Head-to-head · Chore Apps
PointUp vs Homsy
PointUp leads on 0 checks, Homsy on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePointUp · 10.0/10
- Free planboth
PointUp scores higher on our rubric for chore apps: 10.0 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
PointUp is the better fit for gamified family chore management across platforms. Homsy is the better fit for families wanting broad household coordination.
- PointUp fits best
Gamified family chore management across platforms
- Homsy fits best
Families wanting broad household coordination
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Side by side
| Feature | PointUp 10.0/10 Visit ↗ | Homsy 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 10.0 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Chore Apps | #2 in Chore Apps |
| Best for | Gamified family chore management across platforms | Families wanting broad household coordination |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $3.99/mo | $3.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Phone |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Small business | Small business |
| Features PointUp 5/5 · Homsy 5/5 | ||
| Recurring chores | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chore assignment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Completion tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Progress history | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chore reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | web, ios, android | web, ios, android |
| Household member limit | Not published | Not published |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | PointUp is a family chore-tracking app designed for parents and children. Parents create quests, assign them to specific children, set recurring schedules, add deadlines and rewards, and review completion proof. Children complete chores,… Read the review → |
Homsy brings recurring chores, task assignment, automatic rotation, completion history, reminders, shopping lists, and a shared family calendar into one household management app. It is designed for couples, families, and roommates who need… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
PointUp — where it wins
- Recurring chores, child assignments, deadlines, and reminders
- Photo proof, parent approval, analytics, and completion tracking
- XP, Gold, levels, badges, rewards, and calendar synchronization
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 5 active quests and 3 family members
- Only Google Calendar and Apple Calendar integrations are listed
- The product is currently in development, with download links coming soon
Homsy — where it wins
- Automatic chore rotation with daily, weekly, and monthly schedules
- Shared shopping lists and family calendar with Google Calendar import
- Web, iOS, and Android access with offline synchronization
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan supports up to 2 household members
- Free users get 3 repeating chores and 10 active tasks
- Calendar integration is limited to Google Calendar import
- PointUp10.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo · 7-day trial
A flexible chore system for families who want accountability with game mechanics.
Visit PointUpFull verdict → - Homsy9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo
A flexible chore coordinator for families, couples, and roommates.
Visit HomsyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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