Kyrio · Family chore app

Family chore app — gamified, age-appropriate, actually used

Most chore apps are just shared to-do lists. Kyrio is the family chore app that turns chores into a game your kids actually want to play — points, streaks, a leaderboard, and rewards parents define themselves.

  • Age-appropriate chore templates from age 4 to teen
  • Points → custom rewards (screen time, allowance, treats — your call)
  • Family leaderboard, streaks, and weekly resets
  • Free on iOS and Android, no ads, no creepy data
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Updated May 3, 2026

Kyrio family chore app — kids redeem points for parent-set rewards

Chores feel like a game, not a chore

Every chore in Kyrio is worth points, and points add up to rewards. Kids see their balance grow, their streak climb, and their name move up the family leaderboard — the same loop that keeps them playing apps for hours, applied to emptying the dishwasher.

We learned this from working with ADHD families: external structure works for every kid, not just neurodivergent ones. The visible progress bar, the instant point payout, the streak you don’t want to break — those are the levers.

Kyrio chore tools dashboard with points and streak

Age-appropriate templates so you don’t guess

Tap an age band and Kyrio loads chores researchers and pediatric occupational therapists actually recommend for that age. A 4-year-old gets putting toys away and matching socks. A 13-year-old gets full laundry cycles and sibling-pickup runs.

Want the full breakdown? Our age-by-age chore guide covers every band from toddler to teen, with a printable chart you can stick on the fridge if you’re not ready to open the app yet.

Rewards parents define — not us, not the app store

Kyrio doesn’t push allowance money, in-app currency, or any reward we picked for you. You decide what the points buy: 30 minutes of screen time, picking the next family movie, $5 toward a new game, or a Friday-night sleepover.

Some families convert points to allowance — that’s fine. Some never use money at all. The app doesn’t care. For teenagers, allowance often works. For 6-year-olds, choosing the next bedtime story usually wins.

Every kid sees their own view — no extra account needed

Each child gets their own profile inside one parent account: their chores, their points, their rewards, their streak. No email address required, no separate login for the 6-year-old, no screen-time policy fight at bedtime.

Kyrio is also the only family chore app that doesn’t bolt parental controls on top of chores. We don’t monitor screen time, track location, or read messages. Chores and rewards. That’s it.

How Kyrio compares for this

FeatureKyrioOurHomeJoonHomey
Chore templatesPre-built age-appropriate chore lists you can assign with one tap.YesPartialYesYes
Points & leaderboardsPoints, streaks, badges, or a family leaderboard that motivate kids.YesYes

Points for completed chores, redeemable against rewards.

YesYes
Parent-set reward storeParents define custom rewards; kids redeem with earned points.YesYesPartialYes
Allowance / money rewardsConverts chores or points into tracked allowance money.Partial

Points convert into parent-defined rewards; custom reward types can represent allowance money.

PartialNoYes

Click any competitor name for the full feature-by-feature comparison.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyrio actually free?
Yes — chores, points, rewards, leaderboard, the whole core loop is free on iOS and Android. There is no paid tier you need to hit before chores start working. We monetize through optional add-ons, never by gating the chore engine.
How is this different from a chore chart on the fridge?
A paper chart works fine until everyone forgets about it by Wednesday. Kyrio sends a reminder when a chore is due, instantly credits points when it’s done, and shows the kid their progress without you having to update anything. The kid drives the loop, not the parent.
What ages does it work for?
Kyrio has age-appropriate templates from age 4 (sticker-style chores like putting toys away) all the way through teenagers (laundry, meal prep, sibling pickup). Older kids can self-assign chores; younger ones see a simplified picture-based view.
Do I have to use real money for the rewards?
No. Rewards are whatever you define — screen time, picking the movie, a $5 transfer, a sleepover, choosing breakfast. Most families mix non-money rewards (under 10) and money rewards (for teens). You stay in control of what the points actually buy.
Will my kid game the system?
Sometimes. We give parents a one-tap “verify” button on every chore so an 8-year-old can’t mark “vacuum living room” done without actually doing it. For chores you trust the kid to self-mark (brushing teeth), the verify step can be turned off.
Can grandparents or co-parents see this too?
Yes. Multiple adults can join one Kyrio family. Useful for blended families, separated parents who share custody, or grandparents who handle pickups on Wednesdays.
How does this compare to OurHome, Joon, or Cozi?
Cozi is a calendar-and-list app — no real chore engine. OurHome had the right idea but stopped shipping in 2023. Joon is the closest match for ADHD families but is kids-only. Kyrio is the active, whole-family alternative — full feature comparison is in the buyer’s guide linked at the bottom of this page.

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