The Chore & Allowance App Your Family Actually Needs
Assign chores, approve completions with photo proof, and track every dollar your kids earn - all in one place. Teaching real financial responsibility, one chore at a time.
Tired of Chasing Kids for Chores That Never Get Done?
Every parent knows the cycle. It doesn't have to be this way.
"You ask. They forget. You ask again. Still nothing."
The nagging cycle is exhausting - and it doesn't work. You end up more frustrated than your kids.
"Handing out cash with no accountability feels like rewarding nothing."
Allowance without effort teaches the wrong lesson. Kids need to connect work with reward.
"Chore charts on the fridge get ignored by day three."
Paper systems don't work in 2025. Kids live on screens - your accountability system should too.
Task Tally breaks the cycle - with accountability built in.
How It Works
Three steps that transform how your family handles chores and money - starting day one.
Create Chores & Set Rewards
Parents create chores with custom descriptions and dollar amounts. Assign them to a specific child or mark them as a 'Pool' chore - first kid to grab it earns it. Every chore shows the reward amount up front.
Kids Complete & Submit Photo Proof
Kids log into their own PIN-protected dashboard. When they finish a chore, they submit it with an optional note and a photo as proof. No more 'I did it, I swear!' - every claim is documented.
Parents Approve & Money Hits Their Balance
Parents review the submission, see the photo proof, and approve or reject it. On approval, the reward amount is instantly added to the child's in-app balance. Rejected chores return to the queue for a redo.
Packed with Features That Actually Matter
Not just a chore list. A complete financial operating system for your family.
Chore Assignment & Pooling
Assign chores directly to a child or mark them as 'Pool' chores available to anyone - first come, first served. Creates healthy sibling competition and motivation without you lifting a finger.
Photo Proof Verification
Kids must attach a photo when submitting a completed chore. Optional completion notes let them explain their work. Parents see everything before approving - no more he-said-she-said arguments.
Parent Approval Workflow
Full parent control - nothing is automatic. Approve, reject, or review submissions from your dashboard. Chores show status: Completed, Pending, or Rejected. Rejected chores return to the queue automatically.
Virtual Wallet & Balance Tracking
Each child has their own digital balance - a running ledger of everything they've earned. Add or subtract money with a description. Supports negative balances for real-world debt lessons.
Child's Own Dashboard
Each child gets a unique username and PIN-protected login. Their view shows assigned chores, pool chores, and their full earnings history. Feels like THEIR account - because it is.
Family Leaderboard
A competitive leaderboard ranks all children by earnings. Healthy sibling competition drives motivation without a single nagged request. See chores completed and balances at a glance.
Analytics Dashboard
Full family financial overview: total balance, total earned, total spent, per-child breakdown, chore completion rates, and export capability. You're the CFO of your household.
Chore History & Transaction Logs
Complete transaction history per child - every chore, bonus, and deduction, timestamped. Parents can audit any child's activity at any time. Recent Activity feed shows last 10 transactions.
Multi-Child Support
Designed from the ground up for families with multiple kids. Each child has their own profile with photo, name, balance, and history. Manage all children from a single parent account.
Flexible Money Management
Add or subtract any amount from any child's balance at any time with a custom description. 'Birthday bonus!', 'Paid for broken window' - balances can go negative. Real-world money lessons built in.
Two Views. One App.
Parents stay in control. Kids get ownership. Everyone wins.
You're in Command
- ✓Create & manage chores with reward amounts
- ✓Approve or reject submissions with photo proof
- ✓Add/subtract money with custom descriptions
- ✓View analytics dashboard with family overview
- ✓See leaderboard and chore statistics
- ✓Manage child profiles and login credentials
Their Account, Their Pride
- ✓See assigned chores and available pool chores
- ✓Submit completed chores with photo + note
- ✓Track current balance, weekly & monthly earnings
- ✓View personal transaction history
- ✓Log in with their own username - their account
- ✓Compete on the family leaderboard
Kids feel the autonomy of having their own account. Parents keep full oversight. That balance is what makes it work.
Why Task Tally Is Different
Not all chore apps are built the same. Most stop at a checklist. We built a financial operating system.
| Feature | Task TallyYOU'RE HERE | Generic Chore Apps | Cash Envelope System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo proof of completion | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Real-time balance tracking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Child's own login dashboard | ✓ | Rarely | ✗ |
| Pool chores (sibling competition) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Manual adjustments with descriptions | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Negative balance / debt lessons | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Analytics + export | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Family leaderboard | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Task Tally isn't just a chore checklist.
It's a financial operating system for your family.
Parents Who've Traded Nagging for Earning
Families that tried everything else - and found what finally works.
“We tried three other apps before this one. Task Tally is the only one where my kids actually open it themselves. The photo proof thing was a game changer - my son can't fake 'I cleaned my room' anymore.”
“My daughter has a negative balance right now because she borrowed from her earnings. She's motivated to do extra chores to get back in the green. I didn't teach her that - the app did.”
“The leaderboard sounds mean but our kids love it. They're competing to do MORE chores. I haven't asked anyone to take out the trash in three weeks.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything parents want to know before they download.
No - kids can log in on any device with their username and PIN, including a shared family tablet or the parent's phone.
It's set per chore. Parents can require a photo for some chores and make it optional for others - you control the rules.
Yes. The 'Add or Subtract Money' feature lets you adjust any child's balance with a custom description - perfect for birthday money, loans, broken items, or extra credit.
The chore returns to the available queue and the child is notified so they can redo it properly. Nothing slips through the cracks.
No. Each child only sees their own chores, earnings, and balance. Sibling balances only appear on the shared leaderboard as a motivational tool.
No - Task Tally tracks a virtual balance that represents money you owe your kids. You handle the actual cash or payment. This keeps it simple and doesn't require any bank connections.
Task Tally is designed to support multiple children. Add as many kids as your family needs.
Parents can regenerate a join code from the parent dashboard to reset the child's account access. Easy fix, no drama.
Start Building Better Habits Today
Join families who've traded nagging for earning.
Task Tally is free to download. Your kids' financial education starts today.
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