# Spruce Up - Chore Manager

> Collaborative household chore management and task organization app. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Alvarez.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spruce-up-chore-manager/id6758862117 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Alvarez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875348039)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spruce-up-chore-manager/id6758862117/reviews.md

## What is Spruce Up?

Spruce Up makes managing household chores simple and collaborative. Built with a clean, modern design, it helps you and your household stay on top of every task — together.                  
The concept is simple: add your friends, roommates, or family, create shared lists, and invite them in. From there, adding, assigning, and delegating chores is effortless.
                                                                                                 
FEATURES                                                                                       
- Create and organize multiple chore lists                                                     
- Invite chore mates and share lists to collaborate                                            
- Assign chores to household members                                                           
- Set due dates with customizable reminders                                      
- Recurring chores on daily, weekly, or monthly schedules                                      
- Prioritize tasks as low, medium, or high                                       
- On-device AI assist (optional, select devices only) — describe a chore or list in plain English and Spruce Up fills in the details for you. Runs entirely on your iPhone with Apple
  Intelligence; your input never leaves your device. You're always in control — turn it on or off anytime in Settings.                       
- Works offline — syncs automatically when you're back online
- Guest mode — no account required to get started                                         
                                         
SPRUCE UP PLUS                                                                                 
- Schedule tab: a dedicated day-by-day view to plan and track your daily chores  
- Focus timer: a per-task dedicated timer to help you stay focused and power through tasks     
- Nudges: send friendly reminders to chore mates about upcoming or overdue tasks 
- Widgets: quick access to your chore lists, daily schedule, and in-app actions right from your home screen                                                                                   
- Themes — 7 handcrafted color palettes to personalize the look and feel
- Unlimited device logins — sign in on as many devices as you need                             
                                                                                  
Terms of Use: https://spruceup.tech/terms-of-service
Privacy Policy: https://spruceup.tech/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Create and organize chore lists
- Collaborate with household members
- Assign and delegate chores
- Set due dates and reminders
- Recurring chore scheduling
- On-device AI assist
- Offline functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spruce Up Plus Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Spruce Up Monthly | $2.99 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about Spruce Up

### What is Spruce Up?

Spruce Up is a utility app designed to simplify household chore management. It allows users to create shared lists, assign tasks, set reminders, and collaborate with household members to stay on top of chores.

### How does Spruce Up handle subscriptions?

Spruce Up offers a freemium model. Users can access core features for free, with optional premium features available through 'Spruce Up Plus' via monthly ($2.99/month) or annual ($29.99/year) subscriptions.

### Does Spruce Up have ads?

No, Spruce Up does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional premium features available through subscription.

### Can I use Spruce Up offline?

Yes, Spruce Up works offline. It syncs automatically when you are back online, ensuring your chore lists are always up-to-date regardless of your internet connection.

### What devices does Spruce Up support?

Spruce Up is available on iPhone and iPad, indicated by its support for these devices. The app is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Spruce Up updated?

The latest version of Spruce Up is 1.0.61, last updated on June 27, 2026. This suggests a relatively active development cycle for the application.

### What are the benefits of Spruce Up Plus?

Spruce Up Plus offers advanced features such as a dedicated Schedule tab for daily planning, a Focus timer for tasks, Nudges to remind chore mates, home screen Widgets, and personalized Themes.

### Is Spruce Up suitable for families with young children?

Yes, Spruce Up is rated for ages 4 and up, making it suitable for families. Its intuitive design and collaborative features can help teach children responsibility for household tasks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2026-08-16

- New: updated the chore creation/updating forms to make it easier to understand, and easier to fill out! As always on compatible devices you can use AI-Assist to fill out the form for you!

### 1.2.2 — 2026-08-14

- Updated alerts design to focus more on the text content
- Introducing a new swipe to dismiss alert gesture, in addition to the dismiss button which is still there for those who prefer that!

### 1.2.1 — 2026-08-14

- Updated update card design for improved readability
- Update widget backgrounds to exactly match the in app background

### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-11

- The daily wrap-up and the top contributor celebration have been redesigned to better match the new design of the application.
- We also fixed a bug in which tapping your recap notification used to open the app and then simply stand there, blinking.

### 1.0.99 — 2026-08-11

- Fixed a bug where chores that recur monthly do not get the stacked card visual
- New profile card design

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