Choosing a chore app means wading through outdated roundups — several still recommend apps that no longer exist. These comparisons take the opposite approach: fewer pages, checked harder.
OurHome was removed from both app stores in late 2023 — but its website is still up and guides still recommend it. The verified timeline of what happened, and five current alternatives depending on which half of OurHome your family used.
S'moresUp is alive and well, but premium moved to $9.99/month on July 5, 2026, and its maker is promoting a newer, pricier family super-app. Who should stay, who should look, and five verified alternatives depending on what you want from a chore app.
BusyKid is genuinely good value for US families who want chores paid in real money — but it's US-only, money is its only motivator, and its store privacy labels deserve a careful read. Five verified alternatives depending on which of those is your reason.
More comparisons are on the way — Joon and Cozi alternatives, plus a full best-chore-apps roundup. Each one ships only after its facts pass verification.