Nice and Simple
I liked the easy set up and found it to be a simple way to keep track of my kids money without having to set up individual pocket money bank accounts for my kids.
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This app helps families manage allowances, chores, and spending. Parents can set up recurring allowances, assign chores with optional payments, and approve spending requests. Kids can track their balances, complete chores, and save towards goals.
✓Allowance management
✓Chore assignment and tracking
✓Spending request approval
✓Savings goal setting
✓Family dashboard
✓Transaction history
✓Data export
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What's New in Smarty Bucks
1.3 (11)
August 13, 2026
Smarter chore planning & clearer alerts • Flexible schedules in Timing: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Birthday, or One Off - including specific days, every few days or weeks, and monthly patterns like the 3rd Thursday • Individual timing per child on the same chore - different first due dates and recurrence (for example Mon/Wed for one child, Tue/Thu for another) • Optional Smarty Bucks calendar: sync chores and allowance payment dates into Apple Calendar and share with kids • This Week look-ahead on Chores - review by day, complete or skip several at once, and choose Sunday or Monday as the first day of the week • Complete a chore for another child so they get paid, while the assigned child’s schedule still advances (no penalty) • Kids see both reward and fine amounts on chore cards and related screens • More reliable phone notifications for kids and parents - chore approvals, due and overdue reminders, spend outcomes, rewards and fines, allowances, transfers (including time), and savings goals, respecting each person’s notification settings Also improved the child home experience (rewards, fines, currency display) and reliability for chore due dates, calendar sync, and loading This Week.
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FAQ
How does Smarty Bucks help manage allowances?
Smarty Bucks allows parents to set up recurring allowances on custom schedules. It provides a clear overview of each child's balance and recent activity, ensuring transparency for both parents and kids.
Can I assign chores and track their completion in Smarty Bucks?
Yes, parents can assign chores with due dates, priorities, and optional payment amounts. Kids can then mark chores as complete, and parents can review and approve them within the app.
How does Smarty Bucks handle spending requests?
Children can request spending through the app, allowing them to plan purchases. Parents have the ability to approve or decline these requests before any money is transferred, teaching kids about responsible spending.
Does Smarty Bucks support multiple users within a family?
Yes, Smarty Bucks is designed for families. Parents can invite a second parent to share the same family account and manage it collaboratively.
What kind of reports does Smarty Bucks provide?
Parents receive weekly summary reports directly within the app. They can also export payment and chore history to CSV for their personal records.
Is Smarty Bucks secure for financial information?
The app includes security and privacy controls for families. While specific security measures are not detailed, it is developed by Apps by Dad, a company that states its software is honest and respectful of data.
How often is Smarty Bucks updated?
The latest version is 1.0.3 (4), released on June 21, 2026. This indicates regular updates are provided, with the app being updated approximately every 10 days based on the release and last updated dates.
Does Smarty Bucks have ads?
No, Smarty Bucks does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not feature any in-app advertisements.