Bucksy: Play Money
Play Money, Real Fun
About
Create your own private economy with custom currency for family, classrooms, or friends. Manage allowances, rewards, and a community store. Offers owner or community-controlled governance options.
What's New in Bucksy
1.1
August 4, 2026
Subscription plans
Bucksy Silver Monthly
Up to 10 banks, 50 members, 25 store items
Developer apps
FAQ
What is Bucksy?
Bucksy is a lifestyle app that allows users to create and manage private economies using play money. It's designed for families, classrooms, and friend groups to handle allowances, rewards, and store items without any real money transactions.
How does Bucksy work?
Users create a bank, name their currency, and invite others with a join code. They can then mint currency for allowances or rewards, send payments, and set up a community store where members can buy or trade items using earned currency.
Can I control who manages the economy in Bucksy?
Yes, Bucksy offers two governance models: 'Owner Controlled,' where one person manages the bank (ideal for parents or teachers), and 'Community Controlled,' where members can propose and vote on decisions like minting or store clearing.
Does Bucksy have ads?
No, Bucksy is ad-free. The app focuses on providing an uninterrupted experience for managing your play-money economy.
Is Bucksy free to use?
Bucksy is free to download and use. Optional subscriptions are available to unlock additional features such as more banks, more members, more store items, and more recurring payments.
What devices does Bucksy support?
Bucksy is available on iPhone and iPad. It supports Sign in with Apple and offers an optional Face ID lock for added security.
How often is Bucksy updated?
Bucksy was last updated on August 4, 2026, with version 1.1. The release date for this version was also August 4, 2026, suggesting recent development activity.
What age is Bucksy appropriate for?
Bucksy has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and older users alike. The app is designed to be safe and engaging for a wide range of ages.