Comparison

ChoreLoop vs SameWave

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

Head to head
About

ChoreLoop

Features
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Stop arguing about who cleaned the kitchen last. ChoreLoop is the shared household manager designed to take the mental load off your shoulders. Whether you live with messy roommates, a busy family, or a partner, we organize the chaos so you can focus on living. It’s not just a checklist, it’s a smart system that remembers what needs to be cleaned and when. WHY CHORELOOP? • It Remembers For You From daily dishes to yearly deep cleans, ChoreLoop tracks the schedule. We’ll tell you exactly what needs to be done today, so you never have to hold the schedule in your head. • Fair Play Scoring Scrubbing the bathroom isn't the same as taking out the trash. Our intelligent scoring system awards points based on effort, giving you a clear "Fair Play Score" to ensure everyone is pulling their weight. • Expert Cleaning Kits Don't want to set it all up manually? Use our one-tap "Clean Kits." Instantly apply a schedule for "Pet Owners," "Roommates," or specific rooms to fill your calendar with expert-approved plans. • Flexible for Real Life Busy today? Just hit "Skip" or "Snooze." We’ll intelligently reschedule the task for next time without breaking your long-term routine. No guilt, just organization. FEATURES: Shared Dashboard: Real-time updates for everyone in the house. Smart Nudges: Gentle reminders sent to the right person, not you. Multi-House Support: Manage your home, office, and vacation house in one app. Dark Mode: Beautifully designed for every device. Download ChoreLoop today and bring peace of mind back to your home. Terms of Use: https://choreloop.app/terms

About

SameWave

Organize your life as a couple with shared tasks, calendars, and goals. Clearly assign responsibilities and track progress to ensure you're both on the same page. Features smart lists, reminders, and insights into task distribution.

Highlights
  • Shared task ownership (Mine, Theirs, Shared)
  • Integrated shared calendar
  • Recurring and multi-day task planning
  • Smart grocery lists
  • Shared goals tracking
  • Task distribution insights
  • Push notifications and digests
Features
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Tired of "I thought you were doing that"? SameWave is the couples task management app that helps you and your partner stay organized, connected, and on the same page. See exactly who's doing what with clear task ownership — Mine, Theirs, or Shared — so nothing falls through the cracks. Plan your days together with a shared calendar, recurring tasks, and smart reminders. Track how you split the household load with built-in insights, and celebrate when you're helping each other out. Features: Dashboard-first design — see today's tasks at a glance Task ownership — clearly labeled as Mine, Theirs, or Shared Shared calendar with task scheduling Recurring tasks, multi-day planning, and task rotation Smart grocery lists — auto-sorted by store section Shared goals to plan and achieve together Task distribution insights for both partners Threaded notes and photo attachments on tasks Push notifications, daily digests, and weekly recaps Optional cost tracking on tasks One subscription covers both partners Start with a free 7-day trial. SameWave — because life is easier when you're on the same page. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://same-wave.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://same-wave.app/terms

Screenshots

ChoreLoop4 screens
SameWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SameWave at every 4 days against ChoreLoop's fortnightly. 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. ChoreLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SameWave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChoreLoop ships an update fortnightly, SameWave every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on July 11, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ChoreLoop versus SameWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChoreLoopSameWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles StreatonDaniel Chandler

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ChoreLoop

Subscriptions2
  • ChoreLoop Premium - Monhtly$4.991 Month
  • ChoreLoop Premium$49.991 Year
2 purchases

SameWave

Subscriptions2
  • SameWave Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • SameWave Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ChoreLoop free?
ChoreLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SameWave free?
SameWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChoreLoop or SameWave have ads?
Neither ChoreLoop nor SameWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChoreLoop or SameWave?
ChoreLoop ships an update fortnightly, and SameWave every 4 days. Most recently, ChoreLoop was updated on July 11, 2026 and SameWave on June 10, 2026.

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