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.
Becomes $249 at launch · Refundable until 60 days after launch · 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 finally have a system, not a negotiation.
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
Refundable until 60 days after launch, 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?
The coins mostly buy things off the app — including the screen time you were going to negotiate about anyway. Many families use it with under an hour of KudoKids per day.
What happens if you shut down?
Founding purchases are refundable until 60 days after launch. 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 truly appreciate what you’ve created here. In a world where children are naturally drawn to devices, this app offers something parents can feel good about—safe, supportive, and intentional. It gives children a space to play, explore, and grow emotionally, while being protected from intrusive ads and influences that simply don’t belong in a child’s world. I especially value the inclusion of affirmations and emotional support—it’s not just screen time, it’s meaningful time. This is a thoughtful solution that meets families where they are, and I’m really glad it exists.”
Claudia Rickard
Emotional Intelligence Development Specialist and creator of The Bunny Talk Process™
This is a paid partner — KudoKids compensates them (commission and/or a sales role) when families they refer sign up. We show this on every paid endorsement so you can weigh it for yourself.
“With five kids in our household, keeping everyone motivated and on track felt like a full-time job. I often found myself repeating the same reminders over and over. When using KudoKids, I found that my kids were actually excited to complete tasks and see their progress. They earn rewards and take real pride in what they’re accomplishing. What surprised me most is how much ownership they’ve developed. Instead of me constantly managing every chore and responsibility, they’re checking the app, tracking their own goals, and working toward rewards they’ve chosen themselves. Even simple daily tasks have become opportunities to build confidence and autonomy. I also love that KudoKids isn’t just about chores. This week alone, it has helped to encourage reading, kindness, and personal growth. It has helped create more positive interactions in our home and given us more reasons to celebrate our kids’ successes rather than focus on what hasn’t been done. As both a parent and a nurse, I appreciate tools that help children build healthy habits and self-motivation. It’s become a valuable part of our family’s routine and a game-changing alternative to constant reminders and nagging.”
Alyssa M.
KudoKids parent
A verified KudoKids family — a real, signed-in account whose testimonial we reviewed before publishing. Not a paid endorsement.
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