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The Best Chore Apps for Kids with ADHD, Compared

Chore charts work for a lot of kids with ADHD, when the chart shows the next small step and the reward shows up fast. A good app does both automatically. Some are built around ADHD; others are general chore apps that happen to fit.

Here are seven, compared against what the CDC and AAP say helps, with prices and honest limits, including ours. This is not medical advice.

Prices and features checked September 2026. Every claim links to its source; vendors change pricing, so confirm before you buy.

What published guidance says helps with chores

  • Break complicated tasks into simpler, shorter steps (CDC).
  • Use a chart to track goals and positive behaviors, and let your child know they did well (CDC, AAP).
  • Give a specified reward every time the desired behavior happens, and keep it consistent (AAP).
  • Follow the same schedule every day for tasks that happen every day (CDC).

Sources:CDC: Treatment of ADHDHealthyChildren.org (AAP): Behavior therapyCHADD: Parent resources

The short version

ToolBest forStarting priceFree plan
PointUpKids 4 to 16 who need fewer distractions on screenPro $3.99/mo or $39.99/yrYes: 5 active quests, 3 members, 5 rewards
JoonKids roughly 6 to 12, especially younger ones who respond to games$12.99/mo or $89.99/yrYes, with basic features (Premium has a 7-day trial)
ChoreSplitFamilies with several kids, some with ADHD and some withoutFree; Plus is $9.99/month or $95.88/yearYes: unlimited members and chores, points, streaks, and a leaderboard
GoallyYounger kids, about 2 to 8, who need a distraction-free deviceTablet $295 or $395, then $6/mo per childNo; the first 6 months of apps come with the device
KidKarmaFamilies who want reminders before deadlinesPlus $4.99/mo or $29.99/yr; Family $7.99/mo or $49.99/yrUnclear: the site leads with a 14-day trial that needs a card
HomeyFamilies focused on chores tied to allowance$6.99/mo or $59.99/yr (App Store)Yes, up to 3 accounts
BusyKidTeaching money, with chores as the way kids earn it$4/mo, billed annuallyNo

1. PointUp

Chores as RPG-style quests, with XP, ranks, and badges, plus a set of ADHD-specific modes.

Best for
Kids 4 to 16 who need fewer distractions on screen
Starting price
Pro $3.99/mo or $39.99/yr
Free plan
Yes: 5 active quests, 3 members, 5 rewards

Where it is strong

  • Focus Mode shows only the current task, its steps, and a timer
  • Visual countdown timers and a Calm Mode that turns off animation and sound, on the free plan
  • Cheapest paid plan here; iOS, Android, and web

Where it falls short

  • The free plan caps at 3 members and 5 quests
  • A smaller UK company, less established than others here
Sources:PointUp ADHD featuresPointUp pricing

2. Joon

A video game where real-world chores are quests that keep a virtual pet happy.

Best for
Kids roughly 6 to 12, especially younger ones who respond to games
Starting price
$12.99/mo or $89.99/yr
Free plan
Yes, with basic features (Premium has a 7-day trial)

Where it is strong

  • Built specifically for kids with ADHD, and says it is therapist-approved
  • 4.7 from about 6,600 App Store ratings

Where it falls short

  • The most expensive app here, and the kid needs their own device or a parent's phone
  • Reviewers say the novelty fades; the app's last update was September 2025
Sources:JoonApp StoreFull comparison

3. ChoreSplit

A family chore app with points, streaks, rewards, and AI photo checks, for the whole household at once.

Best for
Families with several kids, some with ADHD and some without
Starting price
Free; Plus is $9.99/month or $95.88/year
Free plan
Yes: unlimited members and chores, points, streaks, and a leaderboard

Where it is strong

  • Points and streaks on the free plan, so progress shows the moment a chore is done
  • On Plus, a photo of the finished chore gets an AI check, with the parent keeping the final say
  • One app for every child, with unlimited members on both plans

Where it falls short

  • No ADHD-specific tools: no visual timers, focus mode, or calm mode
  • Photo verification and custom point values are Plus features
Sources:ChoreSplit pricing
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4. Goally

A dedicated kids' tablet with visual schedules, a skills curriculum, and speech support.

Best for
Younger kids, about 2 to 8, who need a distraction-free device
Starting price
Tablet $295 or $395, then $6/mo per child
Free plan
No; the first 6 months of apps come with the device

Where it is strong

  • Visual schedules and a therapist-designed skills curriculum
  • A locked-down device with nothing else on it to distract

Where it falls short

  • Dedicated hardware for each child adds up fast
  • Aimed at younger kids; older kids may outgrow it
Sources:Goally pricing

5. KidKarma

Points for chores, redeemed for family rewards, with schedules and deadline reminders.

Best for
Families who want reminders before deadlines
Starting price
Plus $4.99/mo or $29.99/yr; Family $7.99/mo or $49.99/yr
Free plan
Unclear: the site leads with a 14-day trial that needs a card

Where it is strong

  • Reminders before a chore's deadline
  • Visual progress charts

Where it falls short

  • Only 8 App Store ratings (3.9 stars) so far
  • A reviewer reports a sync bug that allowed double rewards
Sources:KidKarmaApp Store

6. Homey

Chores, allowance, and savings jars in one app.

Best for
Families focused on chores tied to allowance
Starting price
$6.99/mo or $59.99/yr (App Store)
Free plan
Yes, up to 3 accounts

Where it is strong

  • Chores connect directly to allowance and savings
  • Free for small families

Where it falls short

  • No update since January 2025
  • Reviewers mention a confusing interface, small text, and no chore approval on the free plan
Sources:Homey FAQApp Store

7. BusyKid

Chores tied to allowance, with a prepaid Visa card and investing.

Best for
Teaching money, with chores as the way kids earn it
Starting price
$4/mo, billed annually
Free plan
No

Where it is strong

  • Real money, a card, and investing for older kids

Where it falls short

  • Pay arrives weekly on Friday after a parent approves, the opposite of the immediate rewards ADHD guidance recommends
  • A money app first and a chore app second
Sources:BusyKid pricingBusyKid FAQ

How to choose

If you needLook at
Focus mode, visual timers, and fewer distractionsPointUp
A game that makes chores feel like play (ages 6 to 12)Joon
One app for several kids, with and without ADHDChoreSplit
A dedicated device for a young childGoally
Reminders before each chore is dueKidKarma
Chores tied to allowance and savingsHomey
Real money and a card for an older childBusyKid

When to stay where you are

  • A paper chart on the fridge is working; apps add a screen, and that is not always better.
  • Your child is overwhelmed by devices; guidance favors simple, visible, consistent systems.
  • Your clinician has set up a specific reward system; keep it and use an app only to track it.

Frequently asked questions