Family
BuddyEveryday routines
How to help kids do chores without constant reminders
Start with one small routine, agree what done means, and make the next step easy to see.
Read the articleA little help every day
Less reminding. More doing things together.
A chores, routines and rewards app that helps you make the plan clear, recognise effort and agree rewards your child can work towards.
Everyday routines
A clear place to start.
Choose one task, agree what done looks like, and choose a reward together.
Local review: this app detail includes Money tasks. Public release
confirmation is pending.
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Choose a task
Start with something small, such as packing a bag or tidying up.
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Recognise their effort
Record completion and award the Points you agreed.
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Choose a reward
Let them work towards a reward your family chooses.
Their effort. Your family’s choices.
Something to look forward to.
Points give your family a way to keep track of an agreed reward, from choosing a game to movie time together.
You choose the rewards and record when they are redeemed.
Explore Points and rewards →
Tasks → Points → Rewards
OR
Choose a task and a reward.
Tasks → Money → Wallet
A separate money record · release pending.
A separate money record · release pending
Know what they earned and what cash you gave.
Keep track of money earned and cash given, with a separate Wallet balance for each child.
Parents hand over cash themselves; the app records it.
Wallet keeps the record of earnings and money given. Parents handle the actual money and record each handover in the app.
For everyday family life
Keep family plans in view.
Plan one-off family events and reminders; weekly recurring events are available with Premium.
Explore Schedule & events →Away from the screen
Keep the routine visible.
With Premium, print Daily Tasks and the Rewards Catalogue.
See printable routines →Room to grow
Start small. Make it your own.
Start with Free
Start with one child and one Daily task, with Points and rewards your family chooses.
One-off tasks are unlimited. The free plan shows ads.
More with Premium
Add more children and unlimited Daily tasks, print Daily Tasks and the Rewards Catalogue, use custom images and data backup, and remove ads.
Ideas & Tips
A little inspiration.
Points & rewards
Chore reward ideas kids can work towards
Try time together, small choices and shared activities before buying more things.
Read the articleChores & pocket money
Pocket money and chores: what is part of helping at home?
Putting toys away or helping you reorganise the kitchen cupboard? Separate everyday responsibilities from occasional extra paid jobs.
Read about chores and pocket moneyA few practical questions.
Does my child need a phone to use this?
No. Family Buddy is the parent’s app. You manage tasks, record completion and award Points. Your child does not need a phone or an account.
How small can we start?
Start with one child and one Daily task on Free, plus unlimited one-off tasks. Suspended nonarchived Daily tasks still count towards the Daily task limit. Free shows ads; Premium removes ads and adds more children and unlimited Daily tasks.
Where can I check data, offline use and backups?
Tasks, Points and rewards are stored on your device. You can manage them offline. Premium includes a backup file you can save and restore on another phone. Read the practical FAQ and privacy policy for the full details, including ads and device data.
Make room for a simpler routine.
Choose your store and start with one small task.