Star Points Card vs BountyJar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Star Points Card
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"Brush your teeth!" "Did you do it already?" Let's end the daily battles β with points. Star Points turns the things you want your kids to do into points that spark motivation and build lasting habits as a family. β Sound familiar? - Nagging about teeth-brushing and tidy-up, every single day - Help requests met with unhappy faces - Paper sticker charts and allowance books abandoned in three days - You wish they'd try harder β but how? Star Points gives daily habits and chores a point value so kids start moving on their own. β How it works (3 steps) 1. Parent registers tasks (e.g., Brush teeth 3pt / Clean the bath 20pt) 2. Kid taps "I did it!" to submit a completion 3. Parent approves β points are earned β swap for rewards β Why kids keep going - Points add up visibly β a real sense of achievement - "I did it!" gets acknowledged by a parent - They aim for rewards they chose themselves - Each sibling has their own tasks and points (up to 5 kids) β Why parents have it easier - Less "you have to be told" friction - Asking for help becomes easier - Effort is visible at a glance - Every approval is a chance to praise and chat β Main features - Recurring tasks (daily / weekly) and one-time tasks - Reusable task templates for common chores - Reward registration and an approval flow for swaps - One-tap switch between parent and kid modes - History view to look back on the journey β Best for families with - Kids from preschool through elementary school - Two working parents and busy weekdays - Paper charts and allowance books that didn't last - Multiple siblings β Designed with peace of mind - No email sign-up β start in seconds (link an email later) - Kids never see purchase prompts - Data is stored in the cloud β safe across device changes (with email linking) β Free to start Begin with just three tasks. Build a new family habit today.
BountyJar
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Turn everyday chores into bountiesβand completed work into rewards. BountyJar helps families create responsibilities, follow progress, and recognize effort. Parents create a bounty, assign it to a child or leave it open to claim, then review the completed work before coins are awarded. WHAT FAMILIES CAN DO β’ Create one-time or repeating bounties β’ Set due dates, coin rewards, or custom rewards β’ Review notes and optional photo proof β’ Send work back with clear feedback or approve it β’ Split earned coins between spending and savings β’ Set savings goals and family interest β’ Build a Shop with treats, privileges, and experiences THE RIGHT VIEW FOR EVERY AGE Standard child mode gives older kids independence. Young child mode uses picture-first jobs, read-aloud help, and one clear action at a time. BountyJar is a family chore and rewards toolβnot a bank. No payment card or child email is required. Parents manage child profiles, permissions, approvals, and trusted device pairing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Star Points Card at 13.0 against BountyJar's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Star Points Card | BountyJar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Be a Buddy LLC | Matthew Graves |
In-app purchases
Star Points Card
No in-app purchases
BountyJar
No in-app purchases
Questions
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