Comparison

Choresy vs Thumsters

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Choresy

This app helps parents manage household chores for their children. It allows parents to assign tasks with monetary rewards, notifying kids on their devices. Children can claim chores, collaborate with siblings, and earn money for completed tasks.

Highlights
  • Assign chores with rewards
  • Notify kids on their devices
  • Kids can claim chores
  • Team chores with sibling collaboration
  • Automatic reward division
  • Chore approval system
  • Modern allowance tracking
Features
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Choresy gets chores done. Choresy is a revolutionary easy-to-use app that utilizes the devices your kids are already using to engage and reward them for completing chores. Choresy is a "must have app" for a better life. Chores without stress No more nagging. No more frustration of asking your kids to do their chores repeatedly. Simply let us know what chore you want done and we'll notify your kids on the devices they're glued to that there's a chore available to do and what it's worth. They'll be jumping to do chores! How it works Face it.. some days you would gladly pay a couple bucks to get the house in order without having to nag your kids. This is where Choresy comes in. Say you just came home from work to a pile of dishes in the sink. You're running late for soccer practice and need to get dinner going. So you create a Choresy worth $2. We'll nag them for you Kids are on devices. It's just the way it is. Rather than screaming across your house for them to do the dishes. We will notify them on their devices with a distinct sound and visual that there is a chore to be done. Here's the fun part. The first child to claim the chore gets to do the chore and receive the reward. Team Chores We are so proud to bring you this awesome new feature. Team Chores allows your kids to claim chores and pick siblings to help them with the chore. Choresy will automatically divide the earnings seamlessly. Chore Ownership We let you know instantly who has claimed the chore. Chores are done to your satisfaction When your kids complete a chore they will mark the chore as completed and wait for you to approve. Rewards are issued only once the chore is approved. Modern Allowance The next time you and your child are out and they ask for a toy or a treat, you will open the Choresy app and deduct the cost of the toy or treat from their Choresy balance. Your child has just learned the value of a dollar and you can be assured that every Choresy dollar in their account was earned... pretty cool huh? Choresy gets chores done. What are you waiting for. Download Choresy and start getting chores done.

About

Thumsters

This app helps parents foster positive behavior and build stronger connections with their children through a reward-based tracking system. It offers tools for habit formation, emotional coaching, and consistent parenting across multiple caregivers, designed for children aged 4-12.

Highlights
  • Real-time behavior tracking (thumbs up/down)
  • Kid-friendly chore list and reward system
  • Emotional coaching and awareness tools
  • Multi-device syncing for caregivers
  • Customizable reward system
  • Designed for ages 4-12
Features
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You didn’t sign up for tantrums, power struggles, or endless nagging. You just want your kids to listen, without losing your cool. Meet Thumsters – the award-winning parenting app that helps you build better behavior, calmer routines, and deeper connection with your kids. Whether you’re dealing with defiance, meltdowns, or chore resistance, Thumsters gives you a proven, easy-to-use system based on positive reinforcement and emotional coaching—not yelling or punishment. WHY PARENTS LOVE THUMSTERS Track behavior in real-time – Log thumbs up/down and reasons to see patterns at a glance. Create better habits – Reinforce routines and tasks with a kid-friendly chore list and reward system. Coach, don’t correct – Build your child’s confidence and emotional awareness with our Emotions Tracker. Stay consistent – Sync across multiple devices for caregivers, co-parents and therapists. Backed by science – Built with child professionals and recommended by therapists worldwide. HOW IT WORKS Use Thumsters to log your child’s behavior choices—good or bad. Assign tasks or daily routines. Set goals and rewards. Thumsters builds a clear picture of their progress, helping you parent with purpose and coach your child toward better emotional regulation and decision-making. BUILT FOR REAL FAMILIES Works with multiple kids & carers Includes a customizable reward system Designed for ages 4–12 Used by families, teachers, and therapists Recognized by the US National Library of Medicine for behavior support Join thousands of families who’ve said goodbye to chaos and hello to calm and connection. Download Thumsters today and transform your home—one thumbs up at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.thumsters.com/legal/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Choresy4 screens
Thumsters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thumsters at 69% against Choresy's 14%. Thumsters also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Choresy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Thumsters sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Choresy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Choresy ships an update every 2 months, Thumsters fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Choresy versus Thumsters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChoresyThumsters
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (874 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews68.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—874 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB92 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperApplauz Media SolutionsKØBEN digital

Customer experience

Choresy

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Thumsters

All ratings873 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive68.7%
Neutral14.9%
Negative16.4%

Bugs and requests

Choresy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Thumsters

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when adding child profiles
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Thumbs up/down disappearing or not registering properly
  • Inconsistent behavior after app updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow kids to track their own progress
  • Add more customization options for goals and rewards
  • Implement better reporting and analytics
  • Improve Apple Watch integration
  • Simplify the process of giving thumbs up/down

In-app purchases

None

Choresy

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Thumsters

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Premium Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Subscription14 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • 6 Month Premium Subscription3 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • Yearly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • 6 month premium subscription14 Days trial$59.996 Months
  • ThumbsUp full account - 1 year14 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Choresy free?
Choresy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thumsters free?
Thumsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Choresy or Thumsters have ads?
Neither Choresy nor Thumsters shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Choresy or Thumsters?
Choresy ships an update every 2 months, and Thumsters fortnightly. Most recently, Choresy was updated on October 21, 2026 and Thumsters on October 26, 2026.

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