# Hire & Fire Your Kids — Gamified Family App

> Gamified parenting app for chores, behavior management, and life skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Jody Swain.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hire-and-fire-your-kids/id1449179153 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jody Swain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449179152)
- Category: Lifestyle, Games, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese
- Released: 2019-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hire-and-fire-your-kids/id1449179153/reviews.md

## What is Hire & Fire Your Kids?

Check out the revolutionary parenting tool that captured the attention of Dragons' Den!

*** THE ULTIMATE PARENTING SOLUTION
*** TRIED AND TESTED IN COUNTLESS HOMES
*** SAY GOODBYE TO PESKY ADS
*** AND IT'S A HIT WITH THE KIDS TOO

With four offers from Dragons' Den and soaring to the top spot in the Lifestyle section of app stores, the Hire and Fire Your Kids app stands alone in its innovation. It's not just another task manager; it's a game-changing parenting companion!
Are you tired of the constant struggle to get your kids to listen or lend a hand around the house? Fed up with repeating yourself about manners and cleanliness? Our app offers a unique solution, employing recognition, rewards, and consequences to maintain order while imparting real-world lessons. With our gamified system for managing behaviors and chores, your kids will eagerly pitch in at home, learning the value of responsibility and the importance of earning their keep.
By empowering children to be active contributors within a family unit, we're not just raising kids; we're cultivating future leaders.

HOW IT WORKS:
HIRING (Chores) - Parents list household tasks for hire, and kids learn responsibility by applying for jobs and completing them for cash allowances or rewards.
FIRING (Behaviors) - Family rules are established and monitored daily to foster accountability. Catch your child breaking a rule and issue a warning. Too many warnings? It's time for a firing! Through this playful gaming format, children quickly grasp that their actions have consequences.
The aim of the game is for kids to navigate each Pay Period without being fired, earning coveted 'Not Fired' and 'Teamwork' bonuses, positioning them for the coveted title of Employee of the Month.
Kids can't wait to participate, earning rewards while experiencing a sense of pride and accomplishment.

PARENT BENEFITS:
Say goodbye to nagging and arguing; let the app handle reminders and messages.
Allow kids to choose chores they want to do, promoting autonomy and responsibility.
Empower children by fostering proactive behavior, reducing the need for constant reminders.
Fully customizable to align with your family's values and rules.

KID BENEFITS:
Engaging and enjoyable gameplay.
Opportunities to earn rewards and receive positive recognition.
Gain valuable life skills and a sense of accomplishment.
Learn teamwork and cooperation within the family unit.

FEATURES:
Ad-free experience
Notification alerts
Voice-to-text functionality
In-app family messaging
Default family values or create your own
Track earnings and chore progress
Avatar customization options
Capture photos of completed tasks
Customizable game rules
Accessible via web app on any device

READY TO GET STARTED?
If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed and want a tool that simplifies household management while teaching your kids essential life skills, this app is for you!
And remember, you're not just managing chores; you're shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
SUPPORT EMAIL: info@hireandfireyourkids.com

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hireandfireyourkids
Instagram: @hireandfireyourkids
Twitter: @hirefirekids
WEBSITE: www.hireandfireyourkids.com

## Key features

- Gamified chore and behavior management
- Reward and consequence system
- Customizable family rules and values
- In-app family messaging
- Ad-free experience
- Progress tracking for earnings and chores

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $4.00 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hire-and-fire-your-kids/id1449179153/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2025-02-04*

I have not even been able to use this app. Two times I have downloaded it and BEEN CHARGED TWICE for the subscription and it still tells me in the app that I do not have a subscription. Ridiculous!

### 3/5 — Good concept but slow

*2023-04-01, version 4.3.4*

The app is super slow for me and the kids. Very frustrating.

### 2/5 — Great concept but super slow to load

*2023-03-26, version 4.3.4*

Having a difficult time getting the job board to load. I’ve tried wifi and cellular data, without much luck at all.

### 5/5 — My Review

*2023-03-07, version 4.3.4*

My little sister struggled with her shyness in public places, but once I put her on to this app, within 6 months she is able to be herself, is confident, and is able to make friends easily! 100% recommend for those who have kids whom lack in confidence and low self-esteem.

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2023-02-28, version 4.3.4*

Amazing app that helped me and my kids bond and come closer together

### 4/5 — Great concept but so slow to load/transition

*2023-02-19*

This app is great. Has everything we need to track chores. Why is it so slow? My kids would almost rather not get paid to do chores than to deal with the app.

### 1/5 — Scammy subscription

*2023-02-13*

Was really looking forward to this one, looked a lot of fun. Expertly hides the fact that you need a $7.99 subscription to do anything until after you’ve created an account. Felt scammy enough to warrant an insta-delete.

### 4/5 — Decent App but SLOWWWWWWW

*2023-01-22, version 4.3.4*

Please look into extra servers or something. Every action takes a long time. Makes it harder to get buy in.

Otherwise it’s a great solution.

### 2/5 — Love the idea, frustratingly slow app

*2022-12-12*

We are trying to like this app - it’s a great idea, however it’s just a bit too slow to be useful.

### 3/5 — Great concept but app is slow and buggy

*2022-03-05, version 4.2.0*

If some work could be put into making the app work more smoothly, this would be our family's favourite app!

## Frequently asked questions about Hire & Fire Your Kids

### What does the Hire & Fire Your Kids app do?

This app is a gamified parenting tool designed to help manage household chores and behaviors. It uses a system of recognition, rewards, and consequences to encourage children to participate in tasks and learn accountability for their actions.

### How does the gamified system work?

Parents can list household tasks as 'hiring' opportunities that children can apply for and complete to earn allowances or rewards. Family rules are monitored, and breaking them can lead to 'firings' or warnings, teaching children about consequences in a playful format.

### Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering an ad-free experience. It includes in-app purchases, which may be for additional features or customization options.

### What devices is the app compatible with?

The app is accessible via a web app on any device, meaning you can use it on smartphones, tablets, and computers without needing to download a separate application for each platform.

### What are the benefits for parents and kids?

For parents, it reduces nagging and promotes autonomy by letting kids choose chores. For kids, it offers an engaging way to earn rewards, gain a sense of accomplishment, and learn valuable life skills like responsibility and teamwork.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.7.4 — 2024-09-05

Bugs fixes and Improvements.

### 4.7.3 — 2024-07-06

UI Changes and Improvements.

### 4.7.2 — 2024-05-20

Bug Fixes and Improvements.

### 4.7.1 — 2024-05-13

Bug fixes and Improvements.

### 4.7.0 — 2024-04-17

New UI Updates.

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