Why Parents Leave Greenlight
Based on 160+ BBB complaints, thousands of reviews, and Reddit discussions.
Card Reliability Issues
Greenlight: "Cards constantly get declined despite sufficient funds being available." — BBB complaint
ChoreSplit: ChoreSplit runs on Stripe's rails with real-time balances. No stale data. No surprise declines.
Account Freezes
Greenlight: "They shut down the entire account, leaving my 18 year old stranded with no warning." — BBB complaint
ChoreSplit: We don't freeze accounts on a whim. If we detect something unusual, we contact you first.
Support Frustrations
Greenlight: "We contacted customer service over 50 times. Every rep gave us completely different responses." — BBB complaint
ChoreSplit: Phone support within 2 hours. Email within 24 hours. Real humans. Real solutions.
Hidden Fees
Greenlight: "Between 2022 and 2025, Greenlight charged me $258.74 in recurring fees." — BBB complaint
ChoreSplit: $5/month flat. No tiers. No upgrades. No surprises. Easy cancellation.
Family Inflexibility
Greenlight: "Greenlight doesn't let the secondary parent use the invest feature. Parent #1 doesn't want to manage the app." — Reddit
ChoreSplit: Full co-parent control. Multi-household support. Unlimited kids. Built for real families.
Boring Chore System
Greenlight: "I wish there were more incentives for the kids to actually LEARN." — Greenlight user
ChoreSplit: Streaks, leaderboards, point multipliers, rewards. Chores become a game kids want to play.
Feature Comparison
See exactly how ChoreSplit compares to Greenlight.
| Feature | ChoreSplit | Greenlight |
|---|---|---|
| AI Features | ||
| AI Photo Verification | AI-powered (200 credits/mo) | Not available |
| AI Project Generation | Included | Not available |
| AI Task Suggestions | Included | Not available |
| Gamification | ||
| Point System | Points → Real money | Basic |
| Streaks | Daily/weekly streaks with bonuses | Basic streaks |
| Family Leaderboards | Family leaderboards | Not available |
| Achievement Badges | Achievement badges | Not available |
| Point Multipliers | Point multipliers for streaks | Not available |
| Money & Cards | ||
| Kids Debit Card | Stripe-powered Visa | Mastercard |
| ATM Access | Fee-free ATM network | Yes |
| Spending Controls | MCC-based merchant controls | Store-level |
| Savings APY | Competitive | 2-5% |
| Credit Building | Coming soon | Not available |
| Investing | Coming soon | Stocks & ETFs |
| Family Features | ||
| Unlimited Kids | Unlimited | Up to 5 |
| Multi-Household | Full support | Limited |
| Co-Parent Access | Equal access for both parents | Limited secondary |
| Custom Rewards | Any reward type | Limited |
Pricing Comparison
Save with flat pricing.
| Pricing | ChoreSplit | Greenlight |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $5flat rate | $5.99-$20.28 |
| Annual Cost | $60 | $72-$243 |
| Per-Child Pricing | No - Unlimited kids | No |
| Free Trial | 30 days | Varies |
| Notes | Flat rate, all features included | Multiple tiers with different features |
Annual savings with ChoreSplit
Based on $5.99-$20.28/mo vs $5/mo
$12
per year
Switch in 30 Minutes
No complicated migration. Just sign up and go.
Sign Up Free
Create your ChoreSplit account. 30-day trial, no card required.
Set Up Your Family
Add kids, create chores, configure rewards. ~15 minutes.
You're Done
Kids start earning. Cancel Greenlight when ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to switch from Greenlight?
About 30 minutes. Sign up for ChoreSplit, set up your family and chores, then link a bank account. You can run both apps in parallel while transitioning.
Will my chore history transfer?
Chore history doesn't transfer automatically (Greenlight doesn't export this), but setting up new chores in ChoreSplit takes just a few minutes. Your kids will start building new streaks immediately.
Is ChoreSplit really cheaper?
Yes. ChoreSplit is $5/month ($60/year) for everything. Greenlight Core is $5.99/month ($72/year), and many features require upgrading to $14.99 or $20.28/month. Over 5 years, you could save $200-900.
What if I don't like it?
30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked. We're confident you'll love ChoreSplit, but if not, you get a full refund.
Can both parents manage the account?
Yes! Unlike Greenlight where secondary parents have limited access, ChoreSplit gives both parents full control over chores, rewards, card settings, and everything else.
What about security?
ChoreSplit is built on Stripe's infrastructure—the same payment platform used by Amazon, Google, and thousands of companies. MCC-based spending controls, real-time fraud alerts, and zero unauthorized liability.