Why Parents Leave Homey
Real issues from App Store reviews and user feedback.
Chore Approval Paywalled
Homey: "First issue is the lack of ability to approve or disapprove completed chores. This is pretty basic and should be included." — App Store
ChoreSplit: Chore approval is FREE. Quality control is parenting, not a premium feature.
Performance Issues
Homey: "In the last 20 minutes I've attempted to edit one of my son's profile, add a daily goal, and edit a job. All of which failed after they timed out." — App Store
ChoreSplit: Modern architecture built for speed. No timeout errors. Fast loading every time.
Pricing vs Allowance Trade-off
Homey: "$4.99/mo is a bit steep in my opinion. I'd rather give that money to my daughter for her allowance." — App Store
ChoreSplit: $5/mo flat with everything included. No tiers to navigate. Clear value.
No Calendar Integration
Homey: "A calendar view would be nice to see what is happening each day" — App Store user request
ChoreSplit: Full calendar sync. See chores in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
No Fair Distribution
Homey: Manual chore assignment only. No algorithm to ensure fairness between kids.
ChoreSplit: Automatic fair distribution algorithm. Ends "why does she get easier chores?" fights.
Outdated UI
Homey: "The interface feels 2018" "MAKE TEXT BIGGER! Some text is really small and hard to read" — 2025 reviews
ChoreSplit: Modern, accessible design built for 2025. Clean interface that's easy to read.
The Pricing Math (For Parents)
What you actually pay for the features you need.
| What You Need | Homey | ChoreSplit |
|---|---|---|
| Basic chore management | Free | Free |
| 4-5 family members | $4.99/mo | Free |
| Chore approval | $4.99/mo | Free |
| Calendar integration | Not available | Free |
| Annual cost (all features) | $59.88 | $60 |
Homey is cheaper IF you don't need calendar sync or have 3 or fewer family members.
But most families need both.
Feature Comparison
See how ChoreSplit stacks up against Homey.
| Feature | ChoreSplit | Homey |
|---|---|---|
| Chore Approval | Included free | $4.99/mo only |
| Calendar Integration | Full sync | None |
| App Performance | Fast, reliable | Slow, timeout reports |
| Fair Distribution | Algorithm-based | Manual only |
| Financial Features | Yes (debit cards) | Yes (bank transfers, US only) |
| Savings Goals | Yes (free) | Yes (premium) |
| Free Tier Members | Unlimited | Up to 3 |
| Gamification | Streaks, badges, multipliers | Basic |
| Behavior Tracking | Yes | Yes (premium) |
| Price (Full Features) | $5/mo | $4.99/mo |
When Homey Wins
If your primary goal is teaching financial literacy with direct bank transfers to your kids' accounts, Homey is specialized for that. They have bank account integration (US only) that ChoreSplit doesn't match.
But for pure chore management + fairness + reliability + calendar sync, ChoreSplit wins.
Switch in 20 Minutes
No complicated migration. Just sign up and go.
Sign Up
Create your ChoreSplit account. Takes 2 minutes.
Set Up Family
Add kids, create chores, configure rewards. 15 minutes.
You're Done
Kids start earning. Cancel Homey when ready.
The Bottom Line
Homey charges for chore approval—a basic parenting need. If you want core features free, calendar sync, and an app that actually loads fast—ChoreSplit is the better choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Homey has bank transfers. Does ChoreSplit?
ChoreSplit has kids debit cards—rewards go directly to their card. Homey has direct bank transfers (US only). If bank transfers are your #1 priority, Homey wins there. But if you want chore approval, calendar sync, and reliability, ChoreSplit is better overall.
Why is Homey so slow?
We can't speak for Homey, but performance issues are widely reported in App Store reviews. ChoreSplit is built on modern infrastructure (Stripe for payments, Vercel for hosting) designed for speed and reliability.
Is ChoreSplit really the same price?
Similar price ($5/mo vs $4.99/mo), but ChoreSplit includes chore approval, unlimited family members, and savings goals in the free/base tier. Homey requires premium for those features. You get more for the same cost.
Can kids earn money for chores?
Yes! Kids earn points for completing chores, which convert to real money on their ChoreSplit debit card. Parents approve before funding. It's similar to Homey but with our card instead of bank transfers.
What about Homey's financial education features?
Homey's savings jars and financial literacy features are great—but they're premium only. ChoreSplit includes savings goals free, plus our debit card teaches real-world money management through actual spending.
How do I switch from Homey?
Sign up for ChoreSplit (2 minutes), set up your family and chores (15 minutes), and you're done. Run both apps in parallel while transitioning, then cancel Homey when ready.