Kids finish chores, earn stars, and unlock adorable 3D pets and rewards. Parents set the tasks, prices and approvals, so the app does the nagging, and you get the hugs.
Star Chart runs free in any browser and installs straight to your home screen like a native app. Set up your first child, pick a buddy pet, and add starter quests in a few taps.
Install tip: open the app in your phone's browser Share Add to Home Screen. It works offline from then on.
Every child creates their own 3D character before their first chore. Tap the options and watch the buddy change. This is a tiny preview of the customization kids get in the app.
In the full app there's way more: 16 part groups, skin tones, glasses, accessories, plus pets, worlds and effects to unlock with stars.
Create Your Own Buddy, FreeEvery child gets their own 3D avatar, star bank and daily quest list. Every parent gets full control behind a passcode gate.
The whole family on one dashboard, each child with their own quests, stars and buddy pet.
Star Chart turns your family's daily routine into a cooperative game: set up once, smile every morning.
Add each child and design their 3D avatar together: hair, outfit, style. Pick a starter buddy pet they'll adore.
One-tap templates build Morning, After-School and Bedtime routines, or add your own tasks with star values and weekly schedules.
Every completed task triggers confetti, sound and stars. Finish a whole routine for a bonus. Tasks reset fresh each morning.
Kids spend stars on pets, accessories and worlds, or request real-life treats you define and approve. You always hold the keys.
Editing tasks, prices, approvals and settings all sit behind a parent gate. Kids see the fun; you keep the controls.
Mark any task "needs a parent check". Kids send it for review and stars arrive when you approve. Perfect for "clean your room".
Badges and level titles stick forever. No streaks to lose, no leaderboards, no punishments, just progress worth celebrating.
Practical, no-nonsense answers to the questions every parent asks, and how to put them into practice with Star Chart.
Ideas, examples and the setup that makes a chore chart stick past week one.
Read the guideThe psychology behind star charts for kids, and the five rules that make or break them.
Read the guideA full chore list by age, plus how many stars each task should be worth.
Read the guideWhy reminders backfire, and the system that puts kids in charge of their own list.
Read the guideEnd the before-school scramble with a 5-step morning quest kids run themselves.
Read the guideA calm, predictable wind-down checklist that ends the nightly negotiations.
Read the guideSingle-step tasks, instant rewards, zero punishment: structure that fits ADHD brains.
Read the guideHow to trade chores for screen time fairly, with parent approval built in.
Read the guideAllowance vs. reward systems: what research and real families say, and a middle path.
Read the guideRun one system for all your kids: fair, rivalry-free, and age-adjusted.
Read the guideA weekly star chart for the fridge: download, print, start tonight. No email required.
Get the printableAn honest comparison: Star Chart, Joon, OurHome, S'moresUp, with real prices.
Read the comparisonMorning, after-school and bedtime on rails. The day runs itself, not on reminders.
Read the guideThe best chore chart is the one your child wants to check every day. Paper charts lose their magic within a week or two; a digital chore chart keeps motivation alive because every completed task pays out instantly and the list resets itself each morning. Learn more
Yes. When rewards are immediate, goals are specific, and nothing is ever taken away as punishment. Those three rules are the entire design of Star Chart's star economy. Learn more
Preschoolers can pick up toys and brush teeth; 6–8s can make beds and pack school bags; 9–12s can handle laundry and real cooking help. Star Chart's templates give you an age-sensible starting list you can tweak per child. Learn more
Move the reminding out of your mouth and into a system kids check themselves. When today's quests live in an app with instant star rewards, kids respond to the system, not to a parent's fifth reminder. Learn more
Keep it to 4–6 concrete steps in a fixed order, and reward finishing the whole routine, not just single tasks. Star Chart's Morning Quest template sets this up in one tap, with a bonus for completing everything. Learn more
A predictable, rewarded wind-down removes the nightly negotiation. Kids race the checklist instead of arguing with you. The Bedtime Quest template covers pajamas, teeth and tidy-up out of the box. Learn more
Star Chart matches what ADHD experts recommend: one-step tasks, instant visible rewards, celebration on every win, and no streaks or punishments to lose. Kids respond to the structure, and parents shift from correcting to cheering. Learn more
Yes. Create a custom reward like "30 minutes of tablet time", set its star price, and require parent approval. Kids request it with earned stars; you always get the final say. Learn more
Cash-for-chores works for some families but can turn helping into a transaction. A star economy rewards contribution with experiences and privileges, and pocket money can still be one of the rewards if you want it to be. Learn more
Each child gets their own avatar, task list and star bank on one shared family dashboard. No leaderboards, so progress stays personal and sibling rivalry stays out of it. Learn more
Yes. We made a printable weekly star chart (PDF) with morning, after-school and bedtime routines pre-structured. Print it, stick it on the fridge, and switch to the app when you're tired of redrawing circles. No email required. Learn more
Most chore apps charge $5–13/month for their good features; Star Chart is free with no premium tier, and it's the most game-like of the free options for ages 4–12. We wrote an honest comparison, including where competitors fit better. Learn more
Completely free: every feature, every child, every device. No subscription, no ads, no in-app purchases aimed at kids, no premium tier. Learn more
Star Chart is offline-first: your family's data lives on your device and no email is ever required. An optional free username + passcode adds cloud sync across devices. Get started
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