Sparkle app icon

Every kid deserves to shine

A motivation system that helps kids build real habits — reading, learning, growing — one star at a time.

By Anka TMS · Crafted with care · iOS

Sparkle home screen showing family profiles and weekly stats

Stars today. Habits tomorrow.

Parents set meaningful tasks — reading, studying, learning something new. Kids earn stars, build streaks, and unlock achievements. At first they do it for the rewards. Over time, it becomes habit. The star system fades into the background, and what's left is a child who reads on their own, studies without being asked, and grows into their potential. No accounts, no subscriptions, just your family and your device.

Everything your family needs

Complete tasks, earn stars

Reading, homework, practice sessions, learning new skills — parents define the tasks that matter. Kids tap to start, earn stars on completion, and build momentum. A built-in Pomodoro timer helps with focused work. Harder tasks earn more stars — because effort deserves recognition.

Kid's task list with star rewards

Spend stars on real rewards

Parents define rewards with star prices — from extra screen time to a family pizza night. Kids save up and redeem when they're ready. Shared rewards let siblings pool their stars and work together toward a common goal.

Rewards list with star prices

Unlock achievements & level up

Six levels from Beginner to Diamond. 26 badges to unlock — from "First Step" to "Cosmic Champion". Daily streaks, weekly goals, and personal bests keep kids motivated long after the novelty wears off.

Achievement badges and trophies

Make it truly theirs

Kids unlock and equip animated avatar frames, gradient titles, and vivid backgrounds as they level up. Rare cosmetics glow and shimmer — the ultimate bragging rights between siblings.

Avatar and background customization

You're always in control

Approve tasks, manage rewards, view weekly stats and activity history, and adjust stars — all behind a PIN-protected parent area. Full control, zero hassle.

Parent control panel with approvals

Track progress at a glance

Streaks, weekly leaderboards, best days, badges earned — Insights shows exactly what's driving each kid's momentum. Spot what's working, celebrate the wins, and adjust the goals that aren't.

Insights screen with weekly leaderboard, streaks, and best days

Simple for the whole family

1

Set Up Tasks

Parents define tasks that build real skills — reading goals, study sessions, new challenges. Each task earns stars that motivate.

2

Kids Do & Earn

Kids complete tasks, build streaks, and watch their stars grow. Parents approve from the dashboard with a tap.

3

Level Up & Redeem

Stars unlock badges, titles, and rewards. From "Treat Yourself" to "Cosmic Champion" — every milestone feels earned.

Built for privacy, designed for joy

No Account Needed

Open the app, add a kid, start earning. No sign-up, no email, no passwords.

Zero Tracking

No analytics, no third-party services, no data leaving your device. Your family's business stays yours.

Sound & Haptics

Satisfying audio chimes and tactile feedback for every approval, every level-up, every badge unlocked.

5 Languages

Made with families in mind — English, German, Spanish, French, Turkish. Switch anytime in Settings.

Frequently asked

Sparkle's core features are completely free. A one-time premium unlock is available for families who want the full experience — no subscriptions, no recurring charges.

No. Open Sparkle, add your first kid, and start right away. No sign-up, no email, no passwords.

Yes. Everything lives on your device. No internet needed. If you opt in to iCloud sync, your family's data stays in sync across devices automatically.

There's no limit. Add as many kids as your family has — each gets their own profile, tasks, stars, and progress.

Sparkle is designed for kids ages 4–12, but the reward and level system works just as well for older kids and teenagers.

Absolutely. Sparkle has zero analytics, zero third-party services, and zero data leaving your device. If you enable iCloud sync, data stays in your personal Apple account — we never see it.

Ready to spark something great?

Join the beta and give your kids a system that turns effort into habit, rewards into growth, and potential into something real.