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The OurHome Story
How a promising app died from good intentions.
The Promise (2015)
OurHome was going to be the perfect all-in-one: shopping lists, chores, calendar, rewards—all free, no tricks.
"My family has been using it for about 2 months now and it's been working well. The whole task system is the best bit."
— Reddit user, 2015
The Reality (2025)
Developers stopped updating. Bugs piled up. Android became nearly unusable. The app slowly died.
"OurHome was fantastic, but it ceased functioning a few years back"
— Reddit user, 2023
App Store Ratings Tell the Story
The 1.0 star gap between platforms shows clear developer neglect.
Why OurHome Died
The "free forever" death spiral.
Free Forever
OurHome launched with no revenue model. Everything free, no ads.
No Budget
Without revenue, there was no money to pay developers.
Bugs Pile Up
Small bugs went unfixed. Android got neglected (cheaper to maintain iOS only).
Users Leave
Frustrated users abandoned the app. Reviews tanked.
App Dies
By 2020, development stopped entirely. The app slowly decayed.
The Lesson: Apps need sustainable revenue models. "Free forever" sounds great until developers can't afford to work.
Why OurHome Users Switch
Real problems. Real solutions.
App Abandoned
OurHome: "OurHome was fantastic, but it ceased functioning a few years back" — Reddit 2023
ChoreSplit: Monthly updates. Active development. Visible public roadmap.
Android Is Broken
OurHome: iOS: 4.1/5 stars | Android: 3.1/5 stars — The 1.0 star gap shows platform neglect.
ChoreSplit: iOS and Android equally supported. Platform parity guaranteed.
Bugs Never Fixed
OurHome: "A lack of frequent updates, needing just a few bug fixes, has led to unresolved performance issues over time."
ChoreSplit: Bug reports addressed within 48 hours. Public issue tracker.
Free-Forever Killed It
OurHome: No revenue = no developers = bugs pile up = app dies. Classic death spiral.
ChoreSplit: Sustainable model: Free tier + premium. Developers stay paid. App stays alive.
Feature Comparison
See how ChoreSplit compares to OurHome.
| Feature | ChoreSplit | OurHome |
|---|---|---|
| App Status | Active development | Abandoned (2020+) |
| iOS Performance | Fast, reliable | Tolerable (4.1/5) |
| Android Performance | Fast, reliable | Broken (3.1/5) |
| Bug Fixes | 48hr response time | None since 2020 |
| Shopping Lists | No (use any app) | Yes (when it works) |
| Calendar Sync | Full integration | Limited/broken |
| Fair Algorithm | Yes (transparent) | Basic rotation only |
| Gamification | Streaks, badges, multipliers | Basic points |
| Kids Debit Cards | Yes (real rewards) | No |
| Price | $5/mo (sustainable) | Free (but dead) |
The Honest Positioning
We're not trying to be all-in-one like OurHome wanted to be. That's too hard and leads to death spirals.
Instead, we're doing chores + calendar + rewards really well, and integrating with other apps (shopping lists, meal planning) that are already good at their jobs.
Better to be great at one thing than okay at many things.
Switch in 15 Minutes
No migration needed. Just sign up and go.
Sign Up
Create your ChoreSplit account. Takes 2 minutes.
Set Up Household
Add family or roommates, create chores. 10-15 minutes.
You're Done
Start tracking chores. Delete OurHome when ready.
What Users Are Saying About OurHome in 2026
Real user sentiment from app stores and forums.
"Still using it because there is nothing better for free, but it crashes constantly on Android. Shopping list sync has been broken for months."
Google Play review, January 2026
"The iOS app still works okay for basic chores, but it feels frozen in time. No dark mode, no widget, no Apple Watch. It is clearly abandoned."
App Store review, February 2026
"We loved OurHome for years but finally switched. Points system stopped syncing between phones. Kids lost motivation when their progress disappeared."
Reddit r/parenting, March 2026
"The concept is still solid. If someone would just maintain it, it would be a great app. Unfortunately nobody is."
Google Play review, March 2026
What's New with OurHome in 2026
Short answer: nothing. OurHome has not released a meaningful update since 2020. The app remains available on both iOS and Android app stores, but there have been no new features, no bug fixes, and no communication from the development team.
Key issues that remain unresolved: Android crashes, cross-device sync failures, no support for modern iOS features (widgets, dark mode), and the shopping list sync bug that users have reported since 2022. For families still using OurHome, the experience continues to degrade as mobile operating systems evolve and the app does not.
The Bottom Line
OurHome proved all-in-one chore apps can work. It also proved free-forever business models kill them. ChoreSplitdelivers on OurHome's promise—with a sustainable model that keeps the app alive.
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