PointUp vs OurHome — An OurHome Alternative for Families 2026
OurHome was a popular free app for family chores, points and rewards, but it is no longer available on Google Play and has not been updated in years. Here is how PointUp covers what families used OurHome for, and what it adds.
Updated September 2026
OurHome Is No Longer Available
OurHome, the family chores and rewards app, is no longer on Google Play, and families report they can no longer sign in. If your family relied on it for chores, points and rewards, PointUp does the same job and goes further: RPG-style quests with XP and Gold, 15 character levels, 90+ badges, streaks, flexible photo proof, ADHD-friendly design, and Parent Quests so the whole family joins in. PointUp is free to start, with Pro at $3.99/month.
Not to be confused with OurHome by Elusios, a separate shopping and task app for roommates.
What OurHome Was
OurHome was a free family organiser. Parents assigned and scheduled chores with a point value, and kids spent their points on rewards the parents set up, such as pocket money or a trip out. It also had a shared grocery list, a family calendar and family messages, with no ads.
It was available on iOS, Android and the web, and many families used it for years. It has not been updated since around 2020, it is no longer on Google Play, and families report they can no longer sign in.
How PointUp Compares
PointUp keeps the idea families liked about OurHome, chores that earn points kids can spend on rewards, and turns it into a game. Parents create quests, kids mark them done in one tap or with a photo, and a parent approves every quest before XP and Gold are paid. Kids level up through 15 titles, collect 90+ badges, keep streaks going, and spend Gold in a reward shop the parents stock. It runs on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire tablets and the web, in 16 languages.
Feature Comparison
| Feature |  |
OurHome |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | ||
| Still available (2026) | No longer maintained | |
| On Google Play | ||
| Price | Free / $3.99/mo | Was free |
| Chores & Rewards | ||
| Custom chores | ||
| Recurring chores | ||
| Points for chores | XP & Gold | Points |
| Custom rewards | ||
| Photo proof | ||
| Calendar | Google & Apple sync | In-app |
| Grocery list | ||
| Gamification | ||
| Character levels | 15 levels | |
| Achievement badges | 90+ | |
| Streaks & weekly challenges | ||
| Team quests | ||
| Parent Quests | Parents earn XP | |
| Custom avatars | ||
| Accessibility | ||
| ADHD-friendly features | ||
| Multi-language | 16 languages | |
| No ads | ||
Moving From OurHome to PointUp
Set up your family in minutes
Create your family, then invite your kids with a code, link or QR code. Each child picks their own username and password, with no email address needed, and you activate their account.
Bring your chores and rewards across
Add your family's chores as quests with XP and Gold, and your rewards with a Gold price. Kids spend their Gold in the reward shop, and you schedule each reward and mark it done.
Choose how kids finish a chore
Kids mark chores done in one tap or with a photo. You choose whether a photo is optional or required, for the whole family or each child, and approve every quest from your phone.
Keep it going
Levels, badges, streaks and a new family challenge every week keep kids coming back, and Focus Mode and visual timers help children with ADHD start and finish tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OurHome still available?
The OurHome family chores and rewards app is no longer available on Google Play and has not been updated in years, and families report they can no longer sign in. An app called OurHome by Elusios is on Google Play, but it is a separate shopping and task app for roommates.
What is the best alternative to OurHome?
PointUp covers what families used OurHome for, chores that earn points and rewards kids spend them on, and adds RPG-style quests, 15 character levels, 90+ badges, streaks, photo proof and ADHD-friendly features. It is free to start on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire tablets and the web.
Can I move my family's chores from OurHome to PointUp?
There is no automatic import, but setting up takes a few minutes: create your family, invite your kids with a code, then add your chores as quests and your rewards with a Gold price.
Does PointUp have a grocery list like OurHome?
No. PointUp focuses on chores, routines and rewards, so you will want a separate app for shopping lists. With PointUp Pro, quest deadlines and scheduled rewards sync to Google Calendar and Apple Calendar.
This comparison is based on publicly available information as of September 2026. Features and pricing may have changed. Visit each app's official website for the latest details. PointUp is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the other apps mentioned. All product names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
