Reward Chart Designer
Work out how many stars a reward should cost so it stays motivating rather than instantly won.
A reward costing 21 stars at three a day over a week requires a 100% success rate, which is why charts that look reasonable to adults collapse in the first bad week.
Reward Chart Designer
Frequently asked
Is the Reward Chart Designer free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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