Chore Bytes™

The family chore app you buy once. No subscriptions. No ads.

Coins, streaks, and rewards kids suggest. Parents stay in control.

What is Chore Bytes?

Chore Bytes is a family chore-tracking app designed to help children build positive habits. Kids earn virtual coins for completing chores, build daily streaks, and redeem rewards chosen by their family. Parents stay in control with admin tools, sign-off approvals, and full oversight of every activity.

Start a free 7-day trial — no credit card required. After the trial, choose a one-time plan: Family ($14.99, up to 3 children) or Family+ ($19.99, unlimited children).

Key Features

  • Coins & Streaks — Earn coins for completing chores. Build streaks and unlock rewards.
  • Parent Controls — Admin passcode, sign-off approvals ("Nods"), and full oversight.
  • Multiple Child Profiles — Each child gets their own balance, streak, and progress tracking.
  • Custom Rewards — Create rewards your kids actually want: screen time, treats, outings.
  • Task Calendar — Schedule tasks, mark holidays, and sync with Google Calendar or iCal.
  • Intrinsic Motivation Mode — Hide coin values on tasks that matter most to build real habits.
  • Daily Reset & Savings — Fresh start every day; leftover coins roll into a savings balance.
  • Streak Bonuses — Set milestone rewards for consecutive days of effort.
  • Coin Converter — Map coins to real money (e.g. 1 coin = 25¢) to bridge to a real allowance.
  • Child-Led Reward Requests — Kids can suggest rewards; parents approve with a custom cost.
  • Weekly Reports — Download CSV reports of each week's chore and coin activity.
  • Push Notifications — Weekly recap, daily reminders, sign-off nudges, streak alerts.
  • Works on Any Device — Progressive web app; also available on Android and iOS.

How It Works

  1. Sign Up — Create a parent account with Google or Apple. No credit card needed for the 7-day trial.
  2. Add Tasks — Use Quick Start to add sample chores, or create your own custom task list.
  3. Invite Your Kids — Generate a family invite code. Kids enter it on their device — no email or account needed.
  4. Watch Habits Form — Kids earn coins, build streaks, and redeem rewards. Parents stay in control.

Pricing

  • Family Plan — $14.99 (one-time): Up to 3 child profiles, all core features.
  • Family+ Plan — $19.99 (one-time): Unlimited child profiles, all core features.

No subscriptions. No recurring charges. Ad-free forever.

Why Chore Bytes vs. Other Apps?

  • One-time payment — competitors charge monthly or yearly fees
  • No ads, ever — your kids' screen time is distraction-free
  • Coin Savings System — unique dual balance (daily spend + long-term savings)
  • Intrinsic Motivation mode — not available in competing apps
  • Parent sign-off (Nods) — verify task completion before awarding coins
  • Child-led reward suggestions — kids stay engaged by proposing their own goals
  • Works on any device as a PWA — no app store required

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I earn coins?

Complete tasks! Some tasks give you coins immediately, while others need a "Nod" (approval) from a parent first.

What is Daily vs Saved Stash?

The Daily Stash resets every 24 hours - keep that streak alive! Any leftover coins at the end of the day move to your Saved Stash for bigger rewards.

What is "Intrinsic Motivation" mode?

Some tasks - like exercising or helping others - shouldn't always have a price tag. Intrinsic Motivation hides the coin value and encourages kids to do things because they matter, not just for the reward.

What is a Nod?

A Nod is a parent's approval. When "Awaiting Nod" is on, the child marks a task done, but it won't count until a parent taps the checkmark. Great for tasks that need verification.

How does the streak work?

Your streak counts how many days in a row you've earned coins. Complete at least one task each day to keep it alive! Parents can also set a Streak Bonus - extra coins awarded when kids hit their goal.

Why is the task I just scheduled not showing up?

Recurring chores only show up on the day they are scheduled, so there is no confusion about what needs to be done that day and when.

Can multiple kids use it?

Yes! Family plan supports up to 3 child profiles, and Family+ supports unlimited. Each child gets their own balance, streak, and chore history.

Is my family's data private?

Absolutely. Each household's data is completely separate and only accessible to authenticated members. We don't sell data or show ads.

What happens after the trial?

After the 7-day free trial, choose a plan to keep using Chore Bytes. It's a one-time payment - no subscriptions, no recurring charges.

What is the Coin Converter?

An optional advanced feature that lets parents map coins to a real money value (for example, 1 coin = 25¢) with your local currency symbol. When turned on, balances and reward costs show both the coin count and the cash equivalent, making it easy to bridge to a real allowance. Toggle it on in Admin Panel → Settings → Coin Converter.

Can I sync Chore Bytes with Google Calendar?

Yes. Connect your Google account in Admin Panel → Calendar to import family events, mark holidays, and schedule recurring chores. You can also export an iCal feed to sync into Apple Calendar or any other calendar app.

What is Streak Pause / Vacation Mode?

Going on holiday or sick for a few days? Set a Streak Pause date range in Admin Panel → Settings → Streaks. Missed days inside the pause window won't reset your kids' streaks, so a beach week doesn't undo a month of effort.

How do push notifications work?

We send a Sunday-evening Weekly Recap, an optional Daily Reminder at the time you choose, an evening nudge if there are still chores waiting on a Nod, and alerts when a child requests a reward or earns a streak bonus. Toggle each one in Admin Panel → Notifications. iPhone users need to add Chore Bytes to the Home Screen first, then enable notifications from inside the app.

Can my kids suggest their own rewards?

Yes. Kids can add a reward to their wishlist from the Rewards page. The request shows up in your Admin Panel so you can approve it (with whatever coin cost you decide) or politely decline it.

How do I switch a child to a different device?

Generate a single-use invite code in Admin Panel → Family. The code looks like BYTE-XXXXXX. Enter it on the new device and your child's profile, history, and balance follow them across — no email or login needed for the child.

Can I export a weekly report?

Yes. Admin Panel → Weekly Reports keeps a running history of every week's chores, coins earned, and savings. Download any week as a CSV to share with a co-parent, paste into a spreadsheet, or print for the fridge.

Does Chore Bytes work without the internet?

Most of the app works offline once it has loaded — kids can still see today's chores and check them off. Changes sync back automatically the next time the device is online.