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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.\n\nACORNS EARLY FEATURES:\n\n- AUTOMATED ALLOWANCE\nAutomated weekly allowance teaches budgeting skills and that once their money is gone, it's gone.\n\n- SAVING & BUDGETING\nMake saving a habit with child-led savings goals that parents can lock and unlock.\n\n- IN-APP TASK LISTS\nTeach the power of earning by sending rewards for completed chores.\n\n- BITE-SIZED LESSONS\nBoost your child's financial literacy with in-app Money Missions. On average, kids add 30% more to their savings in the first month after completing one.\n\n- THEIR OWN PREPAID CARD\nYour child can practice their new skills in the real world with their own kids' debit card — and choose from 45+ designs.\n\n- TRAVEL ABROAD FEE-FREE\nOne less thing to worry about on vacation with fee-free transactions overseas.\n\n- ATM WITHDRAWAL\nHeading somewhere that only takes cash? Your child can withdraw money at ATMs.\n\nACORNS EARLY PARENT FEATURES:\n\n- QUICK AND EASY TRANSFERS\nSend money anytime with scheduled allowance and instant transfers.\n\n- INCENTIVIZE CHORES\nSet task lists and send rewards for completed chores.\n\n- SPENDING VISIBILITY\nTrack your kid's money with real-time notifications straight to your phone.\n\n- FLEXIBLE CONTROLS\nChoose when, where, and how much your child spends — and change your preferences anytime in-app.\n\n- FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY\nFriends and family can send money straight to your child's card with Giftlinks and Relatives accounts.\n\n- GIVING MADE EASY\nTeach your child the value of helping others with optional charitable donations in-app.\n\nACORNS EARLY TEEN EXTRA FEATURES: YOU`LL NEED A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO SIGN YOU UP\n\n- THE ACCOUNT THAT GROWS WITH YOU\nGrow your independence with a smart debit card and 13+ account with features just for teens.\n\n- SPLIT THE BILL\nRequest or send money with friends on Acorns Early at any time.\n\n- REQUEST MONEY, GET PAID\nGet paid in person with QR codes — even if that person doesn't use Acorns Early.\n\n- SAVINGS YOU CONTROL\nSet savings goals in-app for those must-have purchases.\n\n- READY FOR YOUR SIDE HUSTLE\nGet paid wages straight to your account with Direct Deposits (14+).\n\n- MAP YOUR SPENDING\nStay on top of your spending habits by tracking your cash flow with spending maps.\n\nLET'S GET STARTED!\n1. Sign up today\n2. Download the app & learn instantly with Money Missions\n3. Parents can set allowance, chores, and add money\n4. Activate your card when it arrives in 5-7 days\n\nPRICING\nLite ($8/mo) – Start your kids’ money journey with a smart money app and debit card (up to 4 kids)\nGold ($12/mo) – All the expert tools to grow financial wellness – for you and your family\n\n54k+ 5 star reviews worldwide (Trustpilot, App Stores).\n\nAcorns Early® cards are issued by (1) nbkc bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. or (2) Community Federal Savings Bank, member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International. Cardholder Terms and limits apply. Monthly charges apply until cancelled – see Acorns.com/early for details.\n\nAn Acorns Gold subscription includes investment products accessible only through the separate Acorns app. Investment services are provided by Acorns Advisers, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Brokerage services are provided by Acorns Securities, LLC, an SEC registered Broker Dealer, Member FINRA, SIPC. For more information visit Acorns.com. Additional T&Cs apply.\n\nInvestments are not FDIC-insured, are not a deposit, and may lose value.\n\nhttps://www.acorns.com/early/cardholder-terms/\n\nAcorns Early Address: 5300 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92617 USA","facts":{"developer_id":883324674,"developer_url":"https://www.acorns.com/early/","first_released":"2024-11-18T08:00:00Z","support_url":null,"privacy_url":null,"website_url":null,"app_version":"9.11.0","release_notes":"In this release, we’ve made small improvements and fixed a few issues to keep your app running smoothly.","rating_current_version":4.64971,"rating_count_current_version":10514,"star_counts":null,"genres":["Finance","Lifestyle"],"languages":["EN"],"content_advisories":null,"device_families":null,"made_for_iphone_duo":null,"chart":null},"freshness":{"apple_read_at":"2026-10-24T03:14:13.008Z","catalog_read_at":null,"reviews_checked_at":"2026-10-21T22:42:12.925Z","summary_written_at":"2026-10-16T13:43:49.403Z","placed_at":"2026-10-15T10:34:36.037Z","scored_at":"2026-10-23T23:27:13.000Z"},"editorial":{"one_liner":"Debit card and money app for kids aged 6 to 18, with automated allowance, chore rewards, lessons and parental controls.","what_is":"Acorns Early, formerly GoHenry, is a money app and debit card for children aged 6 to 18. 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