and Android
Best sticker chart
6. Printable chore charts
Printable charts with stickers, 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
- Mix small, quick rewards with one bigger goal.
- Agree on prices in points with your kids.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free reward chart app?
Yes. Famiyo includes points and the rewards shop on its free plan for up to 3 family members.
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Free for up to 3 family members, on iPhone, iPad and Android. Kids join with a code, no email needed.
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