Kikaroo vs StarTasks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kikaroo
This app helps families manage household tasks and daily routines. It allows parents to assign chores, track progress, and motivate children with a points-based reward system for completed tasks. The design is friendly and playful, making it easy for kids to understand and for families to stay organized.
- Effortless chore assignment
- Motivate chores with rewards
- Track chores and stay organized
- Simple and effective family chore management
- Friendly, playful design for kids
- Customizable reward system
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Stop nagging. Kikaroo turns chores into a rewards system your kids actually want to be part of. Assign chores, set point values, and let your kids earn rewards YOU choose — screen time, treats, pocket money, or a special outing. WHY PARENTS LOVE KIKAROO • Set up in minutes — assign your first chore in seconds • Age-adaptable — works for toddlers through teens on one account • Custom rewards — you decide what points are worth • Push & email reminders — no more repeating yourself • Clear tracking — see what's done, pending, or needs attention at a glance HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a family account and add your kids 2. Assign chores and set point values 3. Set up rewards your kids can redeem 4. Kids complete chores, earn points, and request rewards 5. You approve — and everyone stays motivated Kikaroo replaces daily battles with a calm, fair system that teaches kids responsibility while giving you back your mornings. "My kids actually race to finish their chores now." — Emma T., mom of 2 Download Kikaroo today and simplify your family's routine. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
StarTasks
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TaskStars turns household chores into an exciting adventure for kids! HOW IT WORKS Parents create tasks (make the bed, brush teeth, clean up toys) and assign coin values based on difficulty. Kids complete tasks, earn 1-3 coins each, and spend them in a reward shop that parents set up themselves. FOR KIDS - Coins for every completed task - Level system with a progress bar - Achievements and badges for streaks - Daily bonus: +1 coin for completing all daily tasks - A reward shop with prizes chosen by the child - Kids can suggest their own tasks to parents FOR PARENTS - Dashboard showing each child's progress at a glance - Daily and one-time tasks with ready-made templates - Purchase approval: you decide whether to grant a reward - Full coin history: earned and spent - Family link: one URL for all kids, no email or password needed - Works on any device: phone, tablet, or browser WHY TASKSTARS? - No bank cards required: purely virtual coins - Simple setup: first tasks ready in 5 minutes - Kids log in via a unique family link + PIN code - Safe: only a name and PIN are stored for each child - Available in English and Russian - 14-day free Premium trial, no credit card needed Turn everyday chores into a game. Watch your kids ask for MORE tasks to do! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: StarTasks at none against Kikaroo's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Kikaroo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and StarTasks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kikaroo ships an update fortnightly, StarTasks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kikaroo | StarTasks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CODEBLUESTUDIO | Alexey Baev |
In-app purchases
Kikaroo
- Weekly Kikaroo Subscription$0.997 Days
- Monthly Kikaroo Subscription$2.991 Month
- Yearly Kikaroo Subscription$29.991 Year
StarTasks
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Quarterly$7.993 Months
- Premium Yearly$24.991 Year









