Comparison

North Pole vs EarnItKid

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

Head to head
About

North Pole

This app helps organize family Christmas shopping by creating and sharing private wish lists. It offers AI-powered gift recommendations based on popular requests and allows users to reserve gifts to avoid duplicates and spoilers.

Highlights
  • AI Santa gift recommendations
  • Personalized recommendations by age and interests
  • Create and share private wish lists
  • One-tap gift reservations
  • Real-time notifications for reservations
  • Dedicated kids' wish lists
Features
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Need gift ideas? Chat with the AI Santa with access to the most requested toys. It scans the most added gifts across thousands of real wish lists this season (2025) and delivers personalized recommendations by age, interests, and educational level Organize your family Christmas shopping without the chaos. Create and share private wish lists with family and friends. Add items with links, photos, sizes, colors, and notes—everything stays in one secure place. Key features: One-tap reservations: Claim a gift instantly—no duplicates, no spoilers Real-time notifications when someone reserves an item from your list Clear view of what’s still available and what’s already taken Dedicated kids’ wish lists managed under a parent’s account No ads. 100% Free. Perfect for families who are done with endless group chats asking “What does everyone want?” and “Has anyone bought this yet?” Make Christmas shopping easy this year! LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

EarnItKid

Features
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EarnItKid: The Essential Family System for Chores, Rewards & Screen Time Management EarnItKid is a complete home system that helps parents reduce battles, build routines, and motivate kids to take responsibility — through a fun, kid-friendly platform connected directly to your home’s devices. Designed for busy families, EarnItKid brings chore charts, parental controls, and custom rewards together into one seamless experience. HOW IT WORKS 1. Parents set the chores. Kids complete them. Earn rewards. Choose from preset chores or create your own. As kids complete tasks, they automatically earn screen time, allowance, or custom rewards. 2. Automatically manage devices in your home With the EarnItKid Access Point and Smart Plug, the app controls TVs, gaming consoles, tablets, and more. No more arguments — the system enforces the rules for you. 3. Built-in screen time system Daily or weekly screen time is granted automatically based on chore completion. Kids clearly see how much time they’ve earned — and how to earn more. 4. Kid Profiles & Motivation Tools • Kid dashboards • Progress bars • Daily streaks • Safe, built-in wish list • Personal achievements 5. Parent Dashboard See everything at a glance: • Device usage • Chore completion • Rewards tracking • Real-time controls (pause devices anytime) WHAT MAKES EARNITKID DIFFERENT - Kid-Led Motivation Kids understand exactly what to do and what they can earn — building independence and responsibility. - Whole-House Device Control The app automatically manages devices connected to the EarnItKid Access Point and Smart Plug. - Simple, Automated Routines Parents set rules once. EarnItKid handles everything behind the scenes. - Rewards That Matter Screen time, allowance, points, custom rewards, and even parent-approved wish list items. - Works With Real Life From busy mornings to after-school routines, EarnItKid adapts to the flow of your household. BENEFITS FOR PARENTS • End screen-time arguments • Build consistent routines • Motivate kids without nagging • Automate chores and rewards • Control devices without conflict • See real-time progress anywhere BENEFITS FOR KIDS • Clear goals • Fair rewards • Motivation without pressure • Fun, visual progress tracking • A sense of ownership and responsibility THE EARNITKID FAMILY SYSTEM INCLUDES • EarnItKid Mobile App • EarnItKid 10.1” Family Hub Tablet • EarnItKid Access Point • EarnItKid Smart Plug CREATE A CALMER, MORE CONNECTED HOME EarnItKid helps your family build habits that last a lifetime — while making daily life smoother, more predictable, and more fun.

Screenshots

North Pole4 screens
EarnItKid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: North Pole at every 2 days against EarnItKid's every 6 weeks. EarnItKid's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

North Pole ships an update every 2 days, EarnItKid every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
North Pole versus EarnItKid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorth PoleEarnItKid
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron HeineEarnItKidLLC

In-app purchases

None

North Pole

No in-app purchases

None

EarnItKid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is North Pole free?
North Pole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EarnItKid free?
EarnItKid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do North Pole or EarnItKid have ads?
Neither North Pole nor EarnItKid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, North Pole or EarnItKid?
North Pole ships an update every 2 days, and EarnItKid every 6 weeks. Most recently, North Pole was updated on October 24, 2026 and EarnItKid on October 30, 2026.

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