It's official — Merit is live on the App Store, free for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch. I built it for my own family: a way to turn everyday chores into something the whole house actually wants to keep up with, instead of one more thing to nag about.
Parents set up chores and rewards, kids earn points for what they finish, and everyone sees the same family in real time. A quick tap hands a chore in — no photo required — and the points land instantly.
What's inside
- Chores you create once and assign to each kid — one-time, recurring, or rotating, with a Chore Library of ready-made ideas
- A reward store stocked with what your kids care about: screen time, a movie night, a trip for ice cream
- Allowance tracked per kid, separate from points
- Behavior charts for the habits you're working on, with a private occurrence log and a clean summary or PDF to share with a teacher or therapist
- Playful themes for each kid, in Light, Dark, or System appearance
- One family on every device — iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch, with co-parents sharing full access
- Widgets, Live Activities, Siri, and Shortcuts, so approvals never wait on you unnoticed
Quick FAQ
- Is it really free? Yes — Merit is free to download and use.
- Are there ads? Never. Built by a parent, for families.
- Do I need to create an account? No Merit account — everything syncs automatically through your own iCloud.
- Can my co-parent use it too? Yes. Co-parents share the same family with full access.
- Which devices does it run on? iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch.
- Can I try new features early? Yes — the TestFlight beta is still open.
- What languages does it support? English and Spanish.
Want to know more? See the Merit product page.