# Gamified Homework Apps Gradestar Lets Children Earn Rewards For Completing Their Homework By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-03-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homework-app References: [metro.us](http://www.metro.us/lifestyle/a-new-app-aims-to-end-homework-battles/zsJpcy---PZER5neqctiM/) & [gradestar](http://www.gradestar.com/) Gradestar is a new homework app that is designed to make it easier than ever for parents to motivate their children to finish their assignments on time. Think of this homework app is a modern version of the old-school star chart. Parents can use the app to tempt children with [rewards for positive behaviors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-habits) such as completing assignments or even doing chores. Student users can accumulate 'gradestars' and redeem them for rewards. The app works with both Gradestar-generated awards as well as rewards specially determined by the parents themselves. Ultimately, this homework app [gamifies homework assignments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productivity-applications) in order to motivate children to do their work, in the process making it easier for parents to reward their children for their productivity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gamified Learning:** Gamifying educational activities to motivate and engage students. - **Personalized Incentives:** Using individualized rewards and incentives to encourage desired behaviors. - **Parent-child Collaboration:** Creating platforms that facilitate communication and cooperation between parents and children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education Technology:** Developing innovative solutions that increase student engagement and motivation. - **Child Development:** Utilizing technology to support children's cognitive and behavioral growth. - **Parenting Support:** Providing tools and resources to help parents effectively motivate and manage their children's educational activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Friendly Habit-Forming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitforming-apps.md) - [Gamified Task Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorequest.md) - [Gamified Nighttime Reading](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storymate.md) - [Gamified Children's Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-productivity.md) - [Gamified Chore Tracking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chore-tracking.md) - [Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/financial-lessons-for-kids.md) - [Gamified Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-productive.md) - [Habit-Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dallies.md) - [Gamified Task Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mytasking.md)