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ANDROID APPS
FOR TAKING
CARE OF
HOUSEHOLD
CHORES
This
isn't going to be a fun article; it's about doing chores. If there was
any
thing enjoyable about getting them done, they would have a different name.
If
you, your family, or your roommates struggle with these daily tasks,
there
are tools out there that can help.. Here are four apps you can install
right
away on your Android phone or tablet.
CLEAN
HOUSE Free
So
you're sold on the idea of using an app to organise your chores, but you
could
do without the gimmicks. In that case, try out Clean House. There are
no
points here. There aren't any rewards. You simple create a list of chores
and
set how often they repeat. A notification will appear when it's time to get
stuff
done.
Note
that Clean House doesn't sync across multiple devices. This is a tool
for
keeping you in check.If more than one person intends to use the app,
you
each will need to keep your own list. Can you trust them with that
responsibility?
If not, well, have a look at some of the other options on this
page.
OUR
HOME Free
What
if doing chores was as fun as playing a game? Well, OurHome tries
to
make that happen. Create a list of tasks, assign point values to each one,
and
watch as your kids, significant other, or roommate go about getting the
work
done.
And
no, they won't do this just to get the highest score. They're after the
rewards that
you create. Want a new video game? 200 points.
Want to host another sleepover?
150.Sure, you could call this bribery.
Depending on your circumstances,
you might also call it effective.
OurHome
isn't just a chore manager. You can also use the app to create
a
shopping list that syncs across devices.With the ability to like or comment
on
anything someone does, the experience may even feel like a tiny social
network.
This is enhanced by the ability to send any member of the
household a
private message.
CHORE
MONSTER Free
ChoreMonster
uses a “bribery“ system similar to OurHome, but it's aimed
specifically
at little kids. Not only is the inter face adorable in general,
but
the app doesn't just stick to user-created rewards to entice youngsters
to
clean their rooms. It also doles out collectible monsters.
If
Pokemon and Digimon taught us anything, it's that kids love hoarding
monsters.
The
app lets you assign some chores to repeat daily, such as getting dressed
for
school.Others, like picking up all of the toys, can be once a week.
Doctor's
visits could have a specific due date. With everything in one place,
your
kids know exactly where to go to see precisely what needs to get done,
and
when.
CHORES
LIST Free
If
you're looking for something that helps you stay on task, but you're looking
for
more features than Clean House has to offer, consider Chores List.
The
interface is a bit outdated at this point, but the func tionality remains
pretty
thorough. You can create multiple lists, organise tasks into groups,
and
track how far along you are in completing each task.
The
app also comes pre-loaded with over 150 housekeeping tasks, which
can
save you the effort of even having to think of all the things that need
to
get done. Just dive in and get to work.
The
interface scales up and down to adapt to both phones and tablets.
The
free version is ad-supported, but you can get rid of those by going
pro
for approximately Rs 150. And if you want dedicated lists for going
on
vacation, taking a camping trip, or just heading to the grocery store,
developer
Jimbl has plenty of other options for you.
Article
originally posted at MakeUseOf.com
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Bertel
King, Jr
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MM23JUL15
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