OurHome is the app Kyrio is most often compared to — and for good reason. Both start from the same idea: chores should be rewarding for kids. Both show points. Both let parents define real rewards. Both keep the UI simple enough for a 6-year-old to understand.
The difference is that OurHome has barely shipped since 2023, while Kyrio is actively developed and covers a much wider household surface — calendar, meal planning, movie night, subscription tracking, and AI help. If you’ve been waiting for an OurHome successor, this is the direct comparison.
Quick verdict
Kyrio vs OurHome: feature matrix
| Feature | Kyrio | OurHome |
|---|---|---|
| Chore templatesPre-built age-appropriate chore lists you can assign with one tap. | Yes | Partial |
| Points & leaderboardsPoints, streaks, badges, or a family leaderboard that motivate kids. | Yes | Yes Points for completed chores, redeemable against rewards. |
| Parent-set reward storeParents define custom rewards; kids redeem with earned points. | Yes | Yes |
| Allowance / money rewardsConverts chores or points into tracked allowance money. | Partial Points convert into parent-defined rewards; custom reward types can represent allowance money. | Partial |
| Shared family calendarIn-app calendar with per-member color coding and events. | Yes | Yes |
| Google / iCloud syncTwo-way sync with Google, iCloud, or Outlook calendars. | Partial One-way import today; native Google/iCloud two-way sync on the roadmap. | No No external calendar sync. |
| Shared listsGrocery, to-do, or custom lists synced across the family in real time. | Yes | Yes |
| Meal plannerWeekly meal planning with recipes and auto-generated shopping lists. | Yes | No |
| Movie night pickerSwipe-to-match movie picker so the family actually agrees on something. | Yes | No |
| Subscription trackerTracks household subscriptions (Netflix, Spotify, etc.), renewals, and costs. | Yes | No |
| Shared credentials vaultEncrypted vault for shared logins (streaming, Wi-Fi, utilities). | Yes | No |
| Family message boardShared board for notes, announcements, and quick communication. | Yes | No |
| AI assistanceBuilt-in AI that drafts chore rotations, meal plans, or shopping lists. | Yes Bring-your-own API key — no hidden AI surcharge on your subscription. | No |
| Usable free tierA free tier that is usable long-term, not just a 7-day trial. | Yes | Yes |
| EU-hosted / GDPR-firstData stored in the EU with GDPR-first privacy controls. | Yes | No |
Fully supported Partial Paid tier only Not supported
Why so many OurHome users are switching
Three reasons come up again and again in app store reviews:
- Stalled development. Major iOS and Android releases expose bugs that OurHome hasn’t fixed. Users increasingly feel abandoned.
- Scope creep that never happened. Families that started with chores + lists grew up and wanted a calendar, meal planner, or subscription tracker. OurHome never shipped any of them.
- Platform limitations. No calendar sync, no web app, limited widget support. In 2026 these feel like blockers.
Pricing
OurHome is fully free with no premium tier. Kyrio’s free tier is also free, with roughly the same feature coverage as OurHome plus additional household tools. Kyrio’s Premium tier (optional) layers advanced AI features on top; you never need it to do chores, rewards, calendar, or lists.
Pick Kyrio if…
- You want an actively maintained app with frequent updates.
- You want the OurHome chore-and-reward core plus a shared calendar, meal planner, movie night, and subscription tracker.
- You want age-based chore templates and streaks to keep kids engaged long-term.
- You want AI help drafting meal plans and shopping lists.
- You care about GDPR and EU hosting by default.
Stay on OurHome if…
- Your current setup works perfectly and you actively want fewer features, not more.
- You’re comfortable with the lack of calendar sync and the gradual slowdown in updates.
OurHome pros and cons
The stalled pioneer
Pros
- Free, simple, and focused on chores + rewards for kids.
- Clean UI with minimal setup friction.
- Well-liked among families who just want the basics.
Cons
- No active development; bugs and platform updates lag.
- No meal planner, subscription tracker, or AI features.
- No external calendar sync.
Moving from OurHome to Kyrio
OurHome doesn’t expose an export, but migration is fast because Kyrio shares the same mental model:
- Open both apps side by side.
- Recreate your chore list in Kyrio — the templates for ages 4–6, 7–10, 11–14, and 15+ cover most common chores in about 5 minutes.
- Set up your reward store in Kyrio. You can move points 1:1 from OurHome or reset and let everyone start fresh — most families prefer the reset for psychological reasons.
- Invite family members. Each person gets their own profile and color.
- Add the calendar, lists, and meal planner features OurHome never had. This is where Kyrio starts to pull away.
Frequently asked questions
Is OurHome still being updated?
Is Kyrio really free like OurHome?
Can I import my OurHome chores into Kyrio?
Does Kyrio have the same kid-friendly vibe as OurHome?
Does Kyrio have a shared shopping list like OurHome?
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