Best Cleaning Schedule Apps in 2026: 9 Apps Compared

Key takeaways

• Tody is our pick for most households: its core cleaning plan is free with no ads, and paid upgrades start at $9.99 per year, though sharing the plan across a household needs Premium+ from $25 per year.
• FlyLady (FlyLadyPlus) has the highest App Store rating on this list, 4.9 from over 23,000 ratings, and is the pick if you like routines and zones over due dates.
• Cozi shares with the whole family at no cost, but it is a family organizer with to-do lists, not a dedicated cleaning planner.
• Nipto and Chorsee turn chores into points or allowance, which suits families with kids or roommates who argue about who did what.
• Prices shown are in-app subscription prices from the App Store or the vendor, and they can differ by country, so check the app before you subscribe.

Quick comparison

The best cleaning schedule apps

Cleaning apps solve three different problems: remembering what needs doing, deciding who does it, and staying motivated. The nine below approach those jobs in different ways, and each is described from its own site and its App Store listing.

1. Tody

• Best for: Households that want an adaptive plan
• Starting price: Free
• Free plan: Yes
• Website: todyapp.com

Tody is the app we would try first. It builds a cleaning plan room by room, gives each task a realistic frequency, and tracks how far along each task is, so your list for today only shows what is due. The App Store listing says it manages tasks by indicators of actual need rather than arbitrary dates.

The free plan covers the core cleaning plan on iPhone and Android with no ads, and it includes assigning and automatically rotating chores. Premium costs $9.99 per year and adds multiple homes and a Focus Timer. Premium+ adds household sync, FairShare targets and monthly reports, priced by household size at $25 per year for two people, $40 for six and $80 for twelve.

The catch is that sharing is where the money is. If several people need to see the plan on their own phones, you need Premium+. The App Store rating is 4.8 from about 10,800 ratings.

Pros

• Core cleaning plan is free with no ads
• Tracks how overdue each task is rather than using fixed dates
• 30-day free trial on upgrades

Cons

• Household sync needs Premium+
• Free plan is built for one person

2. Sweepy

• Best for: Splitting chores with a leaderboard
• Starting price: $3.99 per month
• Free plan: Free trial (3 days)
• Website: sweepyapp.com

Sweepy tracks how clean each room is, prioritizes the jobs that need doing most and spreads the workload across the people in the home. The app generates a daily cleaning schedule for each member and syncs between devices, with a leaderboard to keep things competitive.

The App Store lists a monthly subscription at $3.99 and a yearly one at $19.99, and the description mentions a 3-day trial that converts to a paid plan unless you cancel. It runs on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, and there is an Android listing on Google Play. The App Store rating is 4.7 from about 10,700 ratings.

It suits a household that wants a ready-made plan and some gentle game play. Compared with Tody, you pay sooner, but the shared schedule is part of the main product.

Pros

• Tracks cleanliness by room
• Builds a daily schedule for each household member
• Leaderboard adds friendly competition

Cons

• Subscription is monthly at $3.99 or yearly at $19.99
• Trial lasts only 3 days

3. FlyLady

• Best for: People who like routines and zones
• Starting price: Free
• Free plan: Yes
• Website: flylady.net

FlyLadyPlus is built on the FlyLady Method, a zone-based approach where you clean a little each day. The app comes with morning, afternoon and evening routines, room-by-room lists organized by zone, weekly reminders, daily inspiration and points for progress. Its listing says you can start free with no login.

For the full experience the App Store lists a weekly subscription at $1.99, a monthly at $3.99 and a yearly at $37.99, and the version notes mention a new weekly plan. The rating is 4.9 from more than 23,000 ratings, the highest on this list.

It works well if structure and encouragement matter more to you than precise tracking. If you want an app that tells you what is overdue based on your own home, Tody fits better.

Pros

• Pre-loaded morning, afternoon and evening routines
• Zone-based room lists
• Starts free with no login

Cons

• Full features need a subscription
• Pricing includes weekly, monthly and yearly options

4. Cozi

• Best for: Families who want one shared planner
• Starting price: Free
• Free plan: Yes
• Website: cozi.com

Cozi is a family organizer rather than a cleaning app. It puts a shared calendar, grocery lists, to-do lists and a meal planner in one place, and chore checklists for the kids can live in the to-do lists. The whole family shares one account and everyone sees updates in real time.

It is free, with ads, and Cozi Gold is offered on the web or by in-app purchase for $39 for an ad-free experience and extra features. The site does not state the billing period in the text we read, so check it in the app.

The trade-off is depth. Cozi will not track how long since you cleaned the oven or tell you what is overdue. It is a good choice if your problem is coordinating the family, not planning the cleaning itself.

Pros

• Free to use on iPhone, Android and web
• Shared calendar, lists and meal planner
• Huge user base with 4.8 from about 400,000 App Store ratings

Cons

• Not a dedicated cleaning scheduler
• Cozi Gold costs $39 to remove ads

5. Home Routines

• Best for: Gentle routines on Apple devices
• Starting price: Free
• Free plan: Yes
• Website: homeroutines.app

Home Routines is a calmer take on cleaning. It lets you build checklists that reset automatically, give a gold star for each completed task and focus on one thing at a time. Its Focus Zones feature supports detailed cleaning and decluttering lists with a looping schedule, including a FlyLady-compatible schedule.

The app is free with optional extras. The App Store lists a monthly subscription at $1.99 and an annual one at $19.99, and the website says the subscription covers your whole Apple family. It works on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple Vision, and the site describes it as an iOS app.

It is a good option for anyone who gets overwhelmed by long lists. The limits are the Apple-only support and the small number of ratings for the new app, which means less public feedback.

Pros

• Core features are free
• One Thing mode shows a single task at a time
• Lists reset overnight without streak pressure

Cons

• iPhone and Apple platforms only
• Few ratings so far (76 on the App Store)

6. Nipto

• Best for: Roommates and couples sharing chores
• Starting price: Free
• Free plan: Yes
• Website: nipto.app

Nipto is about fairness. Every chore earns points, players compete through the week, a winner is chosen and scores reset. It rotates tasks between people based on who did them last, and the site mentions thank-you hearts for bonus points and a way for kids without phones to take part.

The free plan allows 5 cleaning schedules, and Premium adds unlimited schedules, parental approval for kids' tasks, stats and widgets. The App Store lists Premium at $1.99 monthly or $12.99 annually, with a third Premium listing at $17.99 that does not give a billing period. The site claims over a million downloads, and the App Store rating is 4.7 from about 900 ratings.

It is a better fit for splitting chores than for deciding what needs cleaning. Pair it with your own checklist if you want a full cleaning plan.

Pros

• Points and weekly winner make chores a game
• Rotates tasks based on who did it last
• Works on iPhone and Android

Cons

• Free plan has only 5 schedules
• Parental controls and history need Premium

7. Tidy

• Best for: Guided plans and seasonal checklists
• Starting price: $4.99 per month
• Free plan: Yes
• Website: tidy-cleaning-schedule.web.app

Tidy is aimed at people who feel overwhelmed and want a guided start. It generates a daily cleaning checklist, includes cleaning insights from experts and seasonal checklists, and shows your progress to keep you motivated.

The app is free to download with an optional subscription. The App Store description lists one month at $4.99 or one year at $29.99, and says the subscription gives you a personal cleaning plan and premium content. It also notes that cancellation is not allowed during an active subscription period, so read the terms before you buy.

Tidy has fewer ratings than Tody or Sweepy, with 4.7 from about 1,900. It is a reasonable choice for beginners who want hand-holding, and a weaker one for households that need sharing and rotation.

Pros

• Automatically generated daily checklist
• Seasonal cleaning checklists
• Available on iPhone and Android

Cons

• Personal cleaning plan and premium content need a subscription
• No cancellation during an active subscription period

8. Spotless

• Best for: A simple per-room task list
• Starting price: Free
• Free plan: Yes
• Website: spotlessapp.net

Spotless is a simple household task manager. You set up rooms, create task lists for each one, and see at a glance how much each task needs cleaning, with reminders at times you choose. Its website says it is free to download and try.

The App Store lists an Unlimited tasks purchase at $4.99, a yearly full-access plan at $9.99, a monthly one at $1.99 and a lifetime option at $49.99. The site says household members can join and share rooms and tasks for free and also says a subscription is required, so check who needs to pay before you set up a shared home.

It is the cheapest way to get a due-tracking app if you do not mind a plain design. It runs on iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision, and the App Store rating is 4.5 from about 1,300 ratings.

Pros

• Clear room-by-room task lists with cleanliness at a glance
• Household members join free
• Offers a lifetime option

Cons

• Free version limits tasks
• Sharing terms are not fully clear on the site

9. Chorsee

• Best for: Parents tracking chores and allowance
• Starting price: See website
• Free plan: Yes
• Website: chorsee.com

Chorsee is a chores and allowance tracker for families. You create a profile for each family member, schedule chores daily, weekly, monthly or on specific days, and assign them to one person, rotate them or leave them up for grabs. You can choose allowance, points or no rewards, and require photo proof for specific chores.

Kids get their own child-mode devices with access only to their chore list. The App Store lists several purchase options, from $8.99 monthly and $39.99 yearly to lifetime options at $119.99 and $224.99, without clearly explaining each, so confirm the price in the app.

It is best for parents who want kids to earn money or points. If you only need a cleaning schedule for adults, Tody or Spotless will be simpler.

Pros

• Chores, points or allowance and rewards in one app
• Photo proof for chores
• Child mode on kids' devices

Cons

• Pricing is confusing, with several tiers
• More of a chore tracker than a cleaning planner

How we picked these

We looked for apps that a US household can use today to plan, schedule and share cleaning, and we mixed dedicated cleaning planners with family and chore apps. We compared each vendor's website, App Store listing and in-app purchase prices, along with the rating shown on the US App Store on 24 October 2026. We did not run hands-on tests, and we only call out what the vendors and listings say.

We weighed the free plan, the cost of sharing with a household, how each app decides what is due, and whether it works on both iPhone and Android. Prices can differ by country and change often.

How to choose a cleaning schedule app

Start with how you want the app to decide what to clean. The right answer depends on your household, not on a ranking.

Pick a planning style

Some apps track how overdue each task is, such as Tody, Spotless and Sweepy. Others give you routines and zones, like FlyLady and Home Routines. A third group makes chores a points game, like Nipto and Chorsee. Choose the style you will actually follow, since the best plan is the one you keep using.

Check what sharing costs

If more than one person will use the app, look at what it costs to share the plan. Tody needs Premium+, Spotless's site mentions a subscription requirement alongside free household members, and Cozi shares for free. A cheap individual plan can turn expensive once the household joins.

Confirm your devices

Several apps here are Apple-only or Apple-first. Tody, Nipto, Tidy, Cozi, Sweepy and FlyLady have Android listings, while Home Routines and Spotless describe Apple platforms. Check before you commit your household.

Know what these apps do not cover

These apps help you plan your own cleaning. If you want to hire someone, that is a different category of booking apps, and it is not covered here.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best cleaning schedule app?

For most households we would start with Tody, which has a free core plan and tracks how overdue each task is. FlyLady is a strong alternative if you prefer routines and zones, and Nipto suits roommates who want fair chore sharing.

Is there a free cleaning app?

Yes. Tody has a free core plan with no ads, Cozi is free, Home Routines has free core features, and Nipto, Spotless and FlyLady let you start free. Free plans limit sharing, tasks or features, so check the details.

What is the best house cleaning app for families with kids?

Chorsee and Nipto are built around points, rewards and kid profiles, and Cozi works as a free shared family planner. Tody covers cleaning well if you pay for household sharing.

What is the best home cleaning app for Android?

Tody, Nipto, Tidy, Cozi, Sweepy and FlyLady all have Android listings. Home Routines and Spotless focus on Apple devices, so skip them if you use Android.

Do these apps clean the house for me?

No. They are planners and reminders, and some add game features to motivate you. If you want to pay someone to clean, you need a booking service instead.

Sources

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