Greenlight chores, without the debit card
Greenlight chores are built into a family finance service with debit cards for kids. If you like the chore part but don't want money or a card involved, Joyful Measures rewards chores and positive behaviors with points your kids spend on rewards you choose, like screen time, a park trip or picking dinner.
What Greenlight does best (as of November 10, 2026)
Greenlight pairs chores and automated allowance with a kids' debit card, savings goals and spending controls. Plans start at $5.99 a month for Core and go up to $19.98 a month, and a second parent can be added as an approver. If you want chores to teach real money skills, it is built for that.
Why some parents want no money involved
- Younger kids who aren't ready for a card
- Families who would rather reward with time, experiences or privileges
- Rewarding kindness and listening, not just jobs
- Avoiding a bank account or card for a chore chart
Greenlight vs. Joyful Measures (as of November 10, 2026)
| Joyful Measures | Greenlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Rewards | Points for rewards you choose | Money and allowance |
| Debit card | No | Yes |
| Positive behaviors | Yes | Not its focus |
| Second parent | Yes | Yes, as an approver |
| Price | From $4.99/mo on the web | From $5.99/mo |
Questions parents ask
Does Joyful Measures handle allowance or money?
No. There are no cards, bank links or money transfers. Points are earned and spent only on rewards you set up in the app.
How much does it cost?
On the web, Starter is $4.99 a month for up to 2 children, Family is $9.99 a month for up to 7, and Premium is $34.99 a month for up to 30. In-app prices on iPhone and iPad are set through Apple and are a little higher. Every plan starts with 7 days free and no credit card.
Does it work on an iPad or tablet?
Yes. Joyful Measures runs on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, Amazon Fire tablets, and in any web browser, so a tablet you already own works as the family screen.
Can two parents use it?
Yes. The parent who sets up the family can invite a second parent or guardian, and both see the same children, chores, points and rewards in real time.
What ages is it for?
It is built for children roughly 3 to 12. Younger kids lean on the pictures, sounds and read-aloud chores; older kids like saving points toward bigger rewards.
7 days free, no credit card. Get it on the App Store or Google Play, or try it free on the web.
