Comparison

Thumsters vs Points Child

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

Head to head
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

About

Points Child

Features
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Points App is a revolutionary tool designed to help improve your child's behavior and turn it into a fun, interactive experience. The app is easy to use and available on mobile devices, making it convenient for busy parents. The app rewards good behavior with points that your child can accumulate and exchange for exciting prizes such as toys, games, and more. At the same time, the app also addresses bad behavior by deducting points, helping your child understand the consequences of their actions. The interactive point system not only makes improving behavior fun for your child, but it also gives them a sense of accomplishment and pride as they work towards their goals. They will feel motivated to continue making good choices and see the positive impact it has on their life. With Points App, you can watch your child grow into their best self and develop good habits that will last a lifetime. The app is a great way to foster positive behavior and give your child a sense of responsibility, helping them become well-rounded, confident individuals. Start using Points App today and see the difference it can make in your child's life. Help your child develop good habits, improve their behavior, and achieve their goals with a fun, interactive point system that rewards good choices

Screenshots

Thumsters4 screens
Points Child4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Points Child at none against Thumsters's 7. Points Child also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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. Points Child asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thumsters versus Points Child: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThumstersPoints Child
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (873 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings873 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB15 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperKØBEN digitalDmitry Kuchin

Bugs and 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

Points Child

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Points Child

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thumsters free?
Thumsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Points Child free?
Points Child is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thumsters or Points Child have ads?
Neither Thumsters nor Points Child shows ads.

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