App Profile: Acorns Early: Kids Money App
Android / Games / Puzzles
Acorns Early: Kids Money App
Installs:
Rating:
4.32
Total Reviews:
889
Top Countries:
US
< $5k
/mo
40k
/mo
Reviews: What People Think About Acorns Early: Kids Money App
CoachJoe82
Rating: 4/5
This program is well designed with plenty of options to teach your kid about money and how to use/save it. One issue is with the child verification link in the app. The link in the app sends a message to the child’s email, but the link in the email directs you over to the GoHenry app (which is the old program, though designed exactly like Acorns Early to help with the transition to the new program) but it doesn’t update the account in Acorns Early. Fixing that programming glitch would make setup much smoother. Can’t wait to have my kid get started with the new card and earning potential.
allblackrugby
Rating: 2/5
While the concept of Acorn Early is solid for teaching kids about money management, there’s a significant problem with their payment processing capabilities that parents should know about.
When my daughter needed a refund from Etsy (a routine merchant refund), Acorn Early claimed they “cannot process it” because it wasn’t a “reversal of the original charge.” This makes no sense - standard debit cards handle merchant refunds as credit transactions all the time.
Acorn’s customer service insisted this was a limitation of their system. Additionally, during one call, they admitted to having system issues that are causing transaction logs to be inaccurate - which raises serious concerns about account monitoring and reconciliation.
This means if your child needs any kind of refund - whether from a return, cancellation, or even fraud protection - you may be stuck fighting with both the merchant and Acorn to get the money back. Worse, you can’t even trust that the transaction history you’re seeing is accurate.
The Bottom Line: If you’re looking for a debit card for your child, consider options from traditional banks that have full payment processing capabilities. The investment features are nice, but basic banking functions like processing refunds should work seamlessly.
Would I recommend? Not until they fix their payment processing limitations.
HavenV
Rating: 5/5
We haven’t really let our daughter (7) use apps and she is so excited about getting to do money missions on this one! We both get a little notification when she gets her savings account deposit from me on Saturdays, and we set it so that a small amount of that goes to her debit card (with a design she picked, with her name on it and everything!) for spending. We have been using this for a year before the app became Acorns Early and was still GoHenry. She learns in the app on her own and will bring questions or discussion topics to us about money and how the world works. I had no education on this stuff until I was a teen, it makes me feel so proud that I’m raising a kid who has a great foundation and will continue to learn as she grows.
About Acorns Early: Kids Money App
Acorns Early (formerly GoHenry) is the smart money app and debit card for your kids that teaches them financial wellness and the value of money. Young people aged 6-18 can learn about earning, saving, and smart spending with features like automated allowance, task lists, and gamified educational quizzes and videos. Then they can practice their skills in the real world with their own debit card. All while parents watch and guide with flexible parental controls.
ACORNS EARLY FEATURES:
- AUTOMATED ALLOWANCE
Automated weekly allowance teaches budgeting skills and that once their money is gone, it's gone.
- SAVING & BUDGETING
Make saving a habit with child-led savings goals that parents can lock and unlock.
- IN-APP TASK LISTS
Teach the power of earning by sending rewards for completed chores.
- BITE-SIZED LESSONS
Boost your child's financial literacy with in-app Money Missions. On average, kids transfer over 30% more into their savings in the first month after completing one.
- THEIR OWN PREPAID CARD
Your child can practice their new skills in the real world with their own kids' debit card — and choose from 45+ designs.
- TRAVEL ABROAD FEE-FREE
One less thing to worry about on vacation with fee-free transactions overseas.
- MONEY SKILLS UNLOCKED
Your child can learn money management skills by keeping tabs on their own cash flow in-app.
- ATM WITHDRAWAL
Heading somewhere that only takes cash? Your child can withdraw money at ATMs.
ACORNS EARLY PARENT FEATURES:
- QUICK AND EASY TRANSFERS
Send money anytime with scheduled allowance and instant transfers.
- INCENTIVIZE CHORES
Set task lists and send rewards for completed chores.
- SPENDING VISIBILITY
Track your kid's money with real-time notifications straight to your phone.
- FLEXIBLE CONTROLS
Choose when, where, and how much your child spends — and change your preferences anytime in-app.
- FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Friends and family can send money straight to your child's card with Giftlinks and Relatives accounts.
- JUST FOR YOU
Find insights and tips to support your child's financial education in the Parent Space.
- GIVING MADE EASY
Teach your child the value of helping others with optional charitable donations in-app.
ACORNS EARLY TEEN EXTRA FEATURES: YOU`LL NEED A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO SIGN YOU UP
- THE ACCOUNT THAT GROWS WITH YOU
Grow your independence with a smart debit card and 13+ account with features just for teens.
- SPLIT THE BILL
Request or send money with friends on Acorns Early at any time.
- REQUEST MONEY, GET PAID
Get paid in person with QR codes — even if that person doesn't use Acorns Early.
- SAVINGS YOU CONTROL
Set savings goals in-app for those must-have purchases.
- READY FOR YOUR SIDE HUSTLE
Get paid wages straight to your account with Direct Deposits (14+).
- FREE TO PAY AWAY
Set off and explore with fee-free transactions overseas.
- MAP YOUR SPENDING
Stay on top of your spending habits by tracking your cash flow with spending maps.
LET'S GET STARTED!
1. Sign up today
2. Download the app & learn instantly with Money Missions
3. Parents can set allowance, chores, and add money
4. Activate your card when it arrives in 5-7 days
PRICING
Acorns Early comes included in the Gold subscription ($12/mo).
If you're interested in the Acorns Early only, it's $5/mo for 1 kid, and $10/mo for 2-4 kids.
54k+ 5 star reviews worldwide (Trustpilot, App Stores).
© GoHenry Inc. ("Acorns Early"). Acorns Early is not a bank. The Acorns Early card is issued by Community Federal Savings Bank, member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International.
https://www.gohenry.com/us/terms-and-conditions/
Acorns Early Address: 5300 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92617 USA
ACORNS EARLY FEATURES:
- AUTOMATED ALLOWANCE
Automated weekly allowance teaches budgeting skills and that once their money is gone, it's gone.
- SAVING & BUDGETING
Make saving a habit with child-led savings goals that parents can lock and unlock.
- IN-APP TASK LISTS
Teach the power of earning by sending rewards for completed chores.
- BITE-SIZED LESSONS
Boost your child's financial literacy with in-app Money Missions. On average, kids transfer over 30% more into their savings in the first month after completing one.
- THEIR OWN PREPAID CARD
Your child can practice their new skills in the real world with their own kids' debit card — and choose from 45+ designs.
- TRAVEL ABROAD FEE-FREE
One less thing to worry about on vacation with fee-free transactions overseas.
- MONEY SKILLS UNLOCKED
Your child can learn money management skills by keeping tabs on their own cash flow in-app.
- ATM WITHDRAWAL
Heading somewhere that only takes cash? Your child can withdraw money at ATMs.
ACORNS EARLY PARENT FEATURES:
- QUICK AND EASY TRANSFERS
Send money anytime with scheduled allowance and instant transfers.
- INCENTIVIZE CHORES
Set task lists and send rewards for completed chores.
- SPENDING VISIBILITY
Track your kid's money with real-time notifications straight to your phone.
- FLEXIBLE CONTROLS
Choose when, where, and how much your child spends — and change your preferences anytime in-app.
- FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Friends and family can send money straight to your child's card with Giftlinks and Relatives accounts.
- JUST FOR YOU
Find insights and tips to support your child's financial education in the Parent Space.
- GIVING MADE EASY
Teach your child the value of helping others with optional charitable donations in-app.
ACORNS EARLY TEEN EXTRA FEATURES: YOU`LL NEED A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO SIGN YOU UP
- THE ACCOUNT THAT GROWS WITH YOU
Grow your independence with a smart debit card and 13+ account with features just for teens.
- SPLIT THE BILL
Request or send money with friends on Acorns Early at any time.
- REQUEST MONEY, GET PAID
Get paid in person with QR codes — even if that person doesn't use Acorns Early.
- SAVINGS YOU CONTROL
Set savings goals in-app for those must-have purchases.
- READY FOR YOUR SIDE HUSTLE
Get paid wages straight to your account with Direct Deposits (14+).
- FREE TO PAY AWAY
Set off and explore with fee-free transactions overseas.
- MAP YOUR SPENDING
Stay on top of your spending habits by tracking your cash flow with spending maps.
LET'S GET STARTED!
1. Sign up today
2. Download the app & learn instantly with Money Missions
3. Parents can set allowance, chores, and add money
4. Activate your card when it arrives in 5-7 days
PRICING
Acorns Early comes included in the Gold subscription ($12/mo).
If you're interested in the Acorns Early only, it's $5/mo for 1 kid, and $10/mo for 2-4 kids.
54k+ 5 star reviews worldwide (Trustpilot, App Stores).
© GoHenry Inc. ("Acorns Early"). Acorns Early is not a bank. The Acorns Early card is issued by Community Federal Savings Bank, member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International.
https://www.gohenry.com/us/terms-and-conditions/
Acorns Early Address: 5300 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92617 USA
File size: 116443136
Launched countries: US
Minimum OS version: 14.0
Release Date: 1731916800000
Published by Acorns Grow Incorporated
Website url: https://www.acorns.com/early/
Publisher country: US
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