What can Earnest do?
Earnest is an earning-first launcher and parental tool for Android. Kids finish real tasks to earn minutes and coins, a parent approves with a PIN, and earned minutes unlock the apps you chose. Below is every piece of the app, with an honest note on what already works and what is coming to the first release.
Time Bank
Earned minutes bank up, then get spent to unlock the reward apps you chose.
Learn moreQuests
One-off, daily, or weekly tasks with categories, optional photo proof, and a learning bonus.
Learn moreReward Shop
Coins buy real rewards you set, like a movie night, ice cream, or five dollars.
Learn moreScreen-time rewards
Kids spend minutes to unlock the specific apps you picked, and a countdown keeps it fair.
Learn moreSchedules and bedtime
Bedtime and school windows lock the reward apps, with an easy parent override.
Learn morePIN approval
A parent PIN hashed with PBKDF2, plus a fast approvals queue for waiting tasks.
Learn moreGamification
XP, levels, daily streaks with bonus minutes, seven badges, and a shield mascot.
Learn moreMultiple kids
Each child gets their own quests, bank, and avatar, with an age-tiered interface.
Learn moreEnforcement
How blocking works, honestly: a friction-free Basic mode and an optional Max protection mode.
Learn morePrivacy
Offline by design: no account, no ads, no content interception, and no data collection.
Learn moreBuilding in the open means the roadmap is public. Anything not yet shipped is labelled honestly, and you can follow progress on the roadmap.
Start with the core loop
The fastest way to understand Earnest is to watch one task become earned screen time. It takes about a minute to read.