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Chore Rotations

Take turns on household chores. The app tracks whose turn it is and automatically advances to the next person on your schedule.


Setting Up a Rotating Chore

  1. Tap + on the home screen to create a new chore
  2. Select an Area (e.g., Kitchen, Bathroom, Yard)
  3. Select one or more Tasks for the chore
  4. Assign 2 or more family members by tapping their profile tiles
  5. Under assignment type, select Rotate
  6. Configure the rotation:

    • Interval - How often to switch (e.g., every 1, 2, or 3)
    • Unit - Day, Week, or Month
    • Starting profile - Who goes first
  7. Set your Recurrence (how often the chore is due)

  8. Tap Save

Rotation is a premium feature. Existing rotating chores can still be edited on free plans.


How Rotation Works

Recurrence controls when a chore appears. Rotation controls who does it.

The assigned members take turns in order. When the rotation interval passes, the app moves to the next person automatically.

Example : Alex, Jordan, and Sam rotate a daily kitchen chore every 1 day:

Day Assigned To
Mon Alex
Tue Jordan
Wed Sam
Thu Alex
Fri Jordan

After Sam's turn, it wraps back to Alex.


Rotation Intervals Beyond Daily

You can rotate less frequently than every day. The rotation interval is independent of how often the chore is due.

Every 3 Days

Rotation unit: Day , interval: 3

Day 1-3 Day 4-6 Day 7-9
Alex Jordan Sam

The chore still appears on its recurrence schedule (daily, weekly, etc.), but the person responsible only changes every 3 days.

Every Week

Rotation unit: Week , interval: 1

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3
Alex Jordan Sam

Good for weekly chores like mowing the lawn or cleaning the bathroom.

Every 2 Weeks

Rotation unit: Week , interval: 2

Weeks 1-2 Weeks 3-4 Weeks 5-6
Alex Jordan Sam

Every Month

Rotation unit: Month , interval: 1

January February March
Alex Jordan Sam

Viewing Upcoming Assignments

You don't have to wait for the rotation to happen to see who's next.

On the Home Screen

Scroll the calendar to a future date. The chore will show the predicted assignee for that day, not just the current person.

On the Chore Detail Screen

  1. Tap on a rotating chore
  2. Look for the assignee row with the rotation icon
  3. Tap the assignee badge to expand it
  4. The expanded view shows upcoming turns with the person's name and the date their turn begins

This lets you plan ahead and see the full rotation schedule.


Suggested Chores for Rotation

These common household tasks work well as rotating chores. They come pre-loaded in the app under each area.

Area Tasks
Kitchen Wash dishes, Empty dishwasher, Sweep floor, Take out trash, Clean countertops
Bathroom Scrub toilet, Mop floor, Wipe mirrors, Empty trash can
Living room Vacuum carpet, Dust furniture, Declutter coffee table
Laundry Load washing machine, Fold clothes, Sort laundry, Unload dryer
Trash Empty trash cans, Sort waste materials, Recycle appropriate items, Replace garbage bags
Pets Feed the pet, Walk the dog, Refill water bowl
Yard Mow the lawn, Rake leaves, Water plants, Weed flower beds
Garden Harvest vegetables, Rake leaves, Water plants, Weed flower beds
Dining room Clear and set table, Sweep floor, Wipe down table
Garage Clean floor, Organize tools, Sweep cobwebs

You can also create custom areas and tasks to match your household.


Tips

  • Missed days? If the app hasn't been opened for a while, it catches up automatically and skips to the correct person.
  • Changing the order : Edit the chore and drag profiles to reorder the rotation sequence.
  • Resetting rotation : Use the reset option in the chore menu to start the cycle over from the beginning.
  • Removing someone : If a person is removed from the rotation, the app advances to the next person and adjusts the order.

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