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Pippin vs ChoreLocks

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Pippin compared with ChoreLocks
DetailPippin logo PippinChoreLocks logo ChoreLocks
What it doesA Mac app that writes and keeps your to-do list from the text on your screen They do the work. They get the reward.
StageMVP Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFree Not given
PricingFree during beta. AI costs depend on your provider: ChatGPT plan costs vary by subscription, Claude API costs $100 to $500 per month in credits, OpenRouter uses pay-per-use pricing. Not given
Key features
  • Auto-updates tasks as they progress in emails and chat apps
  • Recents section shows up to ten rows from the last three days
  • Works with any Mac app that supports macOS Accessibility
  • Local data storage on Mac with no cloud sync
  • Masks passwords, API keys, tokens and sensitive numbers before saving
  • Screen reading checks every 15 seconds via macOS Accessibility
  • Voice chat interface to ask questions and give commands
  • Pause screen awareness for an hour or longer when needed
  • Requires macOS 15 or later with Apple silicon
  • AI photo check that grades fairly by age
  • Real phone locking via Apple Screen Time
  • Legendary Prize system for major rewards
  • Real gift cards attached to rewards
  • Streaks, races, and badges
  • School calendar integration
  • Parent Dashboard on web and mobile
  • Daily rotating store with deals and surprises
  • Family chat with visibility controls
What makes it different
  • Writes tasks automatically from screen text instead of requiring manual typing
  • Keeps to-do list current without manual updates as work progresses
  • Uses your own AI provider instead of running proprietary servers
  • All data stored locally on Mac with no cloud account or server access to screen text
  • Never reads passwords or common password managers like 1Password and Bitwarden
  • Uses AI to verify chores fairly by age rather than just checking them off
  • Real phone locking that genuinely restricts app access until chores are done
  • Includes real gift cards and physical prizes as rewards
  • Sets up entire family in under one minute
  • Automatically adjusts for school schedules and relaxes locks on days off
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)011
Referring domains (Majestic)01

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