What Happened to OurHome? The Best OurHome Alternative for Chores

What Happened to OurHome? The Best OurHome Alternative for Chores

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If your family used OurHome for chores and points, you may have noticed it's hard to find now. When we searched the US App Store and Google Play in September 2026, the original OurHome chores-and-rewards app didn't show up. The apps using the OurHome name today come from different developers. This page explains what that means for your family and what to use instead.

TL;DR: The original OurHome chore app no longer appears in either US app store. For chores and rewards, KidKarma is the closest fit. Kids earn points, you approve with one tap, and they spend points on rewards your family picks. If the calendar and grocery lists were what you loved about OurHome, pair a chore app with a free organizer like Cozi.

Moving your chore chart over? KidKarma comes with a 14-day free trial on iPhone and Android (card required).

What Happened to OurHome?

OurHome was a free family app that combined chores and points with grocery lists and a shared calendar. As of 29 September 2026, it doesn't appear in a search of the US App Store or Google Play, and newer apps with similar names come from other developers. We haven't found an official announcement from OurHome, so we're not going to guess at dates or reasons. If you still have it on an old phone, it may keep running for a while, but it's worth moving your routine somewhere that's still getting updates.

Quick Comparison

FeatureKidKarmaOurHome (as it was)
In the US app stores todayYes, iOS and AndroidNot found in search (Sep 2026)
Chore trackingYesYes
Reward/point systemKarma points + family-chosen rewardsPoints + rewards
Grocery listNoYes
Family calendarNoYes
Co-parent sync across two homesYes (every plan)Not verified
Kid loginQR code, no passwordsNot verified
Pricing$4.99/mo or $29.99/yr after a 14-day free trialHad a free version

Where KidKarma Wins

Positive Reinforcement Focus

KidKarma was built around one idea: chores go better when kids can see what they're earning. Every task has a point value, streaks build momentum, and kids save up for rewards that actually matter to them.

Built for Two Homes

If your kids split time between two homes, Two-Home Sync gives both parents one shared dashboard, and it's included on every plan, monthly or yearly. Kids keep one points balance wherever they sleep that night.

Simplicity

KidKarma does one thing well, which is chores with positive reinforcement. Setup is quick, and you can try every feature free for 14 days before deciding.

Where OurHome Won

All-in-One Household Management

OurHome put grocery lists and a family calendar in the same app as chores. KidKarma doesn't do either. If those were the parts you used most, a free organizer like Cozi covers them, and it works fine next to a chore app.

Who Should Choose What?

Choose KidKarma if:

  • You used OurHome mainly for chores and points
  • You want a simple, focused app that's still being updated
  • You co-parent and need both homes on one chore chart
  • You have kids of different ages, from 2 years old and up

Choose a family organizer like Cozi if:

  • The shared calendar and grocery lists were what you relied on
  • You don't need points or rewards for the kids

Try KidKarma

If you're moving your family's chore routine, KidKarma picks up where OurHome's chore side left off. Plans start at $4.99/month or $29.99/year after a 14-day free trial (card required).

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Bhagyesh Patel
Bhagyesh Patel

Parenting & Family Life Editor

Bhagyesh writes about raising responsible, confident kids through everyday family routines. As a parent and the creator of KidKarma, he combines hands-on experience with research on child development, chore habits, and positive reinforcement.

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