I built a gamified chore app for kids. Looking for honest feedback from parents
Hi r/ParentingTech!
I’m an indie developer and recently launched StarKid, a family chore/allowance app I built specifically to make managing chores a little more engaging for kids.
The basic idea is to turn everyday chores into tasks. Kids complete tasks, earn stars, and can work toward wishes/rewards. Parents can create and assign quests and keep track of progress.
I’m trying to build something that actually works for families rather than just adding gamification for the sake of it. I also noticed that the design and feel of many apps were missing.
A few things I’d love opinions on:
- Does this approach actually solve a problem for parents?
- Is the gamification useful or just unnecessary?
- What features would you expect from a good chore/allowance app?
- What would make you trust an app like this with your family?
I built the app myself and am still very early, so I’m genuinely looking for criticism and ideas rather than just promotion.
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.starkid.mobile&pcampaignid=web_share
Thanks! I'd love to hear what you think.