Tasks
Tasks are the heart of Questmo! They transform everyday chores into exciting quests that children complete to earn XP and level up.
Note
Quest Note: Tasks are called “Quests” in the app to make chores more exciting for kids!
How Tasks Work
The Task Lifecycle:
Parents/Co-Parents create and assign tasks
Children see tasks in their “Quest Log”
Children complete tasks and submit for approval
Parents/Co-Parents approve or reject submissions
Children collect XP after approval
Achievements unlock based on task milestones
Creating Tasks (Parents & Co-Parents)
Step-by-Step Task Creation
Go to the Tasks tab in the bottom navigation
Tap the + (Plus) button in the bottom-right corner
Fill in the task details:
Task Name (Required)
The title of the task that children will see.
Examples: - “Clean your room” - “Do homework” - “Water the plants” - “Practice piano for 30 minutes”
Tip
Power-Up Tip: Be specific! Instead of “Clean room,” try “Clean room: make bed, pick up toys, organize desk”
Description (Optional)
Add detailed instructions or requirements.
Examples: - “Make sure to vacuum under the bed” - “Complete all math worksheets” - “Water all plants in the living room and kitchen”
Note
Quest Note: Children can tap on tasks to see the full description before starting!
XP Reward (Required)
Set how many experience points the task is worth.
Typical XP values: - Easy tasks (5-10 min): 10-25 XP - Medium tasks (15-30 min): 30-50 XP - Hard tasks (30+ min): 60-100 XP - Epic tasks (1+ hour): 100-250 XP
Tip
Power-Up Tip: Match XP to effort! More time-consuming tasks should give more XP to keep kids motivated.
Task Category (Required)
Choose a category to organize tasks:
Chores: Household cleaning tasks
Homework: School-related work
Creative: Arts, crafts, music practice
Physical: Exercise, sports, outdoor activities
Personal Care: Hygiene, organization
Other: Anything else!
See also
XP Boost: Categories unlock category-specific achievements like “Chore Master” or “Creative Genius”!
Difficulty Level (Required)
Set the difficulty:
Easy: Simple, quick tasks
Medium: Standard chores requiring some effort
Hard: Challenging tasks needing focus and time
Note
Quest Note: Completing hard tasks unlocks special achievements!
Assign To (Required)
Choose which child should complete this task:
Select a specific child from the dropdown
Tasks appear in that child’s Quest Log immediately
Tip
Power-Up Tip: Create similar tasks and assign to multiple children to make chores fair!
Add Photo (Optional)
Attach a photo to show what “done” looks like:
Tap Add Photo
Take a new photo or choose from gallery
The photo appears on the task card
Examples: - Show a clean room for “Clean your room” - Photo of completed worksheet for “Do homework” - Before/after comparison
Tip
Power-Up Tip: Photos reduce confusion! Kids know exactly what’s expected.
Recurring Pattern (Optional)
Make tasks repeat automatically (see Recurring Tasks section below).
Due Date (Optional)
Set a deadline for task completion:
Tap Set Due Date
Choose date and time
Children see a countdown timer
Note
Quest Note: Tasks past their due date show a red “Overdue” badge, but can still be completed!
Save the Task
After filling in details, tap Create Task at the bottom. The task:
Appears in your Tasks tab
Shows in the assigned child’s Quest Log
Sends a push notification to the child
Important
Achievement Unlocked: Your first task created! Now watch your child complete it and earn XP!
Viewing Tasks (All Roles)
Parent/Co-Parent View
From the Tasks tab, you see:
All Tasks: List of all family tasks
Filter Options: - By status (Pending, Completed, Approved) - By child - By category
Task Cards showing: - Task name and XP - Assigned child - Status badge - Due date (if set)
Child View (Quest Log)
Children see their personal “Quest Log” with:
Available Quests: Tasks ready to complete
In Progress: Tasks marked as started
Waiting for Approval: Submitted tasks
Completed: Approved tasks with collected XP
Tip
Power-Up Tip: Children can tap any task to see full details, photos, and instructions!
Completing Tasks (Children)
Step-by-Step Completion
Open Quest Log: Go to the Tasks tab
Choose a Quest: Tap on any available task
Read Details: Check the description and photo
Do the Task: Complete the real-world chore
Mark Complete: Tap Submit for Approval
Wait for Approval: Parents review and approve
Collect XP: Tap Collect XP after approval
Note
Quest Note: You can’t collect XP until a parent approves! This keeps everyone honest.
Submission Options
When submitting a task, children can:
Add a photo showing the completed work
Add a note describing what they did
Just tap Submit (photos/notes optional)
Tip
Power-Up Tip: Adding photos helps parents approve faster!
Approving Tasks (Parents & Co-Parents)
Approval Workflow
You receive a push notification when a child submits a task
Go to the Tasks tab
Tap on the submitted task
Review the submission (check photos/notes if provided)
Choose:
Approve: Child can collect XP
Reject: Send back for re-doing
Approving a Task
Tap Approve
Task status changes to “Approved”
Child receives a notification
XP is ready to collect
Tip
Power-Up Tip: Approve quickly! Fast approval keeps kids motivated and engaged.
Rejecting a Task
Tap Reject
Add a note explaining why (required)
Task goes back to child’s Quest Log
Child sees your note and can redo the task
Note
Quest Note: Rejection notes help kids learn what’s expected. Be specific and encouraging!
Example rejection notes: - “Great start! Please also vacuum under the bed.” - “Almost there! Don’t forget to organize your desk.” - “Nice try! Let’s put the toys in the bin, not just under the bed.”
Collecting XP (Children)
After a task is approved:
You receive a “Quest Complete!” notification
Go to the Tasks tab
Find the approved task
Tap Collect XP
Watch the confetti animation and hear the success sound!
Your XP total increases
Check if you leveled up!
Important
Achievement Unlocked: Collecting XP is the best part! Don’t forget to claim your hard-earned points.
Recurring Tasks
Recurring tasks automatically repeat on a schedule, perfect for daily chores!
Creating a Recurring Task
Follow the normal task creation steps
Toggle Recurring to ON
Choose a pattern:
Recurrence Patterns
Daily: Repeats every day
Example: “Make your bed”
Generates 3 tasks ahead
Weekly: Repeats on specific days
Example: “Take out trash” (Mondays and Thursdays)
Choose which days of the week
Generates 3 tasks ahead
Monthly: Repeats on a specific date
Example: “Clean closet” (1st of each month)
Choose the day of the month
Generates 3 tasks ahead
Custom: Set your own interval
Example: “Water plants” (Every 3 days)
Choose number of days between repeats
How Recurring Tasks Work
Smart Generation: System creates 3 pending instances at a time
No Flooding: You never see more than 3 future instances
Auto-Creation: When you complete one, a new one generates automatically
End Date Support: Set an end date to stop recurrence
Notifications: Each instance sends a separate notification
Tip
Power-Up Tip: Recurring tasks save time! Set them up once and they repeat forever.
Managing Recurring Tasks
From the Tasks tab:
Tap the Recurring Templates icon (top-right)
See all your recurring task templates
View two tabs:
Active: Currently repeating tasks
Expired: Ended recurring tasks
Tap any template to:
Edit the template (changes apply to future instances)
Pause the recurrence
Delete the template
Change the end date
Note
Quest Note: Editing a template only affects future instances. Already created tasks stay unchanged.
Recurring Task Notifications
Children receive:
Daily Reminder: At 6 AM UTC for that day’s recurring tasks
Individual Notifications: One per task instance
Smart Timing: Only notifies if the instance isn’t completed
See also
XP Boost: Complete recurring tasks daily to build streaks and unlock streak achievements!
Task Categories & Achievements
Achievement Categories
Tasks unlock achievements based on:
Total Tasks: 1, 100, 500, 1000 tasks completed
Category Tasks: Complete tasks in each category
Difficulty: Complete hard tasks
Streaks: Complete tasks X days in a row
Speed: Complete tasks quickly
Time of Day: Early bird, night owl achievements
See also
XP Boost: See the full achievement list in Achievements
Task Tips & Best Practices
For Parents
Start Small: Begin with 2-3 simple tasks to build habits
Be Specific: Detailed descriptions prevent misunderstandings
Fair XP: Match XP to effort and time required
Use Photos: Show what “done” looks like
Quick Approval: Approve within 24 hours to maintain motivation
Positive Rejection: Rejection notes should be encouraging
Recurring Tasks: Automate daily chores to save time
Consistent Schedule: Create tasks at the same time daily
Tip
Power-Up Tip: Mix easy and hard tasks! Quick wins keep kids engaged while challenging tasks provide growth.
For Children
Read Carefully: Check the description before starting
Check Photos: Look at reference photos if provided
Ask Questions: Not sure? Ask your parents before starting
Take Photos: Submit photos of your completed work
Be Thorough: Do the whole task, not just part of it
Submit Quickly: Don’t wait - submit as soon as you finish
Collect XP Fast: Approved tasks? Collect XP right away!
Build Streaks: Complete tasks daily for bonus achievements
Tip
Power-Up Tip: Do your hardest quest first! It feels amazing to tackle the big challenge early.
Troubleshooting Tasks
Task Not Showing Up?
Check your internet connection
Force close and reopen the app
Make sure the task was assigned to you (children)
Verify the task wasn’t deleted (parents)
Can’t Submit a Task?
Ensure the task is assigned to you
Check if the task is already submitted
Verify you have an internet connection
Try force closing and reopening the app
Approval Not Working?
Check if you have approval permissions (Co-Parents)
Ensure the task is actually submitted
Verify internet connection
Try refreshing the task list
See also
XP Boost: Still having issues? See Troubleshooting for more solutions!
Task Statistics
Track your task performance:
For Children
View your stats from the Home screen dashboard:
Total tasks completed
Current streak (consecutive days)
Tasks completed this week
XP earned from tasks
Completion rate percentage
For Parents
View family analytics from the Analytics tab:
Tasks created vs completed
Completion rate per child
Average approval time
Most completed categories
Task completion trends (7/30/90 days)
Export PDF reports (premium feature)
Important
Achievement Unlocked: Tasks are the foundation of Questmo! Master the task system and watch your family transform chores into adventures!
Next Steps
Now that you understand tasks:
Set up rewards so kids have goals to work toward (Rewards)
Explore achievements to add extra motivation (Achievements)
Customize avatars as visual progress indicators (Avatars)
Tip
Power-Up Tip: The magic formula: Tasks → XP → Rewards → Motivation → More Tasks! Keep the cycle going!