ASK ONCE Boost
Choose confidence, kindness or everyday habits for automatic encouragement. Add a personal note whenever you like.
“You don't have to be perfect. Keep showing up.”
Made for teens with phones · Built for less nagging
Less nagging.
More living.
For families with phone-carrying tweens and teens: ask once, remember the everyday things, and cheer each other on. Responsibilities, quick reminders and positive notes — in one simple family app.
Designed primarily for families with kids around 12+ who have their own phone.
A little less friction. A lot more freedom.
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Good luck at soccer!We’re cheering you on.
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Good afternoon, family 👋
Today, made easier.
Family progress3 of 5
Every little win counts.
UP NEXTSee all →
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Trash to the curbTomorrow · Before school
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Pack your soccer gearBefore practice · sample reminder
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Feed the dogsCompleted · Nice work!
⌂Home◷Tasks◇Rewards☻Family
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Task complete!No nagging required.
Clear expectations Everyday reminders Positive encouragement Simple rewards
RESPONSIBILITIES. REMINDERS. ENCOURAGEMENT.Remember the little things.
Explore Boost, Sports & Study Remember the little things.
Cheer on the big moments.
“Bring your water bottle.” “Good luck at your game.” “Proud of your effort.” Send a one-time reminder or positive note, without creating a chore. Teens can make their own reminders, too.
ASK ONCE Sports
Pick their sports and a light, regular or daily boost. Reviewed messages encourage effort, preparation and teamwork.
“Good luck at baseball today. One pitch at a time — you’ve got this!”
ASK ONCE Study
Gentle homework check-ins in an evening window or at your chosen time. Teens can add reminders and use a focus timer.
“Start with one assignment. Progress counts.”
See Study features Choose Encouragement & homework in your family app. Save each child’s topics, sports, support level, days and timing. Automatic support starts off, uses a reviewed message library and can be paused by your teen. Quick reminders remain available for personal notes. Phone alerts need installation and permission; locked-phone delivery is being tested. AI wording and season-aware scheduling are future work. Explore Smart Nudges →
Try support settingsHOW AUTOMATIC REMINDERS WORKYou assign the chore.
You assign the chore.
ASK ONCE sends the reminders.
Set a deadline once. Your teen gets phone alerts and sees a countdown, then marks the chore done for your approval. Less chasing, fewer arguments.
A real phone alert
Web push reminds them when it's time to act. Choose Mellow, Medium or Frequent.
🔔 ASK ONCEClean your room before dinner.
Countdown to due
They can see the deadline and time remaining right in their own app.
01:24until room cleanup · illustrative
Done → parent approval
They submit the task. You review it, and any earned reward is credited.
✓ Sent to parent for review
Entertainment limits
Our major next-level goal: parent-approved restrictions on selected entertainment apps if chores stay overdue.
Concept only · Not active in beta
Push requires installation, permissions and a supported device. App restrictions require native platform approval and may vary by device; essential communications must remain available.
HOW IT WORKSFour simple steps.
Four simple steps.
A whole lot less nagging.
The goal is simple: fewer repeated requests, clearer expectations and more independence. Web push reminders are in private family testing; installation and notification permission are required.
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Ask once
Assign a chore in seconds. Tap, type, or speak naturally.
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We remind
Friendly nudges become timely reminders as the deadline approaches.
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They do it
Kids see what matters next, check it off, or ask for more time.
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You approve
Review completed chores and approve rewards. Parent activity alerts and web push are in family testing; photo proof is planned.
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Laundry & bedroomsEveryday independence
A LITTLE MORE INDEPENDENCELess chasing.
Less chasing.
More growing up.
From laundry to cleaning their room, kids learn what needs doing and when. ASK ONCE keeps the expectations clear, so parents can spend less time repeating themselves.
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Explore how it works Give them the responsibility. Give yourself a break from the constant reminders.
BUILT FOR REAL FAMILY LIFENot just another
Not just another
chore chart.
Responsibilities look different in every home. ASK ONCE adapts to yours.
Once or every Tuesday.
Set one-time tasks and plan recurring routines. Automatic creation of each new recurring occurrence is still being completed; multi-step jobs can be assigned separately.
MON Prepare trash cans ✓TUE Take cans out ◷TUE Bring cans in ◷
Reminders at your pace.
Choose Mellow, Medium or Frequent. Background web push is available for private family testing on supported phones.
Money, without the math.
Choose no reward, money or points toward a meaningful gift or experience. Parents approve progress; money transfers remain outside the app.
Built for phone-carrying teens.
Designed for tweens and teens who have a phone and want independence. Invited teen accounts are in beta; younger-child pairing is a later phase.
Parents stay in control.
Approve completion, handle exceptions, and establish clear family expectations.
Two parents. One team.
Connect a co-parent by private link or QR code. Both can manage the same family without sharing a password.
Quick reminders, your way.
Type or dictate a one-time reminder for yourself or your teen. Teens can add their own reminders and positive notes, separate from chores and rewards.
REAL CHORES. REAL FAMILY LIFE.From laundry day to
See how it works From laundry day to
trash day. We've got you.
Not every responsibility is a big project. ASK ONCE helps families stay on top of the little things that add up.
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Kitchen choresEveryday follow-through
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Bedroom & school routinesOwn your routine
Popular chore ideas
Use these as inspiration, then customize each task for your child.
🧺 Do the laundry🛁 Clean the bathroom🛏️ Clean your room🍽️ Unload the dishwasher🗑️ Take out the trash🧹 Tidy your room🌱 Mow the lawn❄️ Shovel the snow🚗 Wash the car🐶 Feed the pets🧹 Vacuum the floor🌿 Water the plants
Primarily designed for families with phone-carrying tweens and teens. Choose age-appropriate tasks and provide supervision for equipment, chemicals and outdoor work.
Lifestyle photography: Annushka Ahuja, MART PRODUCTION, MART PRODUCTION and Gustavo Fring via Pexels.
ASK ONCE STUDY · SCHOOL & FOCUSLess homework friction.
Explore ASK ONCE Study
Less homework friction.
More follow-through.
Give school responsibilities the same clear deadlines as chores. Teens get reminders, can use a short focus timer, and submit completed work for parent review.
Homework check-insOne assignment at a time, with clear expectations.
Self-directed focus blocks10, 20 or 30 minutes, without adding another lecture.
Encouragement for bigger goalsSupport confidence, school effort and future aspirations.
TEEN VIEWILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
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Finish tonight's homeworkDue at 8:30 PM · Parent assigned
⏱ YOUR FOCUS BLOCKOptional
20:00 minutes
10 min20 min30 min
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“You may not use every subject later. Learning how to solve hard problems is a skill you'll keep.”
Mark homework done
A preview of the study flow. The teen timer and task submission are available for testing. Photo proof and entertainment-app restrictions are future work. FUTURE NATIVE FEATURE · NOT IN BETAWhen reminders aren't enough,
When reminders aren't enough,
the rules can follow through.
Our vision: when a responsibility is overdue, ASK ONCE can automatically restrict selected entertainment apps — like social media, streaming and games — then restore access after parent approval. Less arguing. Clearer expectations.
Parent chooses which apps are restricted Parent-controlled override and safety safeguards Privileges restored after approval
Planned capability, subject to Apple/Android permissions, platform limitations and real-device testing. Complete phone lockdown or a custom calls-and-texts-only mode is not guaranteed.ASK ONCE ●
Time to finish your chore.Entertainment apps are temporarily restricted.
🗑️ Take the trash out Overdue
I've finished ✓
Concept preview · Not activeFOR PARENTS AND KIDSEveryone knows
Everyone knows
what happens next.
One shared family system: clear reminders and countdowns for teens, simple approvals and oversight for parents.
Less follow-up. More oversight.
Assign by typing or voice, choose a reminder level, and approve completed chores. In-app submission alerts are built and phone push is in testing; photo proof is planned.
Voice choresCo-parent accessAllowance tracking
Clear tasks. Real independence.
See what's next, track progress, and submit a chore for approval. Phone push is in testing. Teens can track deadlines and submit chores; photo proof is planned.
My choresCountdownsRewards
EARLY FAMILY BETATest what's built. Help shape what's next.
Request free beta access The beta is free by invitation. Send a request and we’ll help your family get started. Parent and invited-teen dashboards are available. Web push is now in family testing. Photo verification, watch support and entertainment restrictions are still in development.
INTERACTIVE PREVIEWTake a little
Take a little
look around.
Explore a fictional family below — no account needed. This demo never opens a real family’s account.
✨ Try the fictional teen demoPARENT DASHBOARD
Everything in one place.
A clear picture of what’s done and what’s next.
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Take the trash to the curbTeen · Tomorrow · 7:00 AM
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Feed the dogsTeen · Today · 5:30 PM
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Unload the dishwasherTeen · Today · 6:00 PM
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Tidy your roomTeen · Today · 7:00 PM · $2.00
Fictional sample data only. Changes stay in this preview; no reminders are sent.
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“I was tired of arguing with my kids and repeating myself.”
ASK ONCE began with a parent wanting less friction at home—and more independence for his kids.
MOTIVATION THAT MEANS SOMETHINGA little progress.
A little progress.
Something to look forward to.
Money is one option. In the family beta, choose points toward a gift, concert tickets, a trip or your own reward. Parents set the goal and approve completed responsibilities. Some everyday responsibilities can simply be part of family life.
MORE THAN MONEYSomething to look forward to
Gifts, adventures, time together. Choose what matters to your family.
0available pointsTap to explore rewards ↓
MORE THAN MONEY
0available pointsSomething to look forward to
Gifts, adventures, time together. Choose what matters to your family.
Your parent can add a reward goal here. Talk about something you would enjoy.
Fictional sample · no account changes. Each goal shows the same available balance; requesting a reward reserves its points. Money stays separate. Rewards are arranged by your family.
PRICING & EARLY ACCESSStart with your family.
Start with your family.
Grow with ASK ONCE.
Free during beta. Parents and caregivers can request an invitation—send us a message and we’ll review your request and send a private signup link. No credit card required.
Free during testing
Invited families can test shared parent dashboards, kid chores, rewards and phone alerts without a subscription during the current pilot.
Free beta · Access by invitationRequest free beta accessPricing to be announced
We expect a family subscription offering after real-world testing. Exact prices, included devices and premium controls have not been finalized.
No paid plan available yetExplore planned featuresEntertainment-app restrictions, Apple Watch support and automatic money transfers are not part of the current beta and are not guaranteed for launch.
SIMPLE SETUPOne family.
One family.
Everyone connected.
Parents and kids get different experiences, without having to manage separate chore lists.
Create your family
A parent signs in, adds child profiles and assigns responsibilities with optional rewards.
Invite another parent
Send a private link or QR code. Both adults can manage the same family without sharing passwords.
Connect a teen's phone
Send an invitation to an eligible teen test account, install the web app and enable reminders.
Younger-child device pairing and Apple Watch-only access are still being developed.
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Outdoor choresSeasonal responsibilities
EVERY SEASON. EVERY FAMILY.Small chores.
Small chores.
Big confidence.
Mow the lawn, shovel snow, wash the car or feed the pets. Create responsibilities that fit your family's routines and each child's age and abilities.
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Try the fictional teen demo Optional rewards make progress visible, without making every responsibility about money.
BE PART OF THE BEGINNINGMore family time.
More family time.
Less follow-up.
We’re building ASK ONCE with real families. Join the list for launch news and opportunities to test the app early.
First look at the app Early family testing opportunities No spam. Just useful updates.
Good to know.
Will ASK ONCE restrict entertainment apps when chores are overdue?
That's a major future feature we're working toward. With appropriate permissions, selected apps may be shielded and restored after parent approval. It's not in the current beta and complete phone lockdown or an emergency-contact-only mode is not guaranteed.
How much does ASK ONCE cost?
The beta is free for invited families. Any adult parent or caregiver can send an access request; after review, we send a private signup link. No payment method is needed. Future pricing has not been decided.
Can my partner and I manage the same family?
Yes. Invite another adult through the family app using a private invitation link or QR code.
Can parents approve chores using a photo?
Photo proof is planned. In-app parent activity alerts are built, and phone push notifications are being tested with connected families.
Does it move real money?
Not yet. The initial app tracks earned, owed and paid amounts. Banking integrations are a future possibility.
Is ASK ONCE available in the App Store?
Not yet. We're building a private family test first, followed by TestFlight, platform review and a public launch.
Can kids get reminders on their phones?
Web push notifications are in private testing. Install ASK ONCE on a supported phone, allow alerts and send a test notification. SMS may be added separately.