Best chore apps for families in Malaysia (2026)
There is no single best chore app. For Malaysian families who want Bahasa Melayu, allowance in RM and a TV board, UrusFamily fits best (we make it). Cozi suits calendar-first families, FamilyWall all-in-one organising, Homey and Chores, Rewards, and Allowance chores for money, S'moresUp automatic rotation, and Skylight a dedicated wall screen.
Prices and languages checked 28 Oct 2026
Disclosure: we make UrusFamily. That is why we list its limits too, and every competitor fact comes from that company's own sources.
How do the seven apps compare?
Prices in RM as the Malaysia App Store shows them. Where an official source is silent, we say not stated.
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| App | Price in Malaysia | Free version | Chores and rewards | Allowance in RM | Bahasa Melayu | Family screen or TV | Offline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UrusFamilyOur app | Free during launchThen RM 9.90 a month or RM 79 a year | YesEvery feature open during launch | YesPoints by size of job, 28 badges, photo proof, family goal | Yes, in RMParent pays by hand, no child bank account | Yes, the defaultApp Store listing only names English | TV app and browserAndroid TV and Google TV on Google Play, Apple TV in testing | YesTicks and points queue and resend, photo proof needs internet |
| Cozi Family OrganiserCalendar first | Gold RM 129.90 to RM 299.90Max RM 399.90, several SKUs listed | Yes, with adsCalendar, lists and recipes | Checklists onlyNo points or rewards stated | None | NoneEnglish only | Web browserNo TV app stated | Not stated |
| FamilyWallAll in one | RM 19.90 a monthOr RM 129.90 a year, other SKUs up to RM 169.90 | YesCalendar, lists, tasks and messaging | Task lists onlyRewards not stated | NonePremium budget tracker is for family spending | None11 languages, no Bahasa Melayu | Web browserNo TV app stated | Shopping listsOther parts not stated |
| Homey: Chores and AllowanceChores for money | RM 29.90 a monthOr RM 299.90 a year | Yes, up to 3 accountsBasic chores, allowance and rewards | YesChores, paid jobs and rewards | Tracks allowanceBank transfer US only, RM display not verified | NoneEnglish only | Not stated | Not stated |
| S'moresUpAutomatic rotation | RM 39.90 a monthOr RM 399.90 a year | Yes, after a 45 day trialUnlimited members, chores and calendar | YesPoints, rotation, approvals and photo proof in Premium | Points based allowanceRM display not verified | NoneEnglish only | Not stated | Not stated |
| Chores, Rewards, and AllowancePoints and privileges | RM 39.90 to RM 199.90Family Premium, billing periods not shown | Yes, with adsRemove ads RM 9.90 | YesPoints, privileges, penalties and approvals | Cash chores and weekly allowanceRM display not verified | NoneEnglish only | Not stated | Not stated |
| Skylight CalendarDedicated wall screen | Screen from about RM 613Calendar Plus RM 39.90 a month or RM 399.90 a year | Basics with the screenFree app to manage the screen | Chore chartStar rewards need Plus | Not stated | NoneEnglish, German and Spanish | Dedicated screenNot sold to Malaysia on Skylight's website | Not stated |
Checked 28 Oct 2026. Prices and features change, and the in-app offer can differ for a new account. Full sources under how we checked.
Which app is best for your type of family?
Start with the main problem in your home, not a feature list.
- A Malaysian family that wants Bahasa Melayu, allowance in RM and Ramadan or Raya packsUrusFamily. The only app here with Bahasa Melayu.
- A busy family schedule, where the calendar matters more than choresCozi. A mature calendar and a useful free version.
- Messaging, documents, budget and family location in one appFamilyWall. The widest scope, in English.
- Chores tied to pocket money and savings goalsHomey. Free for up to three accounts.
- An app that assigns and rotates chores by itselfS'moresUp. Rotation and approvals in Premium.
- Points, privileges and penalties for behaviourChores, Rewards, and Allowance. The most flexible points system.
- A dedicated touchscreen on the wall, bought from overseasSkylight. A dedicated screen, but not sold to Malaysia on its website.
- Young kids, and a chart on the fridge already worksNo app needed. Print our free chore charts.
What does each app do well, and where does it fall short?
The two or three things that matter most for each one.
UrusFamily
Chores, points, a family goal and allowance in RM, for Malaysian homes.
Free during launch. Then RM 9.90 a month or RM 79 a year for the whole family.
- Good at
- Bahasa Melayu by default, plus English, Chinese and Tamil
- Good at
- Allowance in RM with save, spend and give
- Good at
- A family board on a TV or tablet you already own
- Worth knowing
- No Google, Apple or Outlook Calendar sync yet
- Worth knowing
- Allowance is a record only, no card or child bank account
- Worth knowing
- Launched Oct 2026, so few store reviews so far
Cozi Family Organiser
Shared family calendar, shopping lists, to-do lists and recipes.
Cozi Gold from RM 129.90 to RM 299.90 and Cozi Max RM 399.90 on the Malaysia App Store. Official site: USD 39 and USD 79 a year.
- Good at
- A mature family calendar that can subscribe to other calendars
- Good at
- A useful free version for the calendar and lists
- Worth knowing
- Chores are checklists only, no points or rewards
- Worth knowing
- No Bahasa Melayu, no allowance
FamilyWall
Calendar, lists, messaging, documents, budget, meals and family location.
Premium RM 19.90 a month or RM 129.90 a year on the Malaysia App Store. Official site: USD 4.99 a month or USD 44.99 a year.
- Good at
- The widest scope: messaging, documents, location and budget in one app
- Good at
- Shopping lists open without internet
- Worth knowing
- Task lists for kids, but no rewards or allowance stated
- Worth knowing
- No Bahasa Melayu among its 11 languages
Homey: Chores and Allowance
Chores, allowance, savings jars and money goals for kids.
Homey Monthly RM 29.90 or Homey Yearly RM 299.90 on the Malaysia App Store, with older SKUs from RM 8.90.
- Good at
- Basic chores, allowance and rewards free for up to three accounts
- Good at
- Clear savings jars and money goals
- Worth knowing
- Bank transfer is US only
- Worth knowing
- No Bahasa Melayu, RM display not verified
S'moresUp
Chores assigned and reminded automatically, points and a family schedule.
RM 39.90 a month or RM 399.90 a year on the Malaysia App Store. Official site: USD 9.99 a month or USD 99.99 a year.
- Good at
- Automatic chore assignment and rotation
- Good at
- A 45 day Premium trial, then the core stays free
- Worth knowing
- Approvals, photo proof and rotation need Premium
- Worth knowing
- Among the priciest Premium plans here, no Bahasa Melayu
Chores, Rewards, and Allowance
By Salamander Apps. A chore chart with points, privileges, penalties and cash chores.
Family Premium from RM 39.90 to RM 199.90 on the Malaysia App Store. Billing periods not shown. Remove ads RM 9.90.
- Good at
- Flexible: mix points, cash, privileges and penalties
- Good at
- Kids request points from their own phone, parents approve
- Worth knowing
- The free version shows ads
- Worth knowing
- No Bahasa Melayu, RM display not verified
Skylight Calendar
A dedicated touchscreen for the wall, with calendar, chore chart and lists.
Screens USD 149.99 to USD 569.99, about RM 613 to RM 2,331. Calendar Plus RM 39.90 a month or RM 399.90 a year on the Malaysia App Store.
- Good at
- A dedicated, always-on screen from 10 to 27 inches
- Good at
- Syncs Google, Apple, Outlook and other calendars
- Worth knowing
- Skylight's website does not sell to Malaysia
- Worth knowing
- Star rewards need Plus, no Bahasa Melayu
What is the best family command center app?
A family command center is one always-visible screen with today's chores, the calendar and the family goal.
- UrusFamily TVUses a TV or tablet you already own. Android TV and Google TV app on Google Play, a browser board at urusfamily.com/tv/app/, Apple TV in testing. Free plan: 1 TV, Premium: up to 5 TVs.
- Skylight CalendarA dedicated wall screen from USD 149.99. Strong outside calendar sync, but Skylight's website does not sell to Malaysia.
- Cozi and FamilyWallOpen in a web browser on a wall tablet, but neither states a board mode or a TV app.
The UrusFamily board never shows money, allowance, health or private notes on the TV.
How did we check this comparison?
In short: official sources only, one check date, and no overall score.
- Every price and language was checked on 28 Oct 2026 on each app's Malaysia App Store listing, because that is where the real RM price shows.
- US dollar prices and what is free or paid come from each company's official pricing page. Android availability was checked on Google Play.
- US dollars are converted at the Bank Negara Malaysia selling rate of RM 4.09 to USD 1 on 28 Oct 2026, and rounded.
- We did not buy every Premium plan or use every app for weeks. This compares what each maker states, not a hands-on review.
- Not stated means the official source does not mention it. It does not mean the feature is missing.
- Languages follow the Malaysia App Store listing. Our own UrusFamily listing only names English even though the app opens in Bahasa Melayu, so we say that openly.
- No ranking or stars. We give picks by family type because every home needs something different.
Sources: App Store Malaysia: UrusFamily, App Store Malaysia: Cozi, Cozi, App Store Malaysia: FamilyWall, FamilyWall Premium, App Store Malaysia: Homey, Homey FAQ, App Store Malaysia: S'moresUp, S'moresUp pricing, App Store Malaysia: Chores, Rewards, and Allowance, App Store Malaysia: Skylight, Skylight compare calendars, Skylight international orders, Bank Negara Malaysia exchange rate.
Try UrusFamily with your family
Free on iPhone and Android during launch.
Common questions about chore apps
What is the best chore app for families in Malaysia?
It depends on the main problem in your home. For Bahasa Melayu, allowance in RM and Malaysian festive packs, UrusFamily fits best, and we make it. For the calendar, Cozi. For all in one, FamilyWall. For chores for money, Homey. For a dedicated wall screen, Skylight.
Which chore apps support Bahasa Melayu?
Of the seven apps we checked on 28 Oct 2026, only UrusFamily supports Bahasa Melayu, and it is the default language. Cozi, Homey, S'moresUp and Chores, Rewards, and Allowance are English only. FamilyWall lists 11 languages and Skylight three, none of them Bahasa Melayu.
Is there a good free chore app?
Yes, a few. Cozi and FamilyWall have free versions for the calendar and lists. Homey is free for up to three accounts. Chores, Rewards, and Allowance is free with ads. S'moresUp keeps a free core after a 45 day trial. UrusFamily is free during launch, then RM 79 a year.
Which app tracks kids' allowance in ringgit?
UrusFamily shows allowance in RM, split into save, spend and give, and the parent pays by hand. Homey, S'moresUp and Chores, Rewards, and Allowance also track allowance, but their RM display is not verified, and Homey's bank transfer is US only.
What is a family command center app that needs no new screen?
UrusFamily TV turns an Android TV, Google TV, tablet or computer you own into a family board. Cozi and FamilyWall open in a browser on a tablet, but without a dedicated board mode. Skylight needs its own screen, from USD 149.99.
How much does Skylight Calendar cost in Malaysia?
Skylight screens cost USD 149.99 to USD 569.99, about RM 613 to RM 2,331 at RM 4.09. Calendar Plus costs RM 39.90 a month or RM 399.90 a year on the Malaysia App Store. Skylight's website does not list Malaysia for sales.