Comparison

Chore & Reward vs ShiftRoster

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

Head to head
About

Chore & Reward

This app helps families motivate children to complete chores and earn rewards like money or screen time. It includes features for managing chores, setting up rewards, and a "swear jar" for deductions. The app teaches responsibility and basic money habits in a fun, structured way.

Highlights
  • Create custom chores with photos and timers
  • Set up rewards with associated costs
  • Utilize a 'swear jar' for deductions
  • Track chore and reward history
  • Option to use money or screen time as rewards
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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Chore & Reward helps families motivate children to take responsibility in a fun and structured way. Children earn money or screen time for completing chores and redeem it for rewards their parents approve. A swear jar helps with the less good days, and a clear history shows exactly how the total came about. It's a simple, visual way to teach responsibility, consistency and basic money habits, without subscriptions, ads or unnecessary distractions. NEW: WIDGETS AND LOCK SCREEN - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for the total, the progress towards the next reward, and today's chores - See a running chore's timer on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, with the chore's picture CHORES - Create chores with a name, an amount and a photo - Start a chore with a timer, and optionally a time limit - Require a photo before a chore counts as done - Plan chores for specific days and times, with reminders REWARDS - Create rewards and set how much they cost - Children see how close they are and redeem a reward once they've earned enough - Rewards can be treats like "Ice cream" or privileges like "Stay up 30 minutes later" SWEAR JAR - Agree on what costs points, like swearing, not listening or fighting with a sibling - Each item has its own name, amount and picture - Tap it, and the amount is subtracted from the total - Undo mistakes, and see every entry in the swear jar history HISTORY - See everything that changed the total, in order: completed chores, redeemed rewards and swear jar entries - The total before and after each change, so it's always clear why the total is what it is - Photos of completed chores right in the list MONEY OR TIME - Show amounts as money or as minutes. Perfect for families who reward chores with screen time LIST OR CARDS - Show chores, rewards and swear jar items as large cards with big pictures, or as a compact list PARENT CONTROLS - Add an optional parent password - Choose exactly which actions need it, such as creating, editing, deleting, redeeming or using the swear jar FREE TO START - Get started for free with up to 3 chores, 3 rewards and 3 swear jar items - Unlock more with one-time purchases. No subscriptions PRIVACY - No ads - No third-party advertising WHY FAMILIES USE IT - Clear and simple for both children and parents - Teaches responsibility, consistency and saving - Designed for family use

About

ShiftRoster

Features
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ShiftRoster is designed specifically for shift workers, nurses, emergency services, hospitality staff, and anyone with a non-traditional work schedule. Manage your roster with ease, track your earnings in real-time, and stay organized with smart reminders. Key Features: β€’ Smart Shift Calendar: Visualize your month at a glance with beautiful, color-coded shift types (Day, Evening, Night, On-Call, etc.). β€’ Earnings & Pay Estimation: Automatically calculate your pay based on hourly rates and multipliers. Track progress towards your monthly financial goals. β€’ Budget & Expenses: Keep track of work-related expenses and manage your budget directly within the app. β€’ Auto Pattern Builder: Save time by generating recurring shift patterns (e.g., 4-on-2-off) in seconds. β€’ Roster Import & Export: Effortlessly import your schedule via CSV or export timesheets for payroll. Sync with Apple or Google Calendar. β€’ Smart Reminders: Never miss a shift with custom alarms and reminders. β€’ Powerful Analytics: Understand your work-life balance with detailed charts on your hours, earnings, and shift distribution. Fully customizable to fit your needsβ€”create custom shift types, set unique colors, and manage your financial settings with ease. Download ShiftRoster today and take control of your work life!

Screenshots

Chore & Reward4 screens
ShiftRoster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShiftRoster at none against Chore & Reward's 4. ShiftRoster also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Chore & Reward sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ShiftRoster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chore & Reward ships an update every 9 days, ShiftRoster daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Chore & Reward versus ShiftRoster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChore & RewardShiftRoster
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.215.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size54 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHousehold AppsBikram Karki

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Chore & Reward

One-time4
  • Completed image required$0.99
  • Plan your day with chores$2.99
  • Parental Control$2.99
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  • Unlimited Chores and Rewards$2.99
None

ShiftRoster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chore & Reward free?
Chore & Reward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftRoster free?
ShiftRoster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chore & Reward or ShiftRoster have ads?
Neither Chore & Reward nor ShiftRoster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chore & Reward or ShiftRoster?
Chore & Reward ships an update every 9 days, and ShiftRoster daily. Most recently, Chore & Reward was updated on November 8, 2026 and ShiftRoster on November 5, 2026.

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