Now available on iOS & Android

Kids earn internet.
Parents stay sane.

ChoreGate automatically locks your child's internet until their daily chores are done. No nagging. No arguments. No screen time battles.

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✓ All Good
Kids
3
Locked
1
😎
Jake
✓ Done
😴
Emma
🔒 Locked
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Lily
🟢 Online
Trusted by families everywhere
10,000+
Chores completed today
4.9★
App Store rating
2,500+
Families using ChoreGate
0
Bedtime arguments reported
How it Works
Set it up once.
It runs itself.

ChoreGate uses a VPN to control internet access at the network level — no parental control apps to bypass, no browser filters to work around.

1

Add Your Kids

Create a profile for each child in the app. Set their daily lock time, chore list, and whether tasks need your approval.

2

Set Up Their Device

Scan the QR code from the app on your child's phone, tablet, or laptop. It installs a VPN profile in under 2 minutes.

3

Chores Unlock Internet

Each morning their internet locks until chores are done. Once they complete everything, internet unlocks automatically.

4

You Stay in Control

Override the lock anytime from the app. Review task completions, approve or reject, and see exactly what each kid is up to.

Features
Everything a parent needs.

Built by parents, for parents. Every feature solves a real problem.

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Real Internet Lock

We use WireGuard VPN at the network level — not app blockers or browser filters. Kids can't bypass it by switching browsers or using a VPN of their own.

Approval Mode

When enabled, internet only unlocks after you personally approve each completed chore. No slipping through — you decide what counts as "done."

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Parent App

A clean iOS and Android app shows you every child's status at a glance. Lock or unlock manually, assign chores, and approve tasks from anywhere.

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Instant Notifications

Get notified the moment a child finishes all their chores, submits a task for approval, or gets locked. Always know what's happening.

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Recurring Chores

Set chores as daily, weekly, or on specific days of the week. Checklists reset automatically — no manual management needed.

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Co-Parent Access

Add a second parent so both of you can manage the family from your own phones. Both get notifications and can approve tasks. (Premium feature)

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Works on Any Device

WireGuard runs on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, and Mac. One ChoreGate account can manage all your kid's devices at once.

Automatic Daily Lock

Set a lock time per child — say, 3:00 PM — and their internet automatically locks each day until chores are done. No reminders needed.

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Progress Dashboard

See each child's task completion percentage, lock status, and recent history. Know at a glance who's on track and who needs a nudge.

What Parents Say
Real families. Real results.
★★★★★

We went from arguing about screens every single night to just… not. My 12-year-old does his chores without being asked now because he knows exactly what's at stake.

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Sarah M.
Mom of 2, Texas
★★★★★

My daughter tried every trick to get around screen time limits — different browsers, her friend's hotspot, everything. ChoreGate is the first thing that actually works.

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David K.
Dad of 3, California
★★★★★

The approval mode is genius. I can see a photo of the clean room before the internet comes back on. No more "I did it" when they clearly didn't.

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Maria L.
Mom of 1, Florida
Pricing
Built for real households.

Start with a 14-day free trial of Family. No credit card required.

Solo
$4.99
per month · or $39/year (save 35%)

Just you and one kid.

  • 1 child
  • Up to 10 chores per day
  • Manual lock & unlock
  • 30-day chore history
  • Push notifications
  • iOS & Android app
  • Scheduled lock (bedtime / school)
  • Multiple children
  • Allowance & credits
  • Co-parent access
Start with Solo
Household
$9.99
per month · or $79/year (save 34%)

For the whole crew.

  • Unlimited children
  • Everything in Family, plus:
  • Co-parent access — invite a partner to manage
  • Approval mode — parent confirms each completion
  • Per-child schedules — different bedtimes for each kid
  • Family analytics dashboard
  • Premium chat support
  • Early access to new features
  • All future updates included
Start with Household

14-day free trial of Family · No credit card required · Cancel anytime · Subscriptions managed through Apple App Store & Google Play.

FAQ
Questions & Answers
Can my kid turn off the VPN to bypass ChoreGate? +
They can delete the VPN profile, but you'll see their device go offline in the app immediately. We recommend setting up device management (MDM) on younger kids' devices so profiles can't be removed without a password. For most families, the consequence of being caught is enough of a deterrent.
Does it work on school-issued Chromebooks or laptops? +
ChoreGate works on any device that supports WireGuard — Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Linux. School-managed Chromebooks typically don't allow VPN installation, but personal devices work great.
What happens during the school day? Will it block homework? +
You set the lock time — say, 3:00 PM. Before that time, internet works normally. After the lock time, internet is locked until chores are done. You can also manually unlock anytime from the app if there's a special circumstance.
Does it slow down internet speed? +
WireGuard is the fastest VPN protocol available — most users see zero noticeable difference. In benchmarks, WireGuard typically adds less than 5ms of latency, which is imperceptible for browsing, streaming, or gaming.
What does the child see when their internet is locked? +
When locked, all browser traffic redirects to a simple page that shows their chore list. They can check off each task from that page. Once all tasks are complete (and approved, if you've enabled approval mode), internet unlocks automatically.
Do both parents need the app? +
On the Free plan, one parent account manages everything. With Premium, you can add a co-parent who gets their own login, full dashboard access, and notifications. Both parents can approve tasks and control locks independently.
Is my family's data private? +
We never log or inspect internet traffic. ChoreGate only knows whether a device is connected to the VPN and whether tasks have been marked complete. We don't track what websites your kids visit. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Ready to end the screen time battle?

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