Acorns Early Reviews 

3,985
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Considering 593 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight that the mobile application is extremely helpful for teaching children essential financial literacy, budgeting skills, and responsible money management through daily chores. People also warmly appreciate the intuitive user interface, noting that navigating the digital system and setting up family accounts is straightforward. However, some reviewers mentioned ongoing challenges with the payment system. Consumers pointed out that transferring money or adding funds can take too long and sometimes involves frustrating processing delays. A few users also expressed frustration regarding unexpected monthly subscription fees and difficulties resolving unauthorized charges.

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User experience

Customers had positive experiences with user_experience, highlighting that the platform is incredibly easy to... See more

Application

People report positive experiences with app, noting how easy it is to manage children's allowances and teach... See more

Product

Users describe positive interactions with product, expressing appreciation for how it helps children learn... See more

Payment

Reviewers mention ambiguous feedback about payment, highlighting a distinct division in customer experiences.... See more

Value for money

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This makes allowance and spending on my child so easy to manage and keep track of. It's helped both me and my child become more aware and responsible with money. I had an issue with Acorns but with Ac... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We are using our Acorns early to help our grandchildren learn money habits that include saving, giving, and investing. This far it’s offering good money tips to help us help our young family members

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Everything is great! Only critique I have is being able to add funds quickly is difficult. The auto fund is great for maintenance but if I want to add funds to be available immediately it’s not a user... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Helping my daughter become a responsible teenager and teach her good habits with saving/investing money. Also, making it easy for her to understand that money is a means of exchange for spending her t... See more

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Company details

  1. Alternative Financial Services
  2. Investment Banking
  3. Savings Bank

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Acorns Early (formerly GoHenry US) is the smart debit card and learning app for kids that teaches them financial wellness and the value of money. Young people aged 6-18 can learn about earning, saving, and smart spending with features like automated allowance, task lists, and gamified educational quizzes and videos. Then they can practice their skills in the real world with their own debit card. All while parents watch and guide with flexible parental controls.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This card works so well

This card works so well, it allows your child to learn how to be independent along while you are parenting.

2 June 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Lola! Thank you for your 5 star review. We're so happy to hear that Acorns Early is helping you teach your child to be independent. Our goal is to make financial education accessible and enjoyable for families, so it's wonderful to know that our service is supporting you in this important journey! - Naomi 🙂

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great ………..

29 June 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Carl! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review for us, we really appreciate it. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying our service! Please remember that we are always here to support you with anything you need, whether you have questions, need assistance, or just want to share more feedback. You can reach our customer support team anytime by emailing help@acornsearly.com, or you can join our LiveChat service on https://bit.ly/3RX0OHq for real-time help. If you prefer to speak with someone directly, feel free to call us at (855) 739-2859. Our support hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm EST, and Saturday/Sunday from 9am to 5pm EST. - Naomi 🙂

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s very helpful with me and my kids…

It’s very helpful with me and my kids with there own cards, and tells me every information I need to know and lets me know what they spend there money on

28 June 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Alesana! Thank you for your 5-star review. We're so happy to hear that Acorns Early has made a positive difference for you and your family! It's fantastic to hear that our service has been helpful, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. - Naomi 🙂

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I it’s a good thing that I have an…

I it’s a good thing that I have an account for each one of my child. Makes it easier for me to keep track and very convenient to.

28 June 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Thanks for leaving us a review Sophiana, it's lovely to hear that you are enjoying using Acorns early with your family!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good finance app for kids

I like this app for my kids coz it helps with them learning about being financially aware and responsible. They earn from doing chores and it’s so easy for parents or guardians to do it.

27 June 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Gee, Thank you for your positive review! We're so glad to hear that it's easy for you guys to use and it's teaching your kids to be financially aware and responsible!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The app have problem receiving gift…

The app have problem receiving gift from other family members

19 June 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Eric, I'm sorry to hear that you have been having trouble receiving gifts that have been sent to the Acorns Early account. We are keen to get this resolved for you. Please could you kindly call (855) 739-2859, email help@acornsearly.com or join a Livechat with one of our agents. We are open Monday to Friday 9am - 8pm EST and Saturday/Sunday 9am - 5pm EST. 😊

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Have to have social sec number to…

Have to have social sec number to invest. Also switched from gohenry that was $5 per month and you are $12. More features but can't use them.

26 June 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear that you have had trouble using some of the features of your account. Please feel free to get in touch and we'd be happy to assist with this. You can call (855) 739-2859, email help@acornsearly.com or join a Livechat with one of our agents. We are open Monday to Friday 9am - 8pm EST and Saturday/Sunday 9am - 5pm EST.

We do offer a variety of memberships to suit different families, please feel free to review these at any time: https://www.acorns.com/early/#gh-pricing-module-clicked

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly satisfied

I love having one app I can go to and see how the accounts are doing. I just used the gift feature for the first time which was super easy. My son has really enjoyed learning about finances through the app. Overall, I love Acorns!

26 June 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hello Aaron. Thanks so much for your kind words. We're so grateful to hear that you're loving Acorns Early Card!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Teaches teens

Teaches teens
How important budgeting savings and investment are

3 September 2025
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Reply from Acorns Early

Thanks for sharing, Gerald! We’re really happy your family is loving Acorns Early Card!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I put 50$ on my account for them to…

I put 50$ on my account for them to only put 20$ into my parent account

25 June 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Kearra,

Thank you for speaking with me earlier. I’m glad we could connect and resolve this together.

As we discussed, the amount deducted went toward outstanding monthly subscription fees on your account. However, we always want to ensure our families have a positive experience with us, so we have credited two months of those fees back to your account.

Thank you for being a part of our community. We wish you all the best in your journey of helping your kids build great money habits for the future!

Regards,
Suvechha - Acorns Early Supervisor

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to use

Easy to use. My daughter loves it

18 June 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi there! Thank you for leaving your review. It's so lovely to hear you are enjoying our service and the features we offer!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tried to send my son money via a gift…

Tried to send my son money via a gift link and it never went through. Have been back and forth with support saying it’s fixed when it is not, and a continual cycle of “this will be addressed in 2 to 3 working days”.

7 June 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Chris,

Thank you for your review. I am sorry to hear of the delays you have experienced in resolving the concerns relating to the gift payment.

I was able to locate your co-parent account using the details provided with the review and tried to give you a call; however, I was unable to reach you. I have therefore sent you a follow-up email to your registered email address. Your case is now with the supervisor team, and we will ensure that your concerns raised are fully addressed.

Please can I kindly ask you to review the email I have sent at your earliest convenience? If you would prefer to speak over the phone, we are happy to schedule a callback. We are open from 9 am - 8 pm EST Monday - Friday and 9 am - 5 pm EST Saturday - Sunday.

Suvechha - Acorns Early Supervisor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything

Everything

22 June 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi there 👋, thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use for my granddaughter

Easy to use for my granddaughter

23 June 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Karen! Thank you for your 5-star review. We're happy to hear that you and your family are enjoying GoHenry! - Naomi 🙂

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Transfers to parent wallet take too…

Transfers to parent wallet take too long. Never received my promo $20 allowance.

17 June 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi! This is not something we would ever expect for our members. I am sorry to hear that this has been your experience. The transfers between the parent wallet and the child's card should be pretty much instant, but if you are referring to transferring funds back to your bank account, then this would take the standard 3-5 working days to be refunded. With the $20 allowance payment, this should have applied within 24 hours of the card activation, but if this has not happened, please give us a call at (855) 739-2859, and a member of the team will be happy to get this looked into for you. 😀

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great tool for kids & parents

This makes allowance and spending on my child so easy to manage and keep track of. It's helped both me and my child become more aware and responsible with money. I had an issue with Acorns but with Acorns Early everything has been great so I try to keep my experiences seperated. I definitely recommend this to anyone with a child that's getting older and wants their own money, it will make things easier or you both!

14 May 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Lizzy, Thanks for your kind review! If you are still experiencing an issue, please contact Acorns via any of the following channels so that we can ensure this is resolved for you: You can email us at support@acorns.com, or you can call us at 855-739-2859 (5 am-7 pm PT, every day).

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