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UrusFamily vs Homey

Homey is a chores and allowance app that teaches children about money through paid jobs, a wallet and savings jars. UrusFamily is built in Malaysia with points by job size, allowance in RM, festive season packs and one family goal. Choose Homey if money skills in English are the priority. Choose UrusFamily for a Malaysian home routine.

Checked 16 Oct 2026

What are the main differences at a glance?

The four questions parents ask most.

  • Allowance and a child's wallet

    Homey
    The core of the app
    UrusFamily
    A record in RM

  • Bahasa Melayu

    Homey
    Not listed
    UrusFamily
    The default language

  • One goal for the whole family

    Homey
    Not stated
    UrusFamily
    Every point to one goal

  • Malaysian festive packs

    Homey
    Not stated
    UrusFamily
    Ramadan to Christmas

How do UrusFamily and Homey compare?

Homey facts come from its own sources. Where none exist, we write not stated.

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TopicHomeyUrusFamily
Main focusChores and allowance to teach children about moneyChores, points, allowance and a family goal, plus groceries, meals and a calendar
Children's choresYesDaily, weekly, monthly or one-time. Unpaid responsibilities and paid jobs, chore packs and photo proofYes183 ready chores, sized small to large, with photo proof
Value by job sizePartlyA difficulty setting for each chore. A points system is not statedYesPoints by the size of the job, with 28 badges
One goal for the whole familyNot statedYesEvery contribution flows into one family goal
Savings jarsYesSeveral jars with money goals for each childYesSave, spend and give
Allowance and walletYesA wallet, allowance, money rewards and IOU trackingYesA rate per point in RM, for example RM 0.10, with a weekly cap
Bank transfersPartlyUS onlyNoThe wallet is a record. You pay by hand
PriceFree to download. Subscription $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year, as written in the Google Play listing. Paid plans have a 7 day free trialFree during launch, then RM 9.90 a month or RM 79 a year for one family
Bahasa MelayuNoOnly English is listed on the Malaysian App StoreYesThe default, also English, Chinese and Tamil
Malaysian contentNot statedRM support is not stated eitherYesFestive packs for Ramadan, Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas and school holidays, and chores written for Malaysian homes
Children without accountsPartlyA parent creates a profile for each member. Sign in with the household name and family password, personal password optionalYesA kid profile sits under a parent and opens with a PIN
No adsYesThe Google Play listing shows no contains ads labelYesNo ads, now or later
PlatformsAndroid, iPhone and iPadAndroid and iPhone
Family board on a TVNot statedPartlyOn a tablet today. UrusFamily TV for Android TV and Google TV is coming to Google Play

Homey facts checked 16 Oct 2026. Prices and features can change. Sources: Google Play, App Store Malaysia, Homey manual.

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When is Homey the better choice?

Homey is built around money skills, and it does that carefully.

  • You want to separate responsibilities from paid jobs.Unpaid duties stay apart from jobs that earn money, so children see how money is earned.
  • You want a savings jar for each of your child's goals.Each child can have several jars with their own money goals.
  • You want privileges unlocked once duties are done.A daily goal unlocks privileges such as screen time when all of the day's responsibilities are complete.
  • Your family lives in the United States.Homey can transfer allowance straight to a child's savings account, but only in the US.
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When does UrusFamily fit better?

When you want the whole home moving together, not each child on their own.

  • You want one family goal.Every contribution flows into one goal, so siblings stop racing each other.
  • You want Bahasa Melayu and Malaysian seasons.Festive packs cover Ramadan, Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas and school holidays.
  • You want more than chores.Groceries with a budget, family meals, a calendar and a document box in the same app.
  • Children start without an account.A kid profile opens with a PIN, so a family can start on one parent's phone.

Homey for money skills. UrusFamily for the whole home.

Both tie chores to money. The difference is that UrusFamily sends every effort into one family goal.

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Common questions about UrusFamily and Homey

Is Homey available in Bahasa Melayu?

On 16 Oct 2026, Homey's Malaysian App Store listing showed English only. UrusFamily uses Bahasa Melayu by default and also supports English, Chinese and Tamil.

Can Homey transfer allowance to a bank in Malaysia?

Homey's listing says bank transfers are for the US only. Homey can also record money as an IOU to pay out in cash. UrusFamily does not move money at all. The child's wallet is a record, and you pay by hand.

How much does Homey cost compared with UrusFamily?

Homey is free to download, with a subscription of $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year as written in its Google Play listing. UrusFamily is free during the launch period, then RM 9.90 a month or RM 79 a year for one family.

Do children need an account?

In Homey, a parent creates a profile for each member, and members sign in with the household name and family password. In UrusFamily, children need no account or email. A kid profile sits under a parent and opens with a PIN.

How do UrusFamily points differ from money in Homey?

Homey ties paid jobs straight to money in the child's wallet. UrusFamily gives points by the size of the job, every point flows into one family goal, and parents can link allowance to points with a rate and a weekly cap.