Chores Tracker+ vs TidyLoop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chores Tracker+
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Track your household chores! Track your household chores, allowance, rewards, and tasks in one organized app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Designed for families, households, and roommates, it helps everyone stay aligned, motivated, and on top of daily tasks. Works with Family Sharing. Key Features iCloud Sync - iPhone, iPad, and Mac No accounts, no passwords, and no sign-ups required. Your data stays synced across your household using your existing iCloud account. Flexible Chore Scheduling & Rotations Create chores that repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or on custom schedules. Assign them to specific people, leave them open for anyone, or set up rotations to ensure tasks are shared fairly across the household. Checklists, Photo Proof, and Approval Break chores into smaller steps, require photo proof when needed, and review completed work before rewards are earned. Allowance and Rewards (Optional) Automatically turn completed chores into earnings and maintain a clear running balance for each household member. Track progress using real currency or a custom points system. Widgets - Progress at a Glance See completion trends, balances, and savings goals in a simple dashboard. Stay updated without even opening the app using beautiful Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. Role-Based Access Give admins full control over chores, approvals, and balances, while other household members get a simpler experience focused on their tasks. Enhanced notifications Stay on top of due chores, overdue tasks, and daily activity with notifications designed to be useful without becoming overwhelming. Color themes & Dark Mode Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode protection Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TidyLoop
This app helps you manage household chores without guilt or rigid schedules. Customize task weights, set your own day-start time, and choose between a calm or gamified approach to cleaning. It works offline and prioritizes user privacy.
- Flexible day-start times
- Customizable task point weights
- Calm and Game modes
- Offline-first functionality
- No-shame status colors
- Pre-built cleaning templates
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TidyLoop is the calm cleaning app for people who want a tidier home without the guilt. Most cleaning apps shame you with red overdue bars and rigid midnight reset timers. TidyLoop is different: your day starts when you do, you set the point weight of every task, and nothing ever turns red. - PICK YOUR PACE - Pre-built templates for Studio, Apartment, or House — ready in 30 seconds - Or skip setup and add only what matters to you - Day-start time is yours: 4 AM, 6 AM, noon, midnight — your call - Nothing resets at midnight unless you want it to - TWO MODES, ONE APP - Calm Mode (default): no points, no streaks, just clear task status - Game Mode: points, weekly streaks, and stats when you want the motivation - Switch any time in Settings — no re-setup required - TRULY CUSTOMIZABLE - Set your own point weight per task — 1 for wipe counters, 10 for deep-clean the oven - Daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, or seasonal recurrence per task - No-shame status colors: Fresh (sage), Due Soon (soft amber), Ready to Refresh (amber) — never red - 3 accent-color presets and full Dark Mode - OFFLINE-FIRST, NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED - Everything lives on your device — no server to go down, no login wall - Your cleaning data is yours - Works in Airplane Mode, in the wilderness, anywhere - BUY ONCE OR SUBSCRIBE - Lifetime purchase available — own TidyLoop forever with no recurring fees - Or choose monthly or annual billing — your call - 7 free task completions to try it before you commit - Restore Purchases always visible in Settings - DESIGNED FOR SOLO LIFE AND FAMILIES - Works brilliantly for a single person in a studio or a household of six - No paywall just because you live alone - Family sharing and iCloud sync coming in the next update - PRIVACY YOU CAN VERIFY - No tracking pixels. No ad network. No data sold. - No account means no data breach risk for your home routines If other cleaning apps have left you feeling behind, overwhelmed by setup, or judged by their color-coded urgency system — TidyLoop was built as the answer. Questions or feedback? support@vikorus.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TidyLoop at every 3 days against Chores Tracker+'s every 5 weeks. TidyLoop also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Chores Tracker+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and TidyLoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Chores Tracker+ ships an update every 5 weeks, TidyLoop every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chores Tracker+ | TidyLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Melissa Chan | Vikorus, LLC |
In-app purchases
Chores Tracker+
- Chores Monthly USA$8.991 Month
- Chores Yearly USA$39.991 Month
- Chores Lifetime English$119.99
TidyLoop
- TidyLoop Pro Lifetime$29.99









