Stars build character. Money builds skills.

TreatJar is the only app that separates contribution from earning: the two systems every kid needs to grow up capable and confident.

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TreatJar stars screen showing kids earning stars for daily contributions

Star chart and chore tracker for kids

Kids who help because they want to, not because they're paid to.

TreatJar keeps contribution and cash completely separate. Stars reward the good stuff: making the bed, being kind, pitching in. No money attached. Just pride.

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$14.25

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Available Jobs

🌿Mow the lawn$5.00

🚗Wash the car$4.00

🐾Walk the dog$2.00

🧺Fold laundry$3.00

Kids allowance and money management app

Real earnings. Real choices. Real skills.

Jobs pay real money kids can save or spend. When they decide what to do with what they've earned, something clicks. Financial confidence starts to grow.

Set up your first job in 2 minutes →

TreatJar reward store showing star rewards and purchase options for kids

Family reward store for kids

Rewards that mean something to your family.

Build a reward store that actually excites your kids: movie nights, late bedtimes, ice cream runs, or anything they are saving toward. Stars unlock the good stuff. Money buys what they worked hard for.

Build your reward store free →

Simple setup

Up and running in 5 minutes.

No complicated onboarding. No learning curve. Just set it up and watch it work.

Set up your family

Add each child, set their age, and build the jobs and rewards that actually fit your family. Done in about 3 minutes.

Takes about 3 minutes

Works for ages 3 and up

Add up to unlimited kids

Kids earn stars and complete jobs

Stars for daily contributions, money for completed jobs. Two separate systems, one simple app.

Stars: no cash, no conditions

Jobs: you set the price

Parents or caregivers approve all earnings

Rewards unlock. Skills build.

Stars unlock your family's reward store. Savings goals teach kids to wait, weigh their options, and feel the satisfaction of earning something they actually wanted.

Experiences, privileges, treats

Real savings goals they care about

Kids feel the cause and effect

Built on evidence

The research is clear. We just built the app.

TreatJar's dual system isn't a theory. It's what decades of child development research has pointed to. We just built the app.

9,971 kids

proved that chores predict success in school, friendships, and life satisfaction

Kids with regular household contributions outperformed their peers in math, social skills, and life satisfaction. The gap kept growing three years later.

White et al. (2019), Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Ages 3–4

is when the habits that shape a whole childhood take root

Kids who start contributing at ages 3–4 significantly outperform peers who start later on every long-term success metric tracked across 20 years.

Rossmann (2002), three start-age cohorts

2 systems

kept separate is what the science has recommended for decades

Tying all chores to cash creates a "pay me or I won't help" mindset. Keeping contribution and earning separate protects intrinsic motivation while still teaching financial skills.

Rossmann (2002) · Ryan & Deci (2000)

Simple pricing

Start free. Stay for the results.

No hidden fees. No complicated tiers. Cancel anytime.

Everything parents ask about TreatJar

What age is TreatJar designed for?

TreatJar works for kids ages 3 and up. Younger children love earning stars for daily contributions like making the bed or being kind. Older kids can take on paid jobs and manage their own savings goals.

How is TreatJar different from other chore apps?

Most chore apps pay kids for everything. TreatJar is the only app built on a dual-currency system that keeps contribution and earning intentionally separate. Stars reward the good stuff with no money attached. Jobs teach real financial skills. Research shows this dual approach builds both character and real financial confidence.

Is TreatJar free?

TreatJar offers a free 7-day trial with full access to all features. After that, plans start at $3.33/month (billed annually) or $4.99/month. No hidden fees, cancel anytime.

Can I add multiple children?

Yes, you can add unlimited children to your family account. Each child gets their own star tracker, job list, savings goals, and reward store access.

How does the reward store work?

Parents and kids build the store together. Add experiences (ice cream trip), privileges (late bedtime), treats. Kids unlock rewards with stars or buy items with money they've earned from jobs.

Why separate stars from money?

Decades of child development research shows that paying kids for household contributions can undermine intrinsic motivation. Kids who separate 'I help because I care' from 'I earn because I worked' grow up with both good values and real money skills.