Comparison

Kidlatta vs Thumsters

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

Head to head
About

Kidlatta

This app helps manage children's behavior, routines, and finances with a visual chart, turn-taking wheel, and virtual bank. It encourages good habits and teaches money management in a fun, simple way. Ideal for parents, caregivers, and teachers on the go.

Highlights
  • Visual behavior chart
  • Turn-taking wheel
  • Reward list
  • Virtual kids bank
  • Allowance tracker
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Kidlatta is an all-in-one behavior chart, turn-taking tool, reward and money tracker that goes everywhere you do. No magnets, no clips, no wall required. A fun, simple, and visual way to manage kid activities! Whether you're a parent managing morning routines, a caregiver on the go, or a teacher running a classroom, Kidlatta gives you everything you need to encourage good behavior, track progress, and make it fun for kids. "Helps us avoid meltdowns while traveling and in stores. Seamlessly integrates with our refrigerator chart so kids always know where they stand." — App Store review --- **BEHAVIOR CHART & CLIP CHART** Kidlatta mirrors the clip chart your kids may already know, but you don't need to stick to the standard positive and negative. A free progress chart version is available, or you can upgrade to Kidlatta Platinum create your own text and colors. Simple enough that kids understand it right away, powerful enough to replace the chart on your wall. "I love that my son's chart mirrors the one he uses at school!" — App Store review **REWARD LIST** Build a custom reward list so kids know exactly what they're working toward. Clipping up can be its own reward, or tie milestones to something special. You decide what motivates the kids. TURN TAKING WHEEL & TURN ORDER TRACKER No more arguments about who goes first. Kidlatta's turn taking wheel spins randomly to pick fairly, or cycles through everyone to keep things organized across multiple activities. Whether it's games, chores, reading aloud, or classroom jobs, everyone knows who's next. Platinum subscribers can lock the wheel to guarantee everyone gets a turn before anyone repeats. **VIRTUAL KIDS BANK** Teach kids the value of good behavior and money management with a built-in allowance tracker and virtual bank. Earn, save, and spend, all tracked in the app. --- "My kiddo really responds to positive encouragement and celebrates his good decisions. This app allows us to do just that and my son loves to move himself up the scale when he's recognized for good behavior." — App Store review "I've been able to cut down on yelling and nagging and countless behavior strategies I tried to implement but couldn't be consistent with. I highly recommend this to any parent." — App Store review --- **FREE TO USE** Kidlatta is free to download and use with up to 4 kids. Upgrade to Kidlatta Platinum (monthly or yearly subscription) to unlock: - Customizable chart labels and colors - Guaranteed turn wheel that ensures everyone gets a turn before repeating - Unlimited kids --- Works on iPhone and iPad. Take it to school, use it at home, bring it on the road. Kidlatta is always in your pocket when you need it most. Terms of Use: https://appsyouneed.com/terms Portrait only. Medal icon: Icon made by https://www.flaticon.com/authors/vectors-market Refresh Page Icon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/refresh" title="refresh icons" by Dave Gandy Edit Icon: https://icons8.com piggy_bank icon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/piggy-bank title="piggy bank icons" created by Freepik - Flaticon spinWheel icon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/spinning-wheel" title="spinning wheel icons created by Aranagraphics - Flaticon Clipboard icon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/conclusion" title="conclusion icons" created by Kiranshastry - Flaticon Star icon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/commerce-and-shopping" title="commerce and shopping icons"created by Tanahcon - Flaticon Girl face: Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/worldface-french-girl-white-background_19085320.htm#fromView=search&page=2&position=6&uuid=de414fed-c966-4b34-88cb-92253ea15ff5 Music: fsm-team-happy-days by https://www.free-stock-music.com

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

Kidlatta4 screens
Thumsters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Thumsters at none against Kidlatta's shown. Thumsters also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 44%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Kidlatta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Thumsters sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thumsters holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 177 and 874 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Kidlatta's written reviews are positive against 69% of Thumsters's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kidlatta ships an update every 3 weeks, Thumsters fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kidlatta versus Thumsters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKidlattaThumsters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (177 ratings)4.7 (874 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews68.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings177874 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB92 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperApps You Need, LLCKØBEN digital

Customer experience

Kidlatta

All ratings177 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral18.8%
Negative37.5%

Thumsters

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

Bugs and requests

Kidlatta

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

3 purchases

Kidlatta

Subscriptions2
  • Platinum - Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Platinum - Annual$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Platinum$29.99
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 Kidlatta free?
Kidlatta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thumsters free?
Thumsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kidlatta or Thumsters?
Thumsters is rated higher. Kidlatta averages 4.4 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Thumsters averages 4.7 from 874 ratings.
Do Kidlatta or Thumsters have ads?
Kidlatta shows ads; Thumsters does not.
Which is updated more often, Kidlatta or Thumsters?
Kidlatta ships an update every 3 weeks, and Thumsters fortnightly. Most recently, Kidlatta was updated on October 29, 2026 and Thumsters on October 26, 2026.

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