Comparison

Point Pals vs Kept

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

Head to head
About

Point Pals

This app gamifies household chores for children, allowing them to earn points for completed tasks. These points can be used to unlock collectible virtual pets, fostering a sense of responsibility and positive behavior through a rewarding experience.

Highlights
  • Earn and collect virtual pets
  • Assign and track chores
  • Gamified reward system
  • Encourages positive behavior
  • Parent-controlled purchases
  • Builds responsibility
Features
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Tired of asking twice? Point Pals turns "I don't want to!" into "Can I do more?" — kids earn real collectible pets by completing chores, making responsibility feel like a game they actually want to play. Parents assign tasks. Kids earn points. Everyone wins. — EARN AND COLLECT PETS Kids earn points for every completed chore and use them to hatch eggs and unlock adorable collectible pets. The reward loop keeps kids engaged while quietly building responsibility that sticks. — DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES Point Pals is built for parents and kids to use together. Create chore lists, assign tasks, and monitor progress — while your children stay motivated through a gamified reward system they actually care about. — CHORE & TASK TRACKING Easily assign chores, track completed tasks, and encourage accountability. Point Pals helps children build strong habits and consistent daily routines in a structured, positive way. — ENCOURAGES POSITIVE BEHAVIOR Point Pals promotes confidence, responsibility, and daily routine through positive reinforcement instead of punishment. — PARENT-CONTROLLED PURCHASES Parental verification is required before any in-app purchase. Additional collectible pets are available as optional purchases — you stay in control at all times. Point Pals helps families turn everyday chores into a rewarding experience while building responsibility that lasts. No nagging. No bribing. Just results.

About

Kept

This app helps you build focus habits with a cozy timer and app blocker. Earn rewards by staying on task, and watch your virtual companion thrive as you accomplish your goals. It's designed to make productivity feel rewarding, not stressful.

Highlights
  • Zero-willpower app blocking
  • Earn rewarding mystery boxes
  • Cozy gamification with virtual companion
  • Ax on Dynamic Island integration
  • Visual journaling of focus sessions
  • Optional Pro version for boosts
Features
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Stop the endless scroll and start building momentum. Meet Kept, the coziest focus timer and app blocker designed for neurodivergent brains, cozy gamers, and anyone who wants to feel proud of what they accomplish each day. Say goodbye to punishing, stressful productivity apps. With Kept, your focus is tied to Ax, a sleepy little axolotl who needs your help to thrive. When you put your phone down and tackle your tasks, Ax levels up. If you lose your streak... well, his room might get a little dusty. Whether you are studying for finals, crushing your work goals, or just trying to finish your daily side-quests, Kept makes focusing feel genuinely rewarding. WHY YOU WILL LOVE KEPT: ZERO-WILLPOWER APP BLOCKING Finding it hard to start? Kept uses powerful, system-level app blocking to strictly lock your distracting apps while your timer runs. You literally cannot open them, making it incredibly easy to stay on track and get your work done. EARN REWARDING MYSTERY BOXES Every minute you spend focusing earns you XP. Trade your hard-earned XP for Mystery Boxes to unlock adorable cosmetics for Ax. Will you pull a Common Dino Onesie, or beat the odds for the Legendary Stardust Realm? It turns hard work into a fun, relaxing collection game. COZY GAMIFICATION Keep your streak alive to keep Ax's room sparkling clean. Watch the room change from day to night as you build a bulletproof routine and hit your daily goals. AX ON YOUR DYNAMIC ISLAND Ax stays with you even when your phone is locked. Check your Live Activities to see him cheering you on while your timer ticks down, keeping you anchored to your task without needing to unlock your screen. VISUAL SCRAPBOOKING Snap a quick photo and log how you felt after a deep work session. Over time, you will build a beautiful visual journal proving exactly how much you have achieved. KEPT PRO (OPTIONAL) Kept is free to download and use! But if you want to supercharge your journey, Kept Pro gives you a permanent Double XP Boost on every single focus session, plus instant access to exclusive Legendary realms and skins. Ready to defeat the procrastination boss? Download Kept, hatch your egg, and let's get things done together! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Point Pals4 screens
Kept4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Point Pals at weekly against Kept's monthly. Point Pals also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Kept's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, ads, 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. Point Pals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kept sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kept holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Point Pals's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kept's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Point Pals ships an update weekly, Kept monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Point Pals versus Kept: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoint PalsKept
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB250 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoah SmithDrew Herrman

Customer experience

Point Pals

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Kept

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Point Pals

One-time1
  • Point Pals Premium (Lifetime)$12.99
7 purchases

Kept

Subscriptions2
  • Kept Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Kept Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • Common Skin$0.99
  • Daily Surprise Box$1.99
  • Rare Skin$2.99
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  • Secret Skin$4.99
  • Realm Unlocks$5.99

Questions

Is Point Pals free?
Point Pals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kept free?
Kept is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Point Pals or Kept?
Kept is rated higher. Point Pals averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Kept averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Point Pals or Kept have ads?
Neither Point Pals nor Kept shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Point Pals or Kept?
Point Pals ships an update weekly, and Kept monthly. Most recently, Point Pals was updated on November 9, 2026 and Kept on November 5, 2026.

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