Chores Made Simple
Assign and track chores with ease. Recurring chores, checklists, and difficulty-based point values.
Free During Beta — Instant Access
Turn Chores Into a Game Kids Love
Kids earn points for every chore they finish and spend them on rewards you create. No nagging, no sticker charts — just motivated kids and a happier house.
Free during beta. No credit card, no application — sign in with Google and go.
Everything Your Family Needs
One app for chores, points, and rewards. Works for any family structure.
Parent Approval
Kids mark chores done, parents verify with one tap. Points land only when the job is really finished.
Custom Rewards
Motivate kids with points, achievements, and rewards. You build the catalog — they earn it.
Points & Leaderboard
Kids earn points for completing chores. The family leaderboard keeps everyone engaged.
Family Management
Add kids without email addresses, invite co-parents, and manage permissions for each person.
Kitchen Kiosk Mode
Pair a wall-mounted tablet or display so the whole family sees chores, points, and the leaderboard at a glance.
How It Works
Three steps, repeated weekly. These are real screenshots — this is the actual app.
1
Post the chores
Create chores worth points — or load an age-based starter pack (Little Kids, Big Kids, Teens) in one tap. Set them to repeat daily or weekly and assign each one to a kid. Kids don't need email addresses or accounts.
2
Kids race all week
Every chore earns points on a leaderboard that resets each Monday — so the race is always winnable. Daily streaks earn bonus points, last week's champion wears the crown, and the family display celebrates with confetti the moment points land.
3
Settle Up in two taps
At the end of the day, one grid shows every chore and every kid — pre-checked with your assignments. Tap to adjust who actually did what (several kids can share one chore), tweak points on the fly, and one button awards the whole day. Points add up toward rewards you define: screen time, ice cream, allowance.
And the carrot stays visible
The dashboard always shows each kid's next reward and exactly how close they are — mental math like “two more chores until ice cream” is the whole engine.
Every plan is free during beta
We've slashed launch pricing to $0 so real families can help us shape what ships. Sign up as a beta tester — no card, no trial clock.
Free during Beta
Every paid feature is unlocked for beta testers — no credit card, no trial expiry.
- Unlimited chores
- Complete gamification system
- Points, rewards & leaderboard
- Parent approval workflow
- Kid profiles — no email needed
- Up to 8 family members
You're signing up as a beta tester: expect rough edges and rapid changes. We'll email you before we ever start charging — and beta users get a thank-you discount when we do.
No "pro" tier, no paywall, no upsells during beta. Your feedback shapes what ships next.
Self-Hosted — Coming Soon
Complete Data Ownership
For privacy-conscious families who want full control. Host Zealous Abode on your own server, VPS, or NAS device. Available after we leave beta.
- Your data never leaves your serverNo third-party access, ever. Complete privacy for your family.
- Full source code accessCustomize, extend, or audit the entire Next.js codebase.
- One-command Docker deploymentGet running in minutes with Docker Compose on any Linux server.
Developer License
Coming Soon
pricing announced at launch
- Full source code access
- Use forever, yours to keep
- 1 year of free updates
- Docker deployment included
- SQLite / Turso database
- Updates via dashboard
Be the first to know when self-hosted launches
Why Families Choose Zealous Abode
See how we compare to other family organization apps
| Feature | Zealous Abode | Cozi | FamilyWall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamified Chores | ✓ | — | — |
| Points & Rewards | ✓ | — | — |
| Family Leaderboard | ✓ | — | — |
| Parent Approval Workflow | ✓ | — | — |
| Kid Profiles Without Email | ✓ | — | — |
| Self-Hosted Option | ✓ | — | — |
| No Ads (Free Tier) | ✓ | — | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Zealous Abode
What does "beta" mean?
We're still building and refining Zealous Abode. As a beta user you get free access to every feature — in exchange you might hit rough edges and we'll occasionally ask what's working and what isn't. Your feedback shapes what ships next.
Is the beta really free?
Yes, fully free. No credit card, no trial timer. When we eventually launch paid plans we'll email you well in advance — beta testers will get a thank-you discount.
How does the gamification system work?
Kids earn points by completing assigned tasks and chores. Parents set point values based on difficulty. Points can be redeemed for rewards you create (screen time, allowance, special activities). The family leaderboard shows who's earned the most points.
Do my kids need an email address?
No. Parents add kids directly from the Family page — just a name and a role. Kids never need their own account or email. You manage their chores, points, and rewards from your account, and they can check things off from a shared family device or kiosk.
Is my family's data secure?
Absolutely. We use industry-standard encryption for all data. Your information is never sold to third parties. A self-hosted option with complete data ownership is planned for after our public launch.
What ages is this appropriate for?
Zealous Abode is designed for families with children of all ages. Role-based permissions let parents control what each family member can see and do, so you can give teens more autonomy while keeping younger kids focused on their tasks.
Ready to Get Your Family Organized?
We're accepting a limited number of beta families to help shape Zealous Abode. Free access, no credit card required.
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