Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Orbit Hero and how it can help your family build great habits.
What is Orbit Hero?
Orbit Hero is a gamified task management app designed for families. It helps parents assign chores and tasks to children while making the experience fun through XP points, rewards, streaks, and themed adventures. Parents get a dashboard to manage everything, while children see tasks as exciting quests.
What age group is Orbit Hero designed for?
Orbit Hero is designed for children ages 6-17 and beyond. The app offers different themes (Cute, Cyber, Sport, Magic) that appeal to various age groups, making it suitable for both younger children and teenagers.
Is Orbit Hero free to use?
Yes, Orbit Hero is free to download and use. The app includes all core features for managing family tasks, earning XP, and claiming rewards at no cost.
How do the reward systems work?
Orbit Hero offers three reward systems: 1) XP Points that children earn for completing tasks and can redeem for rewards you set, 2) Streaks that encourage daily consistency by tracking consecutive days of task completion, and 3) Parent-set rewards that you customize based on what motivates your children. Learn more about reward partnerships on our Partners page.
Can I approve tasks before my child gets credit?
Yes! Orbit Hero includes an Approval Workflow feature. When children mark tasks as complete, parents receive a notification and can verify the work before XP is awarded. This ensures tasks are actually completed to your standards.
Is my child's data safe?
Absolutely. Orbit Hero is designed with privacy in mind and complies with COPPA and GDPR-K regulations for children's data protection. We collect minimal data necessary for the app to function and never sell personal information. Read our full Privacy Policy for details, or learn how to delete your account.
What devices does Orbit Hero support?
Orbit Hero is currently available for Android devices through the Google Play Store. We are working on expanding to more platforms in the future.
Can multiple children use the app?
Yes! Parents can add multiple children to their family account. Each child gets their own Hero Mode profile with personalized themes, XP tracking, and rewards, while parents maintain oversight through a single dashboard.
How do I get started with Orbit Hero?
Getting started is easy: 1) Download the app from Google Play Store, 2) Create your parent account, 3) Add your children to your family, 4) Set up tasks and rewards, 5) Let the adventure begin! Your children will see tasks as quests and start earning XP immediately.
Can I customize the rewards my children can earn?
Yes! You have complete control over the reward system. Set custom rewards like screen time, allowance, special outings, or anything that motivates your children. You determine how much XP each reward costs, giving you full flexibility.