Comparison · Updated 2026-04-20
KidCash vs. RoosterMoney
RoosterMoney started as a UK pocket-money tracker and was acquired by NatWest in 2021. Its free tier is a ledger — much like KidCash — but the paid "Plus" tier adds a prepaid card (UK only). In the US it's available as an app-only ledger with chores, allowance, and savings goals.
Pick KidCash if
US families who want more than a stripped-down free tracker — printable QR bills, Siri/Alexa/Watch, public profiles, and a modern UI that's actively developed.
Pick RoosterMoney if
UK families who want a prepaid card tied to an allowance tracker under the NatWest umbrella, or US families comfortable with a basic free ledger and nothing beyond it.
Feature comparison
| Feature | KidCash | RoosterMoney |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes — 1 kid free forever | Yes — tracker-only |
| Cost for full feature set | $99/yr (1–3 kids) | ~£25/yr (UK only) |
| US support | ✓ | Partial — no card in US |
| Printable QR bills | ✓ | — |
| Chores & allowance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Siri / Apple Watch | ✓ | — |
| Alexa skill | ✓ | — |
| Public kid profile pages | ✓ | — |
| Savings goals & interest | ✓ | ✓ |
| No money held in custody | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing
KidCash
- Free — 1 kid forever
- Family — $99/year (1–3 kids)
- Big Family — $129/year (4+ kids)
No per-kid fees. No card fees.
RoosterMoney
Free tracker tier (US & UK)
- Rooster Plus (UK) — ~£24.99/yr per family with prepaid cards
The US experience is effectively the free tracker; cards are UK-only.
Why families switch to KidCash
- ✓Flat family pricing — $99/yr for up to 3 kids, $129/yr for 4+. No per-kid fees.
- ✓You control the money. KidCash tracks balances; the actual cash stays in your bank, their piggy bank, or wherever you want.
- ✓Siri, Apple Watch, and Alexa built in. Check or log transactions hands-free.
- ✓Printable QR "bills" let kids hold physical money that redeems to their balance.
- ✓No ads, no data sold, no investing upsells aimed at kids.
FAQ
Is RoosterMoney available in the US?
The app works in the US, but the prepaid card (Rooster Plus) is UK-only. So in the US you essentially get the free tracker tier.
How does KidCash differ from the RoosterMoney free tier?
KidCash adds printable QR bills, Siri/Apple Watch/Alexa, savings interest with flat or percentage schedules, public kid profile pages, and Money School courses. Free covers 1 kid; Family is $99/yr for up to 3 kids, and Big Family is $129/yr for 4+ kids.
Can I switch from RoosterMoney to KidCash?
Yes. RoosterMoney doesn't offer a data export, so you'll recreate your kids and set their starting balances manually. It takes about 5 minutes.
Try KidCash free
1 kid free forever. No credit card required.
Information about RoosterMoney reflects publicly posted details at time of writing (2026-04-20). Pricing and features may change — check RoosterMoney's site for the most current info.