Simple yet educational
Simple app to teach kids on how to save, why to save, not to buy things on impulse, delayed gratification through an interactive game that also teaches basics of biology.
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This game teaches children aged 6-12 about saving and compound interest through interactive gameplay. Kids manage virtual cells that multiply when saved or disappear when spent, learning financial concepts through cause-and-effect. An in-game buddy helps explain concepts and analyze spending decisions.
✓Compound interest simulation
✓Saving and spending mechanics
✓In-game financial advisor
✓Real-world savings goals
✓Parental progress tracking
✓Financial concept explanations
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What's New in Money Cells
1.3.0
May 29, 2026
• Cellie Vision fixed — AI item analysis now works correctly, giving real "worth it?" verdicts instead of a generic response • Photo-to-goal — In the Goals screen, tap the camera button to photograph something you want and Cellie will automatically create a goal for it • Goal progress meter — The game screen now shows a live progress bar for your active savings goal so kids always know how close they are • Password reset fixed — Forgot your password? You'll now receive a one-time code by email to reset it securely • Change PIN — Parents can now update their dashboard PIN from the Parent Home screen • Bug fixes and stability improvements
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What is Money Cells?
Money Cells is an educational game designed for children aged 6-12 to teach them about saving and compound interest. It uses a unique cell-multiplication mechanic to illustrate financial concepts in a fun and interactive way.
How does Money Cells teach compound interest?
In Money Cells, saved virtual cells multiply into two in the next round, demonstrating compound interest in real-time. This provides a visceral understanding of how savings grow over time.
Can Money Cells help kids set real savings goals?
Yes, kids can set goals for real toys and games within the app. Once they save enough virtual cells, the app can generate an Amazon link to help them communicate their desires to parents.
What kind of financial concepts does Money Cells cover?
Money Cells covers concepts like compound interest, opportunity cost, impulse buying, delayed gratification, and generational wealth through its game mechanics and explanations from the in-game character, Cellie.
Is Money Cells suitable for young children?
Money Cells is rated for ages 4+ and is specifically designed for children aged 6-12. The in-game character, Cellie, explains financial concepts at a kid-friendly level.
Does Money Cells have ads?
No, Money Cells is ad-free. The app is designed to provide a focused and uninterrupted learning experience for children.
What progress can parents track in Money Cells?
The parent dashboard in Money Cells provides session summaries, quiz progress, saving trends, and conversation starters. Parents can also set session durations and track their child's progress.
Is Money Cells available on multiple devices?
Currently, Money Cells is listed as supported on iPhone. Information regarding availability on other devices like Android or tablets is not provided in the current data.