Comparison

Lumi vs Chorio

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

Head to head
About

Lumi

Features
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Turn everyday chores into a game your kids actually want to play — with rewards the whole family designs. Lumi is the smarter chore app for busy parents. Kids complete chores, take a photo, and our AI verifies the work in seconds. They earn stars they can spend on what YOU set as rewards: extra YouTube time, a trip to the park, ice cream after dinner, or anything else your family loves. HOW LUMI WORKS 1. Add your chores in 60 seconds — AI suggests a starter list based on your kid's age and interests. 2. Stock the reward shop — screen time, treats, allowance, family movie nights, custom rewards. You decide. 3. Kid completes a chore → snaps a photo → AI checks it. 4. Approved? Stars are awarded instantly. Not sure? Sent to you for a quick review. 5. Kids spend stars in the family shop — screen time unlocks instantly via Apple's Family Controls. AI THAT WORKS LIKE A SECOND PARENT Most chore apps make YOU approve every photo. Lumi uses on-device-secure AI to handle routine chores so you're not interrupted at work. Made bed, tidy room, brushed teeth, dishes done — Lumi gets it. Anything ambiguous comes to you in a smart daily digest, not 15 push notifications. MULTIPLE WAYS TO REWARD Screen time is the headline, but Lumi supports every reward style: Screen time — Auto-unlock YouTube, games, or any app via Family Controls Treats — Ice cream, dessert nights, special dinners Allowance — Virtual jar tracks what you owe, settle on your schedule Experiences — Park trips, movie nights, late bedtime, choose dinner Material — Set a budget, let kids pick a small toy Custom — Anything you can dream up KIDS LOVE THE GAME • Avatar your kid customizes — earn outfits, accessories, themes • Pet companion that grows as your kid completes chores • Daily streaks with rewards that compound • Weekly boss chores worth bonus stars • Sibling friendly — leaderboards, fair-share rotation DESIGNED FOR BUSY PARENTS • 60-second setup — AI generates your starter chore list and reward shop • Approve all pending chores in 30 seconds before bed • Smart batched notifications — one daily digest, not constant pings • Multi-kid support with per-kid catalogs and rules • Both parents can co-manage (and grandma can cheer from afar) • Works fully offline — your data stays on-device + iCloud FAMILY PRO ($6.99/mo or $59.99/yr — 7-day free trial) Free includes 1 kid, 5 chores, manual approval, basic avatar. Family Pro adds: • AI photo verification (the killer feature) • Unlimited kids, chores, rewards • AI-suggested chores tuned to your kid • Pet companion + room decoration • Streak buffs, daily quests, weekly boss chore • Power-ups, sibling battles, leaderboards • Rules engine ("if Maya does morning chores → unlock 30 min") • Detailed weekly + monthly insight reports • Custom shield messages on restricted apps • Priority support PRIVACY FIRST Lumi is built privacy-first. We never sell your data, never show ads, and never share information about your kids. Photos are processed for AI verification only and never used for training. Family data syncs through Apple's iCloud — Apple sees nothing, we see nothing. TRY FAMILY PRO FREE FOR 7 DAYS Annual subscription $59.99/yr (28% off monthly). Lifetime option available. Cancel anytime in iOS Settings. By using Lumi you agree to our Terms (https://lumi.app/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://lumi.app/privacy).

About

Chorio

Transform everyday tasks into engaging quests for the whole family. Kids earn points, build streaks, and unlock rewards by completing chores, making household responsibilities fun and motivating.

Highlights
  • Chores as quests
  • Points and rewards system
  • Streak and level progression
  • Customizable rewards store
  • Parent dashboard
  • Kid-friendly interface
  • Allowance tracking
Features
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Chorio turns everyday chores into an adventure the whole family loves. Instead of nagging, hand your kids a game. Chores become "quests" they complete to earn points, build streaks, unlock rewards, and level up — while you finally get a hand around the house. WHY FAMILIES LOVE CHORIO • Chores as quests — tasks that feel like a game, not a chore • Points & rewards — kids earn points and cash them in for rewards you set • Streaks & levels — daily streaks and XP keep kids coming back • Badges — celebrate milestones with fun achievement badges • Built for the whole family — parents manage, kids play, everyone wins HOW IT WORKS 1. Create your family and add your kids 2. Set up quests (chores) with point values 3. Kids complete quests and earn points 4. Kids redeem points for rewards you choose — screen time, treats, allowance, anything 5. Watch streaks grow and motivation soar FEATURES • Simple parent dashboard to create quests and approve completions • Kid-friendly mode with a colorful interface and mascot characters • Custom rewards store — you decide what points are worth • Streak shields to protect a hard-earned streak • Optional photo proof so kids can show a job well done • Allowance tracking to tie chores to real-world payouts • Multiple kids and co-parents supported MEMBERSHIP Chorio is free to start. Optional Family and Family Plus subscriptions unlock more kids, co-parents, allowance, and photo proof. Make chores fun. Get your evenings back. Download Chorio today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://chorio-app.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://chorio-app.com/privacy

Screenshots

Lumi4 screens
Chorio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Chorio at 3 against Lumi's 1. Chorio also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Lumi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Chorio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lumi ships an update every 10 days, Chorio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Lumi versus Chorio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumiChorio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScriptstash LimitedArcstone Labs

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lumi

Subscriptions2
  • Family Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Family Pro Annual$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lumi Pro Lifetime$99.99
4 purchases

Chorio

Subscriptions4
  • Chorio Family (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Chorio Family Plus (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Chorio Family (Annual)$49.991 Year
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  • Chorio Family Plus (Annual)$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Lumi free?
Lumi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chorio free?
Chorio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lumi or Chorio have ads?
Neither Lumi nor Chorio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lumi or Chorio?
Lumi ships an update every 10 days, and Chorio fortnightly. Most recently, Lumi was updated on November 9, 2026 and Chorio on October 31, 2026.

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