SparkReset
SparkReset gives you one small tidying task that fits the room you're in, the energy you have and the time you've got, then times it for you. Swap it, pause it or finish early. There's never a backlog of missed chores, and your history stays on your device.
Created and designed by ECONTEUR LLC.
What it does
For anyone who feels buried by chore lists and just wants an easy place to start.
- One task, not a listSparkReset picks a single small task so you can start right away.
- Matched to youTell it the room, your energy and your time, and the task fits all three.
- A built-in timerEach task comes with a timer. Swap, pause or finish early whenever you like.
- No backlog, everSkipped a day? Nothing piles up. The next session starts fresh.
- 129 tasks across 10 roomsThree rooms are free; Premium opens all ten.
- Sparks and a forgiving streakEarn sparks as you go, with a streak that doesn't punish one missed day.
- Private by designNo account needed and no ads. Your history stays on your device.
- Premium extras5- and 10-minute sessions, guided programs, Night Reset, smart pick, recaps and streak shields.
Premium costs $5.99 a month or $29.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan. You can cancel in your App Store or Google Play subscriptions at any time.
How to get SparkReset
- Step 1Install SparkReset from Google Play. The iPhone and iPad app is waiting for App Store review.
- Step 2Choose the room you're in, your energy and the time you have.
- Step 3Start the timer and do the one task in front of you.
SparkReset vs the top alternatives
Side by side with 8 well-known alternatives, from their public pages (checked 2026-10-17). ✓ yes · ◐ partly · ✗ no · — not verified.
| Feature | SparkReset | Tody | Sweepy | FlyLadyPlus | Habitica | Home Routines | OurHome | Unfilth Your Habitat | Donetick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free; $5.99/mo or $29.99/yr | From $9.99 | $3.99/mo | $1.99/wk | $4.99/mo | Free + extras | Free (reported) | $0.99 | Free (self-hosted) |
| Short timed tasks (2/5/10 min) | ✓ | ✗ | ◐ | ◐ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ◐ | ✗ |
| Pick a task by energy level | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Built-in timer | ✓ | ? | ? | ◐ | ✗ | ✓ | ? | ✓ | ✗ |
| Organised by room | 10 rooms | ✓ | ◐ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| No overdue pile | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ◐ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Household sharing | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ? | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free core | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ◐ |
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Sources: Tody (App Store) · Sweepy · Sweepy (App Store) · FlyLadyPlus (App Store) · Habitica (Fitgap) · Home Routines (App Store) · OurHome (iPhoneAddict) · Unfilth Your Habitat (App Store) · Donetick (Railway).
Where SparkReset stands out
- No backlog by designYou get one small task now, not an overdue list. Tody's and Sweepy's due-date schedules build up pending tasks.
- Matched to your energyNone of the eight lets you choose a task by how much energy you have.
- Ready from the first tap129 tasks across 10 rooms, each with a timer, so there's nothing to set up first.
Where others are stronger (honestly)
- Shared householdsTody, Sweepy and OurHome let a whole household share chores and leaderboards.
- Full planned schedulesTody, Sweepy and Home Routines suit people who want every chore on a calendar.
Questions about SparkReset
What is SparkReset?
A tidying app that gives you one small task matched to your room, energy and time, with a timer. There's no list of missed chores waiting for you.
Is SparkReset free?
Yes. The free version includes three of the ten rooms. Premium, at $5.99 a month or $29.99 a year, opens all ten rooms and adds longer sessions, guided programs and more.
SparkReset or Tody?
Tody tracks when each room task is due, with colour indicators and family sync. SparkReset skips due dates and gives you one small task now.
SparkReset or Sweepy?
Sweepy scores tasks by effort and builds a schedule, and its automatic daily schedule is a Premium feature. SparkReset picks a task by your time and energy instead.
What happens if I skip a day?
Nothing piles up. SparkReset has no overdue list, and its streak is forgiving, so the next session simply starts fresh.
Can my household share SparkReset?
Not today. SparkReset keeps your history on your own device. Tody, Sweepy and OurHome offer shared households if you need that.
Does SparkReset have ads?
No. SparkReset contains no advertising.