You've got the curriculum covered. This is the other stuff.
KudoKids is the character & responsibility system for your homeschool day — routines, chores, kindness, money sense, and screen time your kids earn. One-time purchase. No subscription — ever.
Founding price now; $249 once founding seats are gone · Full refund within 60 days of purchase · Up to 5 kids · or try the free plan first
The Daily Battle, Ended.
Homeschool days have enough moving parts. KudoKids runs the habits layer so you can run the learning.
Mornings run themselves.
Kids launch their own routine missions — get dressed, make the bed, morning chores — and their companion cheers them through it. You stop being the nag.
Screen time becomes a paycheck.
Kudo Coins buy screen time you approve, at exchange rates you set. “Your tablet hour costs 50 coins. The morning list pays 30.” Kids home all day get a system they can work: earn it, then spend it.
Character practice, every day.
Kindness, patience, saving vs. spending, finishing hard things — tracked gently, rewarded really, visible on your parent dashboard.
Straight talk from the founder
I'm a dad and a solo builder — no investors. I'll be straight with you: the games in KudoKids are simple. That's on purpose. The magic is the system — my kids do real things, earn real rewards, and learn that effort buys choices. Homeschool families keep telling me it fits their day better than anyone else's, so I built this page for you.
— Joseph, founder
What Homeschool Families Care About
Because they told us. Repeatedly. In detail.
- One-time purchase — we think families are subscribed out
- No ads, no chat with strangers, no AI talking to your kids
- Parent approves everything; COPPA-first design
- Up to 5 child profiles, ages 3-12, one family account
- Works on web, iPad/iPhone, and Android
- Not curriculum — it layers alongside what you already use
Founding Pricing — Real Numbers, Real Caps
No countdown clocks. Just actual tier limits that fill in purchase order.
$79
Lifetime — first 100 families
$99
Lifetime — next 500
$249
At public launch, no founding perks
Full refund within 60 days of purchase, one click. Live spot counters on the founding page.
Fair Questions
Is this educational? Is it curriculum?
No — you have that covered. This is habits, responsibility, and character. The games are the dessert, not the meal.
Does paying kids for chores teach bribery?
It's a paycheck, not a bribe. Effort → coins → choices. You decide what counts and what it pays — many families pay for “firsts” and fade rewards as habits stick.
We limit screens. Isn't this more screens?
It turns the screens you already allow into something kids earn. The coins buy the screen time you'd be negotiating over anyway — now with a companion guiding the play and a price your kid worked for. Many families run it in under an hour of KudoKids per day.
What happens if you shut down?
Founding purchases carry a money-back guarantee — a full refund within 60 days of purchase, no questions asked. And we're funded by families, not VCs burning to zero — that's the model.
Why Families Are Joining Early
“As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and a Kudo Kids partner, I have had the opportunity to test this app and have been genuinely impressed by its thoughtful approach to supporting children's healthy development through technology. Rather than simply providing screen time, the app encourages meaningful interaction between parents and their children while gradually fostering independence and responsibility. One of the features I appreciate most is the level of parental control and involvement. This creates a safe digital environment and helps them explore technology with appropriate guidance and boundaries. My favorite aspect of the app is its focus on building self-esteem. The research-informed games and activities are designed to encourage confidence, perseverance, and resilience in a positive and engaging way. These experiences help children develop important life skills while having fun. Overall, I believe this app is an excellent tool for families looking to introduce technology in a healthy, developmentally appropriate way.”
Bryce Klein, M. Ed., LPC, NCC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist
A clinical partner with a signed agreement who recommends KudoKids to the families they work with. Unpaid — no commission.
“I have watched KudoKids grow almost since the inception. I can see how beneficial it could be for families in teaching their children several life skills. From emotional regulation, to financial literacy, and even digital wellness this app can start kids on the path to success. This app is still a tool, but it is one that can easily be added to a parent's toolbox.”
Jana Rodriguez, MA, LPC
Ember Counseling
A clinical partner with a signed agreement who recommends KudoKids to the families they work with. Unpaid — no commission.
“I highly recommend KudoKids for families looking to create structure, accountability, and consistency at home. It makes chores and daily responsibilities more engaging while helping children understand the connection between completing tasks and earning privileges like screen time. It’s a simple, family-friendly tool that can support independence, healthy boundaries, SEL, and positive routines.”
Kaitlyn Sampson, LPC, LCPC, RPT
Mental Health Booster
A clinical partner with a signed agreement who recommends KudoKids to the families they work with. Unpaid — no commission.
The character system for your homeschool day.
$79 once. Never again.
One-time purchase. Not a subscription. See refund policy on the founding page · or try free first