Reward cards for kids — save screen time, privileges & non-cash rewards
Available now on the App Store. Help kids save rewards and build habits without cash, points, or debit cards.
Routine guides for real family bottlenecks
Practical guides for mornings, bedtime, and after-school transitions.
A screen-time reward system without points
A practical guide to earning, saving, and using screen-time Reward Cards within parent-set limits.
Morning routine for kids that stays calm under pressure
Build a calmer morning routine with smaller starts, flexible recovery, and fewer reminders.
Bedtime routine for kids without nightly power struggles
Create calmer bedtime transitions with predictable steps and gentle recovery on hard nights.
After school routine that makes homework and transitions easier
Use an after-school routine that reduces transition friction and helps homework start with less conflict.
Visual schedule app for kids — morning, bedtime & after school
See how a visual routine app gives kids a clear schedule for morning, bedtime, and after school with less nagging and more independence.
Kids routine app for calmer daily transitions
A visual kids routine app for mornings, homework, and bedtime with clear reward cards and less negotiation.
Routine support for kids who get stuck starting
Visual routines that support task initiation and executive function with calm parent-guided structure.
Bedtime routine app for calmer evenings
A visual bedtime routine app with clear next steps, predictable card rewards, and less repeated reminding.
Task initiation help for kids
See how Sidekick helps kids start tasks with tiny first steps and quieter parent support.
Sidekick insights for calmer family systems
Read articles on routines, transitions, and softer recovery when kids get stuck.
Saveable rewards kids can manage
Sidekick turns screen time, privileges, treats, and everyday choices into reward cards. Routines can add rewards when helpful.
Use Sidekick as a screen time reward app and kids reward app for saveable non-cash cards, not cash, points, debit cards, or banking.
Reward cards
Save screen time, privileges, treats, and non-cash rewards for later without turning them into money.
Routines can add rewards
Morning, homework, bedtime, and chores can add minutes or uses into a card when helpful.
Visible limits
Kids can see what is left before they ask, and parents keep clear boundaries.
No cash or points
Sidekick is not a kids banking app, debit card, cash tracker, or points economy.
How reward cards work
Clear limits for parents, saveable rewards for kids, and routines when habits need support.
Create reward cards
Set up cards for screen time, privileges, treats, uses, or other non-cash rewards.
Kids save for later
Kids can see minutes or uses, spend responsibly, or save the card for another time.
Routines can replenish cards
Morning, homework, bedtime, and chores can add rewards when that helps follow-through.
Parents negotiate less
Visible limits make the next choice clearer before another repeated ask.
Built for real family rewards
Sidekick adapts to different ages with saveable cards, clear limits, and calmer routines.
Make starting feel safe
Tiny steps, simple visuals, and gentle cues so young kids can begin without overwhelm.
- Picture-friendly steps
- Pause without losing progress
- Encouraging streaks, never harsh resets
Ownership without pressure
Clear routines, low-pressure supports, and recovery paths when days go sideways.
- Choice-driven supports
- Shrink a task on tough days
- Quiet reassurance for parents
Consistency, not control
Teen-friendly flows that respect autonomy while keeping momentum visible.
- Flexible sequencing
- Defer without drama
- Soft streaks that show stability
Reward cards without banking
Sidekick keeps rewards non-cash and visible. Banking apps move money.
Delegation, not surveillance
- Saveable reward cards for screen time and privileges
- Non-cash rewards kids can manage later
- Visible minutes and uses before kids ask
- Routines can add rewards without points
- Task initiation support when kids get stuck
- CloudKit sync for your own devices
Kids banking app
- Real-money tracking
- Debit cards or transfers
- Financial education as the main promise
- Cash payouts tied to chores
- Adult setup for banking rules
- More than Sidekick needs to solve
Points reward app
- Scorekeeping as motivation
- Badges and point balances
- Rewards designed for immediate spend
- Bribe-like loops
- Less focus on saving for later
- Harder to explain clear limits
Parents on clearer limits
Early families using Sidekick’s saveable card model.
“Screen time stopped being a mystery. The kids can see what is left, save it, or use it without asking five more times.”
“I wanted rewards without handing over cash or points. The cards are concrete enough for my child and calm enough for me.”
“Routine rewards make follow-through easier, but it still feels like planning and ownership instead of bribing.”
Built for Privacy & Security
Calm defaults, private by design.
CloudKit Security
Encrypted in transit and at rest using Apple CloudKit.
Local First
Data lives on-device first with optional sync across your devices.
No Ads, No Tracking
No ad tech, no data selling. Quiet by default.
App Store Pricing
Start free. Upgrade if you need more capacity and weekly reassurance.
Sidekick
- 1 child profile
- 3 cards per child
- Pause/shrink/defer flows
- Soft streaks
- Local data storage
Sidekick+
- Unlimited children & cards
- CloudKit sync across devices
- Quiet weekly reassurance recaps
- More weekly reassurance history
- More routine and card capacity
- Priority support
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get Sidekick?
Download Sidekick from the App Store. Core cards, routines, and soft streaks are included.
What's different from rigid checklist apps?
Sidekick is a delegation system. It reduces parent intervention, tolerates stalls with pause/shrink/defer, and avoids scorekeeping or punishment loops.
Does this rely on more screen time?
No. Sidekick can manage screen time cards, but it is built to be quiet. Kids can save or use minutes with clear limits.
What happens on bad days?
Routines degrade gracefully. Kids can pause, shrink a step, or defer without losing everything. Streaks recover instead of resetting harshly.
Can multiple kids use it?
Yes. Each child has their own routines and cards, so different kids can follow different supports.
Is my family's data secure?
We use Apple's CloudKit, keep data local-first, and never sell data or run ads.
Is Sidekick a visual schedule app for kids?
Yes. Sidekick gives kids visual routines for morning, bedtime, and after school — a clear sequence they can follow independently, with built-in recovery when things stall.
Can Sidekick help with ADHD routines?
Yes. Sidekick is designed for kids who struggle with task initiation and transitions, which are common challenges with ADHD and executive function difficulties. Visual routines, tiny first steps, and flexible recovery help kids restart without parent escalation.
Does Sidekick replace a morning routine checklist?
Sidekick works like a visual checklist that adapts. Instead of a static list, kids can pause, shrink a step, or defer it — so the routine survives tough mornings instead of breaking completely.
Is this a kids banking app or debit card?
No. Sidekick is for saveable non-cash rewards like screen time, privileges, treats, and everyday choices. It does not store, transfer, or pay real money.
Is Sidekick a kids reward app?
Yes. Sidekick is a kids reward app for saveable non-cash reward cards. It is not cash, debit cards, points, or banking.
Can I use Sidekick as a screen time reward app?
Yes. Sidekick works as a screen time reward app by letting kids save screen time minutes or uses on reward cards with parent-set limits.
Is Sidekick a chores and rewards app?
Yes. Sidekick can work as a chores and rewards app when routines add card rewards, but the rewards stay non-cash: screen time, privileges, treats, or everyday choices.
About Sidekick
Our Mission
Sidekick turns everyday privileges into saveable non-cash rewards kids can manage.
We design for clear limits, fewer negotiations, and routines that support real habits.
Saveable rewards over cash or points
About Sidekick
Family First
Built for parent-set limits and child-owned choices.
Recovery-minded
Soft breaks and recovery paths instead of hard resets.
Privacy Focused
Local-first, CloudKit, no ads.
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