Comparison

Cleaning Schedule vs Outside

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

Head to head
About

Cleaning Schedule

This app helps families, couples, and roommates manage household cleaning. It allows for shared chore tracking, task assignment, and automated scheduling to ensure fairness and reduce arguments. View cleaning history, get custom reminders, and track progress in real-time.

Highlights
  • Shared household board
  • Auto scheduling by urgency
  • Task assignment and rotation
  • Cleaning history log
  • Customizable reminders
  • Monthly reports for balance
  • Templates and task notes
Features
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Who cleaned the bathroom last? What needs to be done today? Who is next? PikaPika helps families, couples, and roommates run household cleaning without constant reminders or arguments. PikaPika is a shared chore tracker and cleaning schedule app. Add recurring tasks, assign people, and let the app sort what should happen next. Everyone sees the same plan, the same history, and the same progress in real time. WHY PEOPLE USE PIKAPIKA Housework usually breaks down for predictable reasons: - tasks are in someone's head, not in a shared system - nobody remembers when a job was last done - responsibility is unclear, so work is uneven - reminders are either too noisy or missing PikaPika fixes this with a practical workflow that works in real life, including busy weeks, travel, and changing schedules. KEY FEATURES Auto scheduling Create tasks, set frequency, and PikaPika prioritizes by urgency. The most overdue chores rise to the top, so you always know what matters now. Shared household board Invite family members or roommates with a code or QR. Updates sync live, so everyone sees the same status. Task assignment Assign each chore to one person or rotate across members. Clear ownership reduces "I thought someone else would do it." Cleaning history Every completion is logged with date and person. Check exactly when the kitchen hood, shower drain, or floor cleaning was last done. Calendar view See upcoming tasks and completed work by day. This makes weekly planning and routine checks easier. Monthly reports Review totals by person and by task. Spot imbalance early and rebalance chores with facts instead of frustration. Custom reminders Each person can set reminder timing that matches their day. Fewer missed chores, fewer unnecessary notifications. Praise messages When a task is completed, the app can show encouraging messages. That small positive feedback helps routines stick. Skip and reschedule Too busy today? Skip once and move on. Need to change the next date? Reschedule in seconds without breaking your system. Templates Start fast with ready-made chore templates, then tailor them to your home. Task notes Attach instructions like preferred cleaner, steps, or safety tips so anyone can do the task correctly. Categories and archive Organize chores by room or type. Archive seasonal tasks without deleting history. Custom sorting and themes Arrange your list the way your household thinks. Choose light or dark theme for comfortable daily use. Advanced recurrence (Pro) Set detailed rules like "every other week" or "first Monday of the month" for tasks that do not fit simple intervals. Guest users Track chores for family members who do not use the app directly, including kids or older relatives. WHEN PIKAPIKA IS MOST HELPFUL - Roommates who want a fair cleaning system, not negotiations every week - Couples who want visible, balanced household effort - Families managing daily chores plus deep-cleaning tasks - People who prefer a clear routine over mental load and memory GET STARTED IN A FEW MINUTES 1. Add tasks from templates or create your own. 2. Set frequency and assign people. 3. Use the prioritized list each day. 4. Mark tasks done and review calendar/report trends weekly. RESULTS YOU CAN EXPECT With consistent use, you may notice: - fewer repeated conversations about who does what - better follow-through on recurring chores - less uneven workload across members - cleaner spaces with less stress PikaPika is designed for consistency, not perfection. Even if you miss a day, the system keeps moving and helps you restart quickly. SUBSCRIPTION For subscription terms and details: - Privacy Policy: https://pikapika-app.web.app/jp/privacy_policy - Terms of Use: https://pikapika-app.web.app/jp/terms_conditions

About

Outside

Share exciting future events with loved ones through collaborative countdowns. Visualize your anticipation with customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. Plan together by adding details and syncing with calendars.

Highlights
  • Shared countdown creation
  • Customizable widgets
  • Event planning and details
  • Calendar synchronization
  • Group sharing and invites
  • Optional Pro features
Features
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Waiting is better together. Turn every date you can't wait for—weddings, trips, birthdays, reunions—into a countdown you share, with widgets you'll both smile at every day. Use Outside for trips, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, reunions, concerts and every date worth looking forward to. CREATE AND SHARE Create a countdown, send an invite and let friends, family or your partner join the same moment. WIDGETS AT A GLANCE Keep your next countdown on your Home Screen, Lock Screen or in StandBy. PLAN TOGETHER Add the date, place and details so everyone knows what is happening. FREE TO START The free plan includes creating, sharing and joining countdowns, plus Home Screen, Lock Screen and StandBy widgets. OUTSIDE PRO Outside Pro is optional and adds custom reminders, calendar sync, recurring events, attachments, camera-roll wallpapers, group chat, custom app icons, photo uploads and search, premium countdown styles, links and checklists. Available plans, prices and introductory trial eligibility are shown before purchase. Terms: https://outside.so/terms Privacy: https://outside.so/privacy Support: https://outside.so/support

Screenshots

Cleaning Schedule4 screens
Outside1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Outside at none against Cleaning Schedule's shown. Outside also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 23). Cleaning Schedule's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 52%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, 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. Cleaning Schedule sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Outside sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cleaning Schedule against 4.7 for Outside. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outside has 2.8K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Cleaning Schedule's written reviews are positive against 52% of Outside's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cleaning Schedule ships an update every 4 days, Outside every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cleaning Schedule versus Outside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCleaning ScheduleOutside
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (23 ratings) — better4.7 (2.8K ratings)
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews — better51.8% of reviews
Number of ratings232.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyota KobayashiOutside HQ LTD

Customer experience

Cleaning Schedule

All ratings23 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%

Outside

All ratings2,766 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative39.4%

Bugs and requests

Cleaning Schedule

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Outside

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widget not working after iOS updates
  • Countdown events suddenly blocked by paywall
  • Paid subscription not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customization options for widgets
  • Ability to delete or edit events
  • Improved Android support
  • Memories/map feature to track past events

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cleaning Schedule

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly plan1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual plan1 Month trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime plan$9.99
10 purchases

Outside

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Outside Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$4.491 Month
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  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Deal3 Days trial$12.491 Year
  • Annual Pro3 Days trial$12.491 Year
  • Outside Pro Annual$19.991 Year
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$29.491 Year
  • Outside Pro Annual3 Days trial$31.491 Year
  • Annual plan3 Days trial$44.491 Year

Questions

Is Cleaning Schedule free?
Cleaning Schedule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Outside free?
Outside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cleaning Schedule or Outside?
Cleaning Schedule is rated higher. Cleaning Schedule averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Outside averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.
Do Cleaning Schedule or Outside have ads?
Cleaning Schedule shows ads; Outside does not.
Which is updated more often, Cleaning Schedule or Outside?
Cleaning Schedule ships an update every 4 days, and Outside every 9 days. Most recently, Cleaning Schedule was updated on November 11, 2026 and Outside on November 12, 2026.

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