# PocketMoney - Family Allowance — Family Allowance & Screen Time

> Family Allowance & Screen Time (iPhone/iPad app by Chia Hao Hsu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketmoney-family-allowance/id6761913189 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chia Hao Hsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892036586)
- Category: Finance, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-04-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketmoney-family-allowance/id6761913189/reviews.md

## What is PocketMoney?

Turn chores into screen time! Built-in timer, Lock Screen Live Activity, and Home Screen widget show kids exactly how much play time is left.                                                                                               
Full English interface — automatically follows your device language.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 請我喝一杯飲料 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 請我吃一頓午餐 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 贊助一週開發時間 | $9.99 | one-time |
| PocketMoney Pro | $5.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.3 — 2026-08-12

Fixed an issue where recurring allowances (daily, weekly, and monthly) could be double-counted when using the app across different time zones. Allowance amounts are now calculated more accurately and reliably.

### 1.5.2 — 2026-07-05

PocketMoney is now completely free!

- New quick-start guide walks you through the first three steps.
- A friendly notice appears when weekly or monthly allowance is auto-added.
- UI polish and stability improvements.

### 1.5.1 — 2026-06-13

This update improves App Store search presentation and refines small details, plus minor fixes. Thanks for using the app.

### 1.5 — 2026-05-14

PocketMoney 1.5 — our first Pro release.

What's new
• Two parents, one ledger — sync allowance data across both parents
• Spend before buy — kids ask, parents approve and hold, the deduction happens only when the purchase is made
• PocketMoney Pro — one-time NT$190 unlock, no subscription

Improvements
• A more respectful rating prompt — we ask if it's helping first
• Clearer iCloud and network error messages
• Various bug fixes and stability improvements

### 1.4.3 — 2026-05-03

1.4.3 ASO update: Refined keywords based on competitor analysis. No app functionality changes.

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All apps by Chia Hao Hsu: https://appshunter.io/developer/1892036586

## Related topics

[family allowance](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/family-allowance)

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