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OurHome vs S'moresUp

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OurHome

Parenting

Chores, rewards, and family organization

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
S'moresUp logo

S'moresUp

Parenting

Smart parenting made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: OurHome covers Chore assignment, S'moresUp covers Chore management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OurHome and S'moresUp actually diverge.

Attributes where OurHome and S'moresUp differ
AttributeOurHomeS'moresUp
Founded20172016

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Ios, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Parenting).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in OurHome

  • Chore assignment
  • Points system
  • Grocery lists
  • Shared calendar
  • Meal planning
  • Recurring tasks
  • Progress tracking
  • Google Calendar

Only in S'moresUp

  • Chore management
  • Allowance tracking
  • Screen time management
  • Behavior tracking
  • Star rewards system
  • Goals & savings
  • Family messaging
  • Apple Health

Both cover

  • Custom rewards
  • Family privacy
  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support
  • English language support
  • Spanish language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

OurHome

  • Chore managementnot S'moresUp
  • Teaching responsibilitynot S'moresUp
  • Family organizationnot S'moresUp
  • Grocery shoppingnot S'moresUp

S'moresUp

  • Family chore management and coordinationnot OurHome

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

OurHome

Nothing recorded yet. See the OurHome review.

S'moresUp

  • Premium Pack introductory rate of $7.99 per month is a promotion that rises to $9.99 per month after July 4, 2026
  • Annual Premium price of $79.99 per year rises to $99.99 per year after the same date

Pricing, plan by plan

OurHome

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Chore management
    • Points & rewards
    • Grocery lists
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited households
    • Custom chore icons

S'moresUp

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic chores
    • Star rewards
    • Family sharing
  • Premium$5.99/month
    • Unlimited chores
    • Allowance tracking
    • Screen time controls
  • Family$9.99/month
    • Everything in Premium
    • Unlimited kids
    • Advanced reports

Which should you pick?

Choose OurHome if

  • You need chore assignment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want points system.
OurHome review

Choose S'moresUp if

  • You need chore management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want allowance tracking.
S'moresUp review

Questions people ask

Is OurHome or S'moresUp better?
Neither clearly leads. OurHome starts at Free and S'moresUp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OurHome or S'moresUp?
OurHome starts at Free and S'moresUp at Free.
Does OurHome or S'moresUp run on more platforms?
Both run on Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use OurHome for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is OurHome best used for?
OurHome is most often used for chore management, teaching responsibility, family organization, grocery shopping. Of those, chore management and teaching responsibility are not what S'moresUp is typically brought in for.
What can OurHome do that S'moresUp cannot?
OurHome covers Chore assignment, Points system, Grocery lists, Shared calendar. S'moresUp covers Chore management, Allowance tracking, Screen time management, Behavior tracking. Both handle Custom rewards, Family privacy, Cloud deployment, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

S'moresUp: How much does S'moresUp cost?

S'moresUp offers a free Intro Pack with core family management tools permanently free, plus a 45-day trial of premium features. The Premium Pack costs $7.99/month if subscribed before July 4 2026, or $9.99/month starting July 5 2026. Annual plans are available at 15-16.5% discount.

Source
S'moresUp: Can existing subscribers keep their original S'moresUp pricing?

Yes, current subscribers are grandfathered at their original rates indefinitely, even if prices increase for new subscribers.

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S'moresUp: Does S'moresUp offer an annual payment option?

Yes, annual plans are available at 15-16.5% savings compared to monthly billing.

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