A Joon alternative built for the whole family
Looking for a Joon alternative? Joon turns one child's routines into a pet game, and it does that well. Joyful Measures is for parents who want a chore and reward system for the whole family instead: several kids, a second parent, positive behaviors and a reward store in one app.
When Joon is the better fit
If you have one child who responds to games and you want routines to feel like quests, Joon is built for exactly that. As as of November 10, 2026, it has a free version and Premium at $12.99 a month or from $89.99 a year, on iOS, Android, Fire tablets and Chromebooks.
When Joyful Measures fits better
- You have several kids and want one plan the whole family can see
- Two parents need to award points and see the same history
- You want to reward positive behaviors, not only chores
- You want a reward store with rewards you choose, like movie night or a park trip
- You want charts of behavior, chores and mood over time
Joon vs. Joyful Measures (as of November 10, 2026)
| Joyful Measures | Joon | |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | A family plan of chores, behaviors and rewards | A pet game for the child |
| Second parent | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Positive behaviors | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Reward store | Yes, rewards you choose | Rewards support the pet game |
| Virtual pet | Yes | Yes, the core of the app |
| Price | From $4.99/mo on the web | Free version; Premium $12.99/mo |
Questions parents ask
Does Joyful Measures have a virtual pet like Joon?
Yes. Each child can have a virtual pet that grows as they keep up with chores and behaviors, with a pet room to care for it. The pet is one part of the app rather than the whole game.
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.
