Features
JBucks turns chores and homework into a fair, motivating game. Kids earn Bucks for what they do; parents decide what those Bucks are worth — without the nagging.
Tasks & chores
Any task, one tap to approve
Set up recurring or one-off tasks — teeth, dishes, homework. Kids mark them done, parents approve in a single tap.
Auto-approve trusted routines
Flag low-stakes tasks to approve automatically, so trusted routines don't need a check-in every time.
Time-based points
Earn Bucks per minute for activities like reading or practice, with a gentle "time's up" nudge when the limit is reached.
Live activity & full timeline
See at a glance which tasks each child is doing right now, with a running timer — and every step (started, paused, submitted, approved) is kept.
Photo proof & team tasks
Ask for a quick photo confirm, or put several kids on one task, each with their own share of the bonus.
Reminders that stick
Push reminders make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
Rewards
Your own reward shop
Build a catalogue that fits your family — toys, treats, money, extra screen time or special privileges.
Save up & redeem
Kids browse the shop, save the Bucks they earned, and redeem their favourite reward.
Wish list
A child can hint at what they're saving for, so rewards stay motivating.
Cash-out
Turn Bucks into pocket money
Optionally convert Bucks to real money with a configurable rate, period and maximum — great for older kids learning to earn and spend.
Family chat
Group & direct messages
A group chat for the whole family, plus direct messages between any members.
Video & audio calls
Call each other with video or audio, right in the app.
Voice, photo & video sharing
Share voice notes, photos and videos — each configurable per family.
Family library
Your own learning material
Upload PDFs, photos and videos — worksheets, summaries, notes and instructional clips — into your own categories.
Auto-collected from chat
Every photo, PDF or video shared in family chat is filed in the library automatically, so nothing gets lost.
Search inside PDFs
Search everything, including the text inside PDFs — find that one worksheet by a word from its contents.
Missions — an AI study coach
Plus & PremiumA smart study schedule
Enter the subject, level and test date; the AI plans short focused sessions across the free days before the test.
Refine in chat
Adjust the plan in plain language ("not Thursday", "split session 3"), then submit for the parent to approve.
Practice quiz
After a session the AI generates a fresh multiple-choice quiz — play "for real" to earn Bucks, or practice unlimited. (Premium)
Calendar feed
Each child has a personal calendar subscription; every session and test date appears in iPhone or Google Calendar.
Statistics & insights
Per-child trends for parents
Planning adherence, quiz averages and study minutes over the last weeks and months, with clear up/down direction badges.
A playful view for kids
The same progress shown with emojis, encouraging copy and a mini-sparkline on their dashboard.
Bucky — your child’s AI study buddy
Plus & PremiumA study buddy, not just a chatbot
Bucky helps with the actual schoolwork — explains concepts, works through examples and asks questions, but never just hands over the answer.
Grounded in your child’s own material
Bucky searches your family library (including the text inside PDFs) so the help matches what your child is really studying — not generic internet answers.
Read aloud & private by design
Bucky reads answers aloud in your child’s language and never sees a name, birthday or address — only the message, language and a rough age.
Screen time & integrations
Apple Screen Time
Convert Bucks into managed Screen Time minutes for the app categories you choose (iOS).
Android screen time
Set a daily budget per app; when it runs out a friendly block appears and the child can spend Bucks for more minutes (Android).
Xbox
Connect the parent account to reward Bucks for hitting Xbox time goals — or spend Bucks to grant Xbox time.
Privacy & safety
Kids sign in with a PIN
No email address required for children; parents can reset a PIN at any time.
Age-based AI content filter
Content filter levels are chosen automatically per child by age (or set manually), blocking unsafe topics before they reach the AI.
Parent oversight
Parents can read their child's AI conversations for oversight, or turn it off for a fully private helper.
Made to fit your family
Care Mode
Hide screen-time and gaming integrations for a simpler experience when you don't need them.
Your language & theme
Family timezone, ten languages, and a light, dark or system theme.
Streaks & bonuses
Weekly and monthly streaks for staying on plan, each crediting bonus Bucks automatically.
Available on
iPhone (iOS 16+) and Android (8+). One family account for two parents/caregivers and the children — invite a co-parent.