# Chore Lock Earn Screen Time — Chores done. Screen earned.

> Parental control app for chore completion and screen time management. (iPhone/iPad app by Chore Lock.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chore-lock-earn-screen-time/id6797750027 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chore Lock](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816267993)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-29
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chore-lock-earn-screen-time/id6797750027/reviews.md

## What is Chore Lock Earn Screen Time?

Chore Lock turns "did you do your chores?" into something that runs itself.

You assign the chores. Your kid does them and snaps a photo in the app. You approve from wherever you are, and their apps unlock seconds later. No nagging, no honor system: until the work is done, the apps you chose stay locked.

REALLY LOCKED, NOT PINKY-PROMISED
Chore Lock uses Apple's built-in Screen Time technology, the same system parental controls are made of. Games and apps you pick are shielded on your kid's iPhone or iPad until screen time is earned.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Create chores for each kid: one-time jobs or daily routines.
2. Kids see their list in a kid-friendly mode and submit photo proof.
3. You approve or send it back, right from your phone. On paid plans, an AI photo check can clear the obvious ones for you.
4. Approved chores add earned screen time; apps unlock instantly.
5. When time runs out, the shields come back on. Fair is fair.

BEDTIME AND SCHOOL, HANDLED
Set a household bedtime that locks apps for the night and school hours that lock during the day, with tonight-only exceptions when you say so. Import your school calendar on paid plans and days off take care of themselves.

BUILT FOR SIBLINGS
Assign chores per kid, or post shared chores any kid can claim. Chore Bucks and the Market turn effort into rewards you set, and the family leaderboard and Jackpot make it a game. Everyone sees the same rules, so "that's not fair!" finally has an answer.

ON YOUR WRIST AND HOME SCREEN
Approve from your Apple Watch, and keep today's chores and earned time on a widget.

HONEST BY DESIGN
If enforcement drops or a kid's device goes quiet, your dashboard says so. We never fake a green light, and we'll never claim "unhackable": we tell you exactly what we block and alert you about what we can't.

PRIVACY FIRST
No ads. No third-party trackers. Ever. Chore photos delete automatically 7 days after they're submitted. We never see which apps your family picks or how long your kid uses any app; that stays on their device, per Apple's privacy design. We store the minimum: first name, birth year, chores, and time balances. On paid plans, the AI photo check sees the photo and the chore's name and nothing that identifies your family, and you can turn it off at any time.

WHAT YOU NEED
A parent iPhone and a kid iPhone or iPad (iOS 18 or later) with a child Apple Account in your Family Sharing group. Free to start: the full locking engine, one kid, one device, and up to 8 chores, no card required. Premium Solo and Premium Family add more kids and devices, unlimited chores, AI photo checks, Chore Bucks and the Market, school-calendar import, pool chores, the Jackpot, and the leaderboard. Safety and reliability are never paywalled. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled.

Questions? support@getchorelock.com. A real person reads every message, and we reply within two business days.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://getchorelock.com/privacy

## Key features

- Assign and track chores
- Photo proof submission
- Approve chores remotely
- Screen time unlocking
- Bedtime and school hour locks
- Family leaderboard
- Chore Bucks rewards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Solo | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Solo Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Family | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Family Yearly | $119.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chore-lock-earn-screen-time/id6797750027/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best app

*2026-09-24*

Best app out there. 

I don’t have kids, but I use it for my little brother 🙂

### 5/5 — We love this app

*2026-09-23*

The best way to keep my kids motivated helping with chores

### 5/5 — Needed this!

*2026-09-23*

Never had a cleaner house and happier kids that want to do chores!

### 5/5 — Awesome App!

*2026-09-23*

I love that my kids want to do chores now they ask for more.

### 5/5 — My kids ask for MORE chores now

*2026-09-22*

I didn't expect an app to change how my house runs, but here we are. The idea is simple: my kids earn screen time by finishing chores, and their iPads stay locked until they do. That's it. No nagging, no arguing, no "five more minutes."

Before this, I was telling them three times to do anything. Now they do it without being asked, because they want the minutes. My son mows the lawn. Both of them shower on their own without a fight. They actually come to me asking if there are more chores they can do — I never thought I'd type that sentence.

What I like as a parent: I approve the chore before the time unlocks, so "I'm done" actually means done. The screen time is theirs once they earn it, so it feels fair to them, not like a punishment. It works with Apple's own screen time controls, so there's no trick to get around it.

Setup took one evening. If you're tired of being the screen-time police, this is the one that worked for us.

## Frequently asked questions about Chore Lock Earn Screen Time

### Does Chore Lock have ads?

No, Chore Lock is ad-free. The app prioritizes user privacy and does not contain advertisements or third-party trackers.

### How does Chore Lock enforce screen time limits?

Chore Lock utilizes Apple's built-in Screen Time technology to ensure apps are truly locked until chores are approved. This system is the same one used for native parental controls on iOS devices.

### What devices are compatible with Chore Lock?

Chore Lock is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Both parent and child devices require iOS 18 or later for full functionality.

### Can Chore Lock be used for multiple children?

Yes, Chore Lock supports multiple children. The free version allows for one child and one device, while Premium plans offer support for more kids and devices.

### How often is Chore Lock updated?

Chore Lock was last updated on 2026-09-22 with version 1.1. Updates typically focus on improving safety, reliability, and adding new features based on user feedback.

### What are the subscription options for Chore Lock?

Chore Lock offers a free tier with core locking features. Premium Solo and Premium Family subscriptions unlock additional features like AI photo checks, unlimited chores, and advanced reward systems.

### How is user data handled by Chore Lock?

Chore Lock has a privacy-first approach. Chore photos are automatically deleted after 7 days, and the app only stores minimal data like first name and birth year. Sensitive app usage data remains on the child's device.

### What is the age rating for Chore Lock?

Chore Lock has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 4 and above, with parental guidance recommended for younger users.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.1 — 2026-09-22

No release notes.

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