Chore app for roommates & flatmates
The chore app for roommates nobody argues with.
Evenhaus is the shared chore chart for flat-shares, student houses and co-living. It rotates the chores, weighs them by effort and keeps a balance everyone can see.
Free for everyone at home No ads iPhone housemates join on the web
A roommate cleaning schedule to start with
Here is a four-week rotation for three roommates. Copy it, print it, or let Evenhaus run it for you so it never goes out of date.
| Chore | Effort | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean the bathroom | L | L Lena | S Sam | J Jonas | L Lena |
| Clean the kitchen | L | S Sam | J Jonas | L Lena | S Sam |
| Vacuum & mop shared floors | M | J Jonas | L Lena | S Sam | J Jonas |
| Take out trash & recycling | S | L Lena | S Sam | J Jonas | L Lena |
| Wipe counters & stove | S | S Sam | J Jonas | L Lena | S Sam |
| Restock shared supplies | S | J Jonas | L Lena | S Sam | J Jonas |
Why paper roommate chore charts fail
A fridge list can’t do the maths.
It never rotates itself
Someone has to update the chart every week. In Evenhaus, ticking a chore hands it to the next roommate automatically.
It treats every chore the same
Scrubbing the shower is not the same as taking out the recycling. Effort points make big jobs count for more.
It doesn’t show who’s behind
The balance shows each roommate’s share of the work this week and this month, against a fair-share line.
It leaves people out
Invite everyone with a code or link. iPhone roommates join in the browser. Nobody pays to be in the household.
How to set up chores with roommates in 15 minutes
- Walk through the shared spaces together. Kitchen, bathroom, living room, hallway, bins. Write down everything that needs doing, and how often.
- Size every chore. Small (1 point) for quick jobs like taking out the trash, medium (2) for vacuuming or laundry, large (3) for the bathroom or a deep kitchen clean.
- Decide how each chore is assigned. Rotate the unpopular jobs. Give a chore to one person if they genuinely prefer it. Leave small things open for anyone.
- Agree on one rule for missed chores. For example: an overdue chore stays with you until it’s done. Simple rules beat complicated ones.
- Check the balance once a month. If someone is consistently behind, talk about the numbers, not the person.
Want the full list of chores to include? Read our complete guide to roommate chore charts and the household chores list.
Roommate chore questions
How do you make a fair roommate chore chart?
List every recurring chore, give each one an effort size (small, medium or large), and rotate the chores so everyone takes turns. Then compare each roommate’s total effort with the fair share rather than counting chores. Evenhaus does the rotation and the maths for you.
What chores should be on a roommate chore list?
Shared spaces only: kitchen, bathroom, living room, hallway, trash and recycling, shared supplies and anything outdoors. Bedrooms and personal laundry stay off the shared list.
How often should roommates clean the bathroom?
Most flat-shares do a full bathroom clean once a week and a quick wipe of the sink and toilet in between. Make the weekly clean a large (3-point) chore so it counts for what it is.
What if a roommate doesn’t do their chores?
Talk about the numbers, not the person. A shared balance shows who is behind fair share without anyone having to keep score, which makes the conversation shorter and less personal.
Can roommates with iPhones use Evenhaus?
Yes. A native iOS app is coming soon. Until then, send them the invite link and they use Evenhaus in their browser, on the same shared chore list and balance as everyone with the Android app.
Your flat, finally fair.
Create your household, share the link in the group chat, and let Evenhaus keep the rota.
Free for everyone at home No ads iPhone housemates join on the web