I’ve been struggling with getting my kids to help around the house and also trying to teach them better values at the same time. Someone mentioned Levelty.app to me but I’m not really sure how it works or if it actually helps with teaching respect and kindness while doing chores.
Has anyone here used it? Does it actually make a difference in how kids behave or is it just another chore tracking app? I’m looking for something that goes beyond just getting tasks done and actually helps build character.
I was honestly skeptical when my husband first suggested trying Levelty with our teens. My 14-year-old has always been the type to do chores but with a bad attitude, and my 17-year-old would help but never without being reminded first. What surprised me was how the rewards system got them thinking about why they were doing things, not just checking off tasks. My younger one started doing dishes without the usual eye-rolling, and my older kid began helping his brother with homework to earn extra points. The part that really worked for us was how the app lets you set up rewards for respectful behavior, not just completed chores. My kids could earn points for using polite language or helping without being asked. It took about three weeks before I noticed they were being more considerate even when phones were put away. It’s not magic though - they still need reminders sometimes. But having something that tracks their good choices alongside their chores has made our house feel less like a battle zone. 
My kids really surprised me with how they started talking about helping each other after we tried it. The app shows them how their tasks connect to being kind to our family, and they actually get excited about earning points for things like saying thank you or helping their sibling without being asked. What I like is that it doesn’t just track if they did their chores - it celebrates when they do them with a good attitude or go out of their way to be thoughtful. My 10 year old started making her bed extra nice and my 7 year old always asks if anyone needs help now. It feels like they’re learning that helping isn’t just about getting things done, but about caring for each other.
I’m curious about this because my 5 year old does her little tasks but I’m never sure if she really understands why we help each other. She’ll put her toys away but sometimes acts like it’s just about getting a sticker. Do you think the app works for younger kids too? I want her to learn that helping is about caring for our family, not just earning something. How do you explain the connection between chores and being kind to a child that age?
We started using it last month and noticed our kids ask more politely for things now. The way it connects small tasks to bigger values like helping family seems to click with them.
My daughter was pretty resistant to cleaning her room until we started using the app together. What caught me off guard was how she began checking on our elderly neighbor after earning points for showing kindness. The app somehow made her connect being helpful at home with being thoughtful toward others. She still grumbles about taking out trash sometimes, but now she’ll do it without me asking and actually seems proud when she helps out.