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Fix a locked or declined reward

Check gem balance, task requirements, sync, and delivery status.

2 min readiPhone & iPadUpdated October 10, 2026
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A reward is not available to claim

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  1. Tap the reward to read the cost and requirements.
  2. Compare its cost with available gems, not lifetime gems.
  3. If it requires a task count or streak, check the named quest and approved progress.
  4. In parent Rewards, make sure Available is on.
  5. If its required quest was deleted, edit the reward and choose a new task or Any task before saving.
  6. Sync after a parent changes its cost or criteria.
A reward is not available to claim in Chore Miner. Screenshots use a fictional sample family.
A reward is not available to claim in Chore Miner. Screenshots use a fictional sample family.

A reward is not available to claim in Chore Miner. Screenshots use a fictional sample family.

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A purchase was declined after syncing

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A declined purchase does not spend gems. A zero-gem reward still needs its required task-count or streak goal.

  1. Read the app’s rejection explanation and check Reward history.
  2. Sync every participating device before reviewing the current balance.
  3. Check whether an earlier purchase or deduction used the gems while this device was offline.
  4. Confirm device clocks use correct automatic time.
  5. Claim the reward again only after the current balance and requirements allow it.
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A claimed reward has not been delivered

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  1. In parent Overview, find Rewards to deliver.
  2. Check Reward history for Awaiting delivery or Delivered.
  3. Arrange the promised real-life reward with the family.
  4. Mark it delivered after providing it, then sync other parents’ devices.
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