S'moresUp Alternatives After the Price Increase

S'moresUp is one of the most feature-rich chore apps out there — chores, rewards, a family feed, an AI assistant. But in 2025 its price moved up to around $7.99/month or $79.99/year, and a price increase is exactly the moment families stop and ask whether they're using all those features.

If that's you, here's an honest look at where to go.

Feature-rich sounds great in a review and feels like clutter on a busy morning. Match the app to how much you'll actually use.

First, be fair to S'moresUp

If your family genuinely uses the social feed, the AI scheduling, and the deep customization, S'moresUp earns its price. Don't switch just to save a few dollars if you'd lose features you rely on. But if you mostly use the basic chore-and-reward loop, you're paying for a lot you don't touch.

The alternatives

• •Tick Kids — the simple core (tasks, points, rewards, up to 3 kids) for a one-time ~$19.99/year, no subscription. Intuitive and uncluttered — best if S'moresUp felt like too much app for your family.
• •Joon — if you want to keep a rich, gamified experience and don't mind a subscription; strong for ADHD (~$12.99/month).
• •Habitica — genuinely full free tier if "free" is now the priority; better for older kids and teens.
• •Kikaroo and newer free apps — lighter and free-forward, though young.

The side-by-side comparison shows what you'd gain and give up with each.

The real question: how much do you need?

Most families need less than they think. A short list of daily tasks, a way for kids to check them off themselves, and rewards you control. If that's your reality, a simpler and cheaper tool will feel like relief, not a downgrade.

Not sure which tasks belong on the list at your child's age? The free Chores by Age Finder sorts it in a click.

Try a simpler routine free: start Tick Kids.