Chore app for kids · iOS

The chore app where the screen actually locks until the chore is done

Stickers and points wear off. Screen Time doesn't. taskr is the chore tracker for iOS families that turns Apple Screen Time into the consequence kids understand instantly.

Why this chore app actually changes behavior

  • Tied to the device. Apps lock through Apple Screen Time when a chore is overdue. Kids feel the consequence instantly.
  • Photo proof. No more "I did it" arguments — kids snap a quick photo and you decide.
  • Per-task control. Block games during homework, allow messaging during dishes. Match the rule to the chore.
  • Apple's own framework. Runs on Apple Family Controls, the Apple framework built for consumer parental-control apps.

Chores that work great in taskr

Anything with a clear deadline and a photographable result. Examples:

Make the bedEmpty the dishwasherTake out the trashFeed the dogWalk the dogClean roomVacuum living roomPut away laundrySet the tableClear the tablePractice pianoPractice violinRead 20 minutesFinish math homeworkFinish reading homeworkBrush teethPack school bagWater plantsWipe kitchen countersSort recycling

taskr vs. sticker-and-points chore apps

Stickers and points work right up until the novelty wears off. After that, the chore tracker becomes another app you're nagging about. taskr changes the equation by making the reward something kids already care about — access to the apps and games on their phone.

It's not a punishment system. It's a clear, automatic loop: do the thing → submit a photo → get the apps back.

Want the bigger picture? See how taskr works as a family chore app for kids and teens alike, or how it fits into screen time for kids more broadly. For the full ranking of chore apps, see our roundup of the best chore apps for kids.

The loop, in four moves

  1. 1

    Chore created with a due time

    Apps stay open before the deadline.

  2. 2

    Deadline passes → apps lock

    The Screen Time rules you chose fire automatically.

  3. 3

    Kid finishes, snaps a photo

    One tap from inside the task.

  4. 4

    Parent approves → apps unlock

    Or reject and the block stays on until resubmission.

Chore app FAQ

What kinds of chores can I add to taskr?

Anything with a clear due time and a visible result you can photograph. Tidying a room, making the bed, finishing homework, taking out the trash, feeding pets, practicing an instrument, doing dishes — any task where a photo can show 'done' works.

Can multiple parents see the same chores?

Yes. taskr is built around an Apple Family. Every parent in the Family Sharing group can see and approve tasks.

Does taskr work for younger kids without phones?

taskr's enforcement runs on the child's iOS device. If a child doesn't have their own iPhone or iPad yet, you can still use taskr as a chore tracker for them — they just won't have a Screen Time consequence to earn back.

Is taskr appropriate for teenagers?

Yes. taskr is built for kids and teens ages 6 to 17, and for teens the phone is usually the thing that matters most. A clear, automatic consequence tied to it takes the daily argument out of the parent's hands.

Make chores stick this week

Free on the App Store. iOS only. Built for families.