Reward charts for kids
A reward chart turns everyday chores and routines into something a child can see, tick off and feel proud of. KindTally is a reward chart that lives on your phone instead of the fridge door — built for UK families, with no ads and nothing about your child shared publicly. Pocket money is tracked visually in pounds; KindTally never holds, moves or pays out real money — parents hand that over themselves.
KindTally is currently in a private beta, so new families join by invitation. Join the waiting list to ask for an invitation and we’ll get in touch as places open up.
How to set up a reward chart
1. Pick a few things that matter
Start with three or four chores or routine steps — teeth, school bag, tidy-up. Fewer items means more wins, which is what keeps a reward chart going.
2. Decide what a tick is worth
Each task can add points or pocket money towards a goal. In KindTally the pocket money figure is a visual motivational target you set, not a payment we handle.
3. Tick it off together
Children tick tasks in their own child mode with a PIN. If they tap by accident there is a short undo window, so a mis-tap never spoils the day.
4. Celebrate the streaks, not perfection
Progress bars and gentle streaks reward effort. Nothing is shared publicly and there are no ads — child views are deliberately kept simple and privacy-conscious.
What you get with KindTally
- Chores, routines and goals in one place — rename “Chores” to whatever your family calls them
- A separate child mode with a PIN, plus an undo window for accidental ticks
- Pocket money shown as a visual target so children can see progress towards a goal
- Both parents or carers can join the same family and see the same chart
- Calm, ADHD-friendly design: short lists, visual timers and a break-it-down helper
- No ads, no public child profiles, and a privacy-conscious approach to children's data
Reward chart questions
- What age are reward charts for?
- Families use them across a wide age range. Younger children tend to respond to pictures and an immediate tick; older children usually prefer points or a pocket-money target and a say in which tasks appear. There is no fixed age — use what suits your child.
- Do reward charts actually work?
- Families generally find a chart helps most when it is small, consistent and focused on effort rather than perfection — a quick, predictable reward that is agreed with the child in advance. Results vary from child to child, and a chart is not a substitute for professional advice.
- Is a digital reward chart better than a printable one?
- A paper chart is fine, but it gets lost and only lives in one room. A digital chart is on any phone, both parents see the same list, and the ticks are recorded so you can look back at a week honestly.
- Is it suitable for ADHD or additional needs?
- KindTally has an ADHD-friendly interface: short lists, a break-it-down step helper, visual timers and calm language rather than nagging or punishment. It is a family organisation tool, not a clinical or therapeutic product.
- Does KindTally handle the pocket money?
- No. KindTally tracks amounts visually in pounds so a child can see what they have earned towards a goal. Parents hand over the actual money themselves — KindTally never holds, transfers or pays out real funds.
- How do I get access?
- KindTally is in a private beta, so new families join by invitation. You can join the waiting list with an adult email address and we will get in touch as places open up.
Start your family’s reward chart
KindTally is in a private beta. Join the waiting list to ask for an invitation and we’ll get in touch as places open up.
Request beta accessQuestions before you start? Contact us.