Head-to-head · Chore Apps
PointUp vs Tody
PointUp leads on 0 checks, Tody on 1, and 6 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
- Lowest starting priceTody · $0.83/mo
- Free planboth
PointUp scores higher on our rubric for chore apps: 10.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
Tody is cheaper to start at $0.83/mo against $3.99/mo.
PointUp is the better fit for gamified family chore management across platforms. Tody is the better fit for low-cost cleaning plans and household fairness.
- PointUp fits best
Gamified family chore management across platforms
- Tody fits best
Low-cost cleaning plans and household fairness
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Side by side
| Feature | PointUp 10.0/10 Visit ↗ | Tody 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 10.0 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Chore Apps | #3 in Chore Apps |
| Best for | Gamified family chore management across platforms | Low-cost cleaning plans and household fairness |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $3.99/mo | $0.83/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 7 days · no card needed | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features PointUp 5/5 · Tody 5/5 | ||
| Recurring chores | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chore assignment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Completion tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Progress history | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chore reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | web, ios, android | ios, android |
| Household member limit | Not published | Not published |
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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 → |
Tody is a mobile cleaning-schedule app for individuals, families, partners, and roommates. It organizes tasks by room, tracks how due each chore is, and creates a prioritized cleaning list. Users can assign chores, rotate them… 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
Tody — where it wins
- Free plan includes prioritized lists, due tracking, assignments, and no ads
- Premium+ adds synchronization, FairShare targets, and household reports
- Available on iOS and Android with recurring chores and reminders
Where it doesn't
- No web version
- Fairness features require Premium+ plans
- The free plan does not include multiple homes or Focus Timer
- 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 → - Tody8.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $0.83/mo (annual) · 30-day trial
A low-cost chore planner with useful fairness tools for shared households.
Visit TodyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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