ACT+EARN: Kids Screen Time
Chore Rewards Parental Control
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
No more screen time battles. Kids earn device access by completing real tasks — chores, homework, reading. Do the work, earn the play. Real rewards, zero meltdowns.
If your kids fight you over every minute of screen time, ACT+EARN flips the script. Kids earn device access by completing real tasks — chores, homework, outdoor time, reading. No negotiations. No meltdowns. Just a simple deal: do the work, earn the play.
HOW IT WORKS:
You Set the Tasks — Chores, homework, outdoor time, reading, or community service
Kids Complete & Check Off — Photo verification keeps everyone honest
Device Time Unlocked — Earned access builds responsibility and healthy habits
KEY FEATURES:
Task Assignment — Create age-appropriate tasks with custom point values
Photo Verification — Kids submit photos proving task completion
Points-Based Rewards — Earn points to redeem for screen time or custom rewards
Real iOS Integration — Built on Apple's Screen Time API, not workarounds kids can bypass
Custom Rewards — Beyond screen time: allowance, outings, privileges
Family Sync — Real-time updates across all family devices
Quick Child Login — Face ID / Touch ID for easy access
200+ Ready-Made Tasks — Or create your own. Works for ages 6-16.
WHY ACT+EARN IS DIFFERENT:
Most screen time apps just set limits. ACT+EARN connects limits to action. Your child doesn't just get blocked — they have a clear path to earning more time. That shift from "no" to "not yet, here's how" changes everything about how kids respond.
And unlike apps that use VPNs or configuration profiles that tech-savvy kids can disable, ACT+EARN is built directly on Apple's Screen Time API. Real enforcement, not a workaround.
BUILT FOR FAMILIES:
We built ACT+EARN because we were tired of screen time fights with our own kids. Every parent knows the drill: you set a limit, the timer goes off, and suddenly you're the villain. We wanted a system where the rules aren't coming from us — they're built into the app. Our kids understood it immediately. Yours will too.
PRIVACY-FOCUSED:
Minimal data collection, full encryption, and strict access controls. Built by a cybersecurity professional with 25+ years of experience. Your family's data stays protected — always.
Parent Designed. Child Inspired.
SUBSCRIPTION INFO:
ACT+EARN offers a Family subscription with two options:
- Monthly: $4.99/month
- Annual: $39.99/year (save 33%)
Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings.
Terms of Use: https://join.actandearn.com/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://join.actandearn.com/privacy.html
* Added Screen Time Redemption Timer Widget (Live Activities) - the amount of time left is visible without opening ACT+EARN
* Added a watchdog for active screen time sessions which can be interrupted by screen time policy changes, sessions will continue if interrupted
* Added point refund capabilities - this is helpful if a child ends an active session early - it's also available if the session is interrupted and cannot continue due to a policy change
* Replaced verifyReceipt endpoint (deprecated) with App Store Server Notifications V2 endpoint
* Added official support for iPad
* Added OTA update capabilities for minor bug fix expediency
The developer, ACT AND EARN, LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- ACT AND EARN, LLC
- Size
- 34 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- This app has an age rating of 4+ with content restrictions. Some content may be rated higher, but access is managed by the developer through in-app controls.
- In-App Controls
Parental Controls
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Family Plan (Annual) $39.99
- Family Plan (Monthly) $4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 ACT+EARN
