Question 1

What is PocketGrow?

Accepted Answer

PocketGrow is an Australian app that turns chores into pocket money and real-world money skills. Parents post jobs, kids and teens complete them, and money flows through Spend / Save / Give jars with weekly summaries and lessons.

Question 2

Does PocketGrow include lessons or is it just chore tracking?

Accepted Answer

PocketGrow includes a built-in lesson library covering Australian currency, GST, bank accounts, interest, budgeting, and super for teens. Lessons unlock as kids reach milestones (first $10 saved, first goal hit, first donation from the Give jar) so learning is tied to real money moments.

Question 3

Can I use PocketGrow to teach my kids about Australian money concepts?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the built-in lessons cover Australian currency, GST basics, bank accounts, compound interest, and even an introduction to superannuation for teens. The jars model real budgeting behaviour in dollars and cents.

Question 4

How do the Spend / Save / Give jars work?

Accepted Answer

Each time a chore is approved, the payout is automatically split into three virtual jars — Spend, Save, and Give. Parents pick the default ratio (for example 50/40/10) and kids can adjust within limits you set. Jar balances roll up into weekly summaries so kids see progress over time.

Question 5

Can kids set savings goals?

Accepted Answer

Kids and teens can create named savings goals (a Lego set, a concert ticket, a bike) with a target amount and optional deadline. The Save jar tracks progress visually, and PocketGrow suggests how many weeks of chores it will take based on recent earnings.

Question 6

How does a chore get from posted to paid?

Accepted Answer

A parent posts a chore with a value and due date. The child marks it done from their profile, optionally adding a photo. The parent reviews and approves (or sends back for a redo). On approval, the payout splits across the jars and appears in the weekly summary.

Question 7

Can I set different chores and pay rates for each of my children?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Every child gets their own profile, chore list, and jar balances. You can tailor jobs by age — for example, simple tidy tasks for a 6-year-old and garden or cooking jobs for a 14-year-old — with individual pay rates for each.

Question 8

What kind of Australian chores work well in PocketGrow?

Accepted Answer

Parents commonly add everyday jobs like making beds, setting the table, and packing lunches, plus seasonal tasks such as bushfire-ready yard clean-ups, watering gardens during drought restrictions, or helping prep for weekend sport. You can use our preset chore packs or create your own.

Question 9

What is in the weekly family summary?

Accepted Answer

Every Sunday parents receive a one-page summary: chores completed per child, money earned, jar balances, goal progress, and a short age-appropriate money lesson the family can chat about over dinner.

Question 10

How do I set up my first child profile?

Accepted Answer

After signing up as a parent, tap Add child, enter a first name and age, and choose one of the age-banded starter chore packs. You can edit, remove or add chores at any time, and additional children take less than a minute each.

Question 11

Can two parents (or a co-parent) approve chores?

Accepted Answer

Family Premium lets you invite a co-parent or carer who can post and approve chores from their own device. Premium Plus adds seats for grandparents or other trusted adults, with an activity log so you can see who approved what.

Question 12

Is PocketGrow free?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the Free plan supports one child profile, basic chores and one savings goal. Family Premium ($14.99/month or $149/year) unlocks multiple children, unlimited chores, jars, and weekly reports. There is a 14-day free trial on Premium with no card required.

Question 13

What if I want to cancel?

Accepted Answer

You can cancel any time from your parent account. We also offer a pause-for-60-days option so your family data and history stay intact when you come back.

Question 14

Will my children see ads or upgrade prompts?

Accepted Answer

No. Children and teens never see ads or upgrade prompts inside PocketGrow. All commercial surfaces are parent-only.

Question 15

Is PocketGrow safe for kids?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There are no public profiles, no chat with strangers, no in-app purchases visible to children, and no third-party advertising. Parents control what each child can see and do.

Question 16

Is my family's data stored securely under Australian privacy laws?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PocketGrow is built and hosted with Australian privacy requirements in mind, including compliance with the Privacy Act 1988. We do not sell data, we minimise what we collect, and parents can request full export or deletion of family records at any time.

Question 17

Can I use PocketGrow with grandparents or a co-parent?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Family Premium supports inviting a co-parent or carer. Premium Plus includes additional adult seats so grandparents can also post chores or contribute.

Question 18

Does PocketGrow work offline or in rural Australia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The app caches chore lists, jar balances, and weekly summaries so kids can mark jobs done and parents can approve them even with patchy mobile coverage. Data syncs automatically when connectivity returns.

Question 19

Can I sync the family calendar with Google, Outlook or Apple Calendar?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Premium Plus includes one-way calendar sync from PocketGrow to Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook and Apple Calendar so chores, recurring routines and approved reminders appear alongside the rest of your family's schedule. Apple subscribe-by-link is available today; native Google and Outlook connect buttons are rolling out. Calendar sync is not included on Free or Family Premium.

Question 20

Should I pay my child for chores in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Most Australian financial educators recommend a mix: some chores are unpaid because they are part of being in a family, and some are paid bonus jobs. PocketGrow models both so kids learn responsibility and money skills at the same time.

Question 21

How much pocket money is normal for an Australian child?

Accepted Answer

Common ranges are $2–$5 per week for ages 5–7, $5–$12 for ages 8–12, and $15–$40 for teens. There is no single right number — consistency and conversation matter more than the dollar amount.

Question 22

What is the best age to start giving pocket money in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Most Australian parents start around ages 5–6, when children begin to understand the difference between coins and notes. PocketGrow supports kids as young as 4 with picture-based chores, right up to teens with savings goals and budget lessons.

Question 23

Does PocketGrow handle real money?

Accepted Answer

PocketGrow tracks pocket money as a ledger. It does not move funds between bank accounts. Parents settle balances however they normally do — cash, bank transfer, or a family debit card.

Question 24

How do I pay my child if I do not use cash?

Accepted Answer

Many Australian parents settle pocket money via bank transfer to a kids' savings account, a prepaid debit card, or even PayID. PocketGrow tracks the balance owed, so you choose the payment method that suits your family.

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