Set one clear task
Name the task, say what finished looks like, and choose the Pet Coin reward. Free supports up to three active one-time tasks.
ChorePaws by Himula
Turn every small task into progress worth celebrating.
Parents set chores and daily routines. Kids complete them to earn Pet Coins, then buy food, pet, and feed their own virtual companion.
No child email required · Family-managed profiles · Works on web and mobile
See the real product
See one chore from start to finish.
See exactly what a parent sets up and what a child does next.
Shown with demo family data.
Finish the task and earn coins
The child opens their family profile and marks the task complete. The Pet Coins are added right away.
Buy food and feed Mochi
The child spends Pet Coins on food, then feeds Mochi. That completes the loop from a real task to care for their companion.
Ready to try the same loop?
Start with one family member and up to three active one-time tasks on Free.
What goes on the list
Use ChorePaws for chores, routines, and everyday independence.
Start with tasks your child can understand and complete. The best first list is short enough to remember and specific enough that both parent and child agree when the job is done.
Leave home with less chasing.
- Get dressed before breakfast
- Brush teeth
- Put lunch and books in the school bag
Make the transition visible.
- Place shoes and bag in their usual spots
- Empty the lunch container
- Read or practice for a set amount of time
Contribute to family life.
- Put toys in their baskets
- Help set or clear the table
- Complete an age-appropriate pet-care job
Not sure what is realistic yet? Use our age-appropriate chore guide to choose a safe starting point.
Start free, add structure when needed
Choose the plan that matches your routine.
Use the Free plan to test a small one-week routine. Move to Plus when your family needs repeating schedules, weekly goals, or more room to grow.
Try the core loop with one child.
- One active family member
- Up to three active one-time tasks
- Core Pet Coin and companion experience
Build routines that repeat.
- More family members and active tasks
- Daily or selected-weekday repeating tasks
- Weekly goals for longer habits
Start without an account.
Use Himula's free six-row chart to test everyday basics, an after-school routine, or a weekend reset before choosing an app.
Make a printable chartSee how the formats differ in our paper vs. digital chore chart guide, or build an after-school routine.
A seven-day start
Set up less. Learn more from the first week.
Adding every family responsibility at once usually creates more administration for parents and a wall of unfinished tasks for children. Begin with a small experiment instead.
Choose together
Invite your child to choose one personal routine and one shared household job. Let them help name the task and pick a companion.
Teach the finish line
Demonstrate once, do it together if needed, and say what counts as complete. Keep reminders neutral and brief.
Notice the pattern
Ask what was easy, what was confusing, and which reminder helped. Adjust the task before adding another one.
Rewards with perspective
Pet Coins are feedback—not the purpose of helping.
A playful reward can make progress concrete, especially while a routine is new. It works best alongside a clear family message: everyone contributes because everyone belongs here.
Keep everyday duties ordinary
Basic responsibilities such as putting away personal belongings do not need an ever-growing prize. Use coins to make the learning phase engaging, then let consistency carry more of the weight.
Recognize stretch tasks
A larger job, a new multi-step routine, or helpful work beyond the usual list can earn more visible recognition without turning every contribution into a negotiation.
Add words to the reward
Say what you noticed: “You remembered the pet's water without a reminder.” Specific feedback helps a child connect their action to its effect.
Review the system together
If bargaining increases or the list becomes stressful, simplify the coin values, reduce the number of tasks, and ask your child what feels unclear.
Built for families
More than another checklist.
From shared family accounts to child profiles and responsive companions, every detail is designed for how families actually use it together.
One family, managed together
Parents manage chores through a family account. Children need no separate email and never have to handle complicated settings.
Chores and habits in one place
Assign one-time tasks on Free, or use Plus to build daily and selected-weekday routines that become easier to follow over time.
Positive feedback with personality
Virtual companions respond to feeding, petting, and play, so progress feels like more than a number.
Designed with children's privacy in mind
Children use profiles within a family account. Public pages never expose their identity or family task data.
Common questions
Questions parents ask before they begin.
See how ChorePaws works and decide whether it fits your family.
What ages is ChorePaws designed for?
ChorePaws works best for children who can understand simple tasks and the idea of earning a reward. Parents can adjust each task's difficulty, schedule, and Pet Coin value to suit their child.
Does my child need an email address?
No. A parent manages the family account, and each child uses a family member profile without needing a separate email address.
Can Pet Coins be used to buy real products?
No. Pet Coins are an in-app form of positive feedback used only to buy food and care for a virtual companion. They have no real-money value.
Can I manage chores for more than one child?
Yes, with Plus. The Free plan includes one active member; Plus supports more family members and lets parents assign separate chores and routines.
What kinds of tasks can I add?
Free includes up to three active one-time tasks. Plus adds repeating daily or selected-weekday routines and weekly goals. Families commonly begin with getting dressed, packing a school bag, putting away toys, reading, feeding a pet, or helping with the table.
Should every chore earn the same number of Pet Coins?
No. A new, longer, or less familiar task may deserve more recognition than a small routine. Keep the system easy to explain, though—too many reward levels can make the coins more important than the habit.
What if my child marks a task complete before doing it?
Treat it as a chance to clarify what finished means. Review the task together, use a short and observable description, and keep the conversation focused on trust and the routine rather than taking coins away in anger.
Can I use ChorePaws without paying children for chores?
Yes. Pet Coins only work inside ChorePaws and have no cash value. They can provide playful feedback while your family still treats ordinary chores as a shared responsibility.
Ready when you are
Start with one small task today.
Create your family, let your child choose a virtual companion, and complete the first task together. Ten calm minutes is enough for a meaningful start.