Howcomet
A curiosity app for 5-14s. Every question gets an answer, then a check that proves they understood it, then a star that fades until they come back to it.
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What is Howcomet?
Howcomet is an AI tutoring app for children that answers questions with age-appropriate explanations and reinforces learning through interactive games. It tracks knowledge as a visual "constellation" map and includes robust parental controls, privacy-first design (no ads or trackers, on-device speech processing), and weekly parent monitoring dashboards.
Howcomet pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free for 7 days with email signup; subscription pricing not explicitly stated in content
Howcomet pros
- Age-appropriate responses tailored to each child's reading level
- Interactive games reinforce understanding and check comprehension
- Persistent learning map identifies knowledge gaps and shows what's being forgotten
- Strong privacy and safety: on-device speech, no trackers/ads, screened questions, parental approval required
- Multiple children can share one parent account with separate progress tracking
- Data persists after subscription ends—months of learning aren't deleted
Howcomet cons
- Limited to iOS app and web browser; no Android app mentioned
- Daily earning limits on stars may reduce engagement for highly motivated learners
- Requires parental account setup and device separation, adding friction
- Question answering capability depends on internet connection and AI quality is not independently verified
Frequently asked questions about Howcomet
Is this just a chatbot with a cartoon font?
No. It answers questions, validates understanding through games, and maintains a persistent learning map. After a month, children have a knowledge map and parents can see what's fading.
What if the AI gets something wrong?
Games and pictures are built by Howcomet's team, not generated by AI. Anything that doesn't check out is removed. Parents see their child's weekly activity and can verify questions themselves.
How much screen time does this become?
Less than expected. There's a daily limit on earning stars, so playing longer doesn't help. Stars refresh by returning tomorrow.
Do brothers and sisters share it?
One parent account can have multiple skies—each child has their own stars, reading level, and goals with no overlap.
What happens to their sky if we stop paying?
The sky remains viewable. Children can browse everything they learned but cannot ask new questions.