# Sidekick: Kids Reward Cards — Save rewards, build habits

> Visual routine builder for children to improve daily habits and reduce parental nagging. (iPhone/iPad app by Kewei Cao.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidekick-kids-reward-cards/id6752368406 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kewei Cao](https://appshunter.io/developer/717176632)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more
- Released: 2025-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidekick-kids-reward-cards/id6752368406/reviews.md

## What is Sidekick?

Reward cards for kids.

Sidekick helps families turn screen time, privileges, treats, and everyday choices into saveable non-cash rewards kids can understand.

Kids can save reward cards for later, use minutes or uses responsibly, and build habits around planning instead of asking again and again. Parents keep clear limits without cash payouts, debit cards, points, or bribes.

Why families use Sidekick

• Reward cards: Save screen time, privileges, and non-cash rewards for later.
• Visible limits: Kids can see what they have left before they ask.
• Habit-building routines: Connect morning, bedtime, homework, or chores to card rewards when helpful.
• Visual schedule support: Clear routine steps help kids know what comes next.
• Calmer parenting: Less negotiation, fewer repeated reminders, and more child ownership.

Built for real family routines

Sidekick works for morning routine, bedtime routine, after-school reset, screen time limits, and task initiation support. Routines can add minutes or uses into a card, so follow-through builds a reward asset kids can manage over time.

Families can use Sidekick as a kids reward app, a screen time reward app, or a chores and rewards app when they want clear non-cash reward cards instead of cash, points, debit cards, or banking.

This is not a kids banking app, debit card, or cash tracker. Sidekick is a parenting tool for saveable non-cash rewards, visual routines, and clearer family limits.

Helpful for kids who get stuck

Some kids are not refusing. They are getting stuck. Sidekick supports ADHD and executive function challenges with simple visual steps, flexible recovery, and a quieter way to restart momentum.

Built for parents

• Individual child profiles
• Reward card templates
• Routine rewards and progress
• Timer support for screen time cards
• Widgets and Apple Watch support
• Optional cloud sync
• PIN and Face ID protections

Privacy & Premium

Sidekick is ad-free and built with minimal data collection. Premium expands support with more children, more routines and cards, cloud sync, and extra protections.

Questions or feedback:
support@sidekickfamily.app
https://sidekickfamily.app

## Key features

- Visual step-by-step routines
- Clear privilege and limit system
- Reduces friction for starting tasks
- Supports multiple child profiles
- Weekly progress summaries
- Widgets and Apple Watch support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sidekick Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Sidekick Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sidekick Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidekick-kids-reward-cards/id6752368406/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works well

*2026-03-16*

What I like about Sidekick is that it doesn’t feel like a chore tracker.
My child can see their routines and decide how to use their privilege cards.
It feels more like responsibility than punishment.

## Frequently asked questions about Sidekick

### What is Sidekick?

Sidekick is a visual routine builder designed to help children follow daily tasks and routines with less parental nagging. It focuses on clear steps and visible privileges to reduce friction and improve follow-through.

### How does Sidekick help kids who get stuck?

Sidekick provides micro-step clarity and flexible structures to help children who struggle with starting tasks or transitions. The visual routine flows are designed to reduce overwhelm and keep momentum without loud failure states.

### Does Sidekick have ads?

No, Sidekick is ad-free. The app is built with minimal data collection and offers a premium version for expanded features.

### What are the premium features of Sidekick?

Sidekick Premium offers support for more children, additional routines and cards, cloud sync, and enhanced security features like PIN or Face ID protection.

### What are the subscription costs for Sidekick Premium?

Sidekick Premium is available with a monthly subscription for $4.99 or a yearly subscription for $39.99. The yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial.

### Can kids use Sidekick without their own device?

Yes, children do not need their own device to benefit from Sidekick. Parents can set up and manage routines for their children through their own devices.

### What devices does Sidekick support?

Sidekick is available on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad, offering flexibility for parents to manage routines across different platforms.

### How often is Sidekick updated?

The latest version of Sidekick is 1.16, and it was last updated on May 17, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.17 — 2026-07-08

- Reward Cards are easier to see on Today, so saved screen time, privileges, and treats are clearer at a glance.
- If your child has cards but no routines yet, Today now shows a helpful card summary instead of an empty-feeling screen.
- Premium screens are clearer, with updated plan presentation and pricing copy.
- This update also helps the app start more reliably and keep family data safer.

### 1.16 — 2026-05-17

- Routine polish: Smoother Today, Routines, Cards, and Profile screens make daily check-ins easier to scan.
- Better recovery states: Pause, shrink, and defer flows stay calmer when routines do not go exactly to plan.
- Weekly reassurance: Check-in surfaces are clearer and more stable for reviewing routine momentum.
- Reliability fixes: Improved launch, data migration, and sync-path safeguards for existing households.

### 1.15 — 2026-04-20

- Weekly Check-In: A lightweight weekly recap shows each child's routine patterns at a glance — one headline, a few insights, and up to two suggested adjustments.
- Routine Insights: Plain-language observations like "Starting is happening, but follow-through is still shaky" help you understand friction without reading charts.
- Suggested Adjustments: Sidekick now recommends small, concrete changes — shift a timing window, simplify the first step — based on what it sees over multiple weeks.
- Progress Labels: Raw streaks are replaced with honest labels like "Strong week," "Getting steadier," and "Still finding its rhythm."
- History That Lasts: Sidekick retains a full record of outcomes across weeks, so insights stay meaningful even after a routine is adjusted or paused.

### 1.14 — 2026-04-03

- Scheduled Routines: Set routines for moments like morning, after school, evening, or bedtime, with an exact time when you need more precision.
- Clearer Daily Flow: Sidekick now organizes what matters `Now`, what is coming `Soon`, and what can wait until `Later`.
- Easier Starts: When a routine has micro-steps, Sidekick highlights a simple first step to help you get moving faster.
- Smarter Routine Recovery: Pause, shrink, or defer a routine for today without losing your place or making it feel like a failure.
- More Consistent Guidance: iPhone, Apple Watch, and widgets now use the same next-action logic, so the app feels more predictable everywhere.

### 1.13 — 2026-03-16

- Redesigned Onboarding: A new single-screen setup makes it faster and easier to get started with child creation and starter packs.
- Setup Recovery Banner: Easily resume your setup exactly where you left off if you get interrupted during onboarding.
- Smoother Progress Tracking: Improved handling of setup states for a more reliable and consistent first-week experience.
- Refined Routine Guidance: Smarter routine tips and suggestions that feel more helpful in your daily flow.

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All apps by Kewei Cao: https://appshunter.io/developer/717176632

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