Acorns EarlyReviews 

3,896
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Considering 540 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the app for its user-friendliness and the valuable financial education it provides for children, helping them learn about saving, budgeting, and managing money responsibly. Many appreciate features like auto-funding and the ease of setting up allowances, which simplify financial tasks for parents. The debit card functionality is also a highlight, empowering kids with independence while teaching them practical money skills. However, some people were dissatisfied with the payment process, citing difficulties in quickly adding funds and slow transfer times. There were also concerns about unexpected charges, card declines despite available funds, and issues with customer service regarding unauthorized transactions.

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User experience

Users describe positive interactions with user experience, finding the app easy to use and navigate, which... See more

Application

Consumers find the app to be highly positive, with many expressing their love for its features and ease of... See more

Product

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of the product, particularly its effectiveness in teaching children... See more

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Reviewers mention ambiguous feedback about payment, with some customers appreciating features like auto-load... See more

Value for money

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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

I wish I can open accounts up for younger siblings, nieces, nephews, sons, daughters. That way I can build up an account for them soon than later. Several other banks allow this type of account for I... See more

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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 5 out of 5 stars

We have used this app for about 10 years. My children have learned to save, budget, assess their spending through the reports and have gained an overall appreciation of money. Our next step is to real... See more

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  1. #140 of 176 best companies in Alternative Financial Service
  2. #2 of 2 best companies in Investment Bank
  3. #4 of 4 best companies in 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

Very accessible

Easy to access for me and my child.

May 18, 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Mrs. CarneyBledsoe! Thank you for your 5-star review. We are truly delighted to know that you and your family are finding the Acorns Early app accessible and easy to use. Your positive feedback motivates us to continue improving our services to meet the needs of families like yours. If you have any suggestions or questions in the future, please don’t hesitate to email us at help@acornsearly.com - Naomi 😀

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love it

Love it - it’s a great app

December 18, 2025
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Rindi! Thank you for 5-star review. We're so happy to hear that you are loving Acorns Early. If you’re happy with Acorns Early, why not spread the word by sharing your unique ‘Refer a Friend’ link and earn free pocket money for your child at the same time? Find out more here - https://us.support.gohenry.com/us/s/article/How-do-I-refer-a-friend - Naomi

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great first banking solution for our…

Great first banking solution for our children! Love the customizable chores and savings options! Highly recommended.

May 16, 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Jon, thank you for sharing your positive experience with us. This is so great to hear! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

U guys are the best company ever i…

U guys are the best company ever i want to work there one day

May 14, 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Mary! Thank you for your review. We're so glad to hear you're loving Acorns Early! Your enthusiasm has made our day!😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and simple

May 13, 2026
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Hi Jose! Thank you for your 5* review. We are so happy to hear you are enjoying our service and the features we offer!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great over all experience

Great over all experience. Would like flexibility for the parent account and the ability to spend the balance.

October 14, 2025
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Hi Kevin! Thank you for your review. We're so glad to hear you're loving Acorns Early. We really appreciate your feedback!🙂

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Opened accounts for my granddaughters

Opened accounts for my granddaughters. They love have an ATM card (although the eldest teen can't seem to help but spend it all 😁) to feel independent. So easy to add money to their accounts and their investment accounts are doing so well!!!

May 12, 2026
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Hi Guadalupe, thank you for your five-star review. We are delighted to hear that your granddaughters are enjoying their cards, and you find it easy to use. We appreciate your lovely feedback!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Horrible customer support

I sent an email to get a new card to my new address and had zero response. When I called the customer service number I got a message stating the phone is not working and that's when I sent an email and zero response. I'm getting ready to cancel

April 20, 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi there,

Thank you for leaving us a review,

I was able to locate an account using the details provided for the review.

I am sorry to hear that you have had this experience. We strive to provide the best service for all our customers, and we apologise that your experience was less than ideal.

I appreciate you taking the time to speak to me today, and I hope that the resolution was satisfactory

If you have any further questions about this, you contact us further on ( (855) 739-2859, or help@acornsearly.com, or you can contact our Member Services agents through our Livechat system by following this link -https://www.acorns.com/early/?showBanner=true.

We are open from 9 am to 8pm EST on weekdays and 9 am to 5 pm on weekends EST, 7 days a week.

Nana - Acorns Early Supervisor

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

How too save money.

good way too have your kids to save money so they learn when there a adult.

May 11, 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Lianne! Thank you for your review. We're so glad to hear you're loving Acorns Early and finding the features helpful for learning valuable money management skills!🙂

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fees

The fees are no good

May 11, 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Jennifer,

Acorns Early is a subscription service meaning that we do charge a monthly subscription fee to use the service. We are really proud of the service and the various features we offer to our customers. These features range from automatic allowances, to personalised savings goals, to 100+ educational 'Money Missions' for your child to help with their understanding when it comes to earning, spending, or saving.

I have been able to locate your account with us and I have sent an email to you outlining our specific features you receive for your subscription fee. If you have any further questions or wish to discuss further, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Support team, who are here to help on 855 739 2859 - lines are open 9am - 8pm EST Monday to Friday and 9am - 5pm on weekends.

Many Thanks,
Liam (Acorns Early Supervisor)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First step understanding finances

It was quick and very easy to do online

May 5, 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Beth! Thank you for your review. We're so glad to hear you're loving Acorns Early and found the set up user friendly!🙂

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It makes it simple to save a little…

It makes it simple to save a little something for my Grands. I will present these cards as their graduation gifts.

May 11, 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Violet! Thank you for your 5-star review. We're touched to hear that you're using Acorns Early to help save for your grandkids' future. What a thoughtful and meaningful gift that will surely have a lasting impact on their lives! It's fantastic to know that our platform is making it easy and straightforward for you to set aside money for them, and we hope it continues to provide you with peace of mind as you invest in their future. If you ever have any questions or need assistance with your account, please feel free to email us at help@acornsearly.com - Naomi 😀

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not a good experience with this cards

Not a good experience with this cards . Never wanna work or pay for anything

May 10, 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Sabrina,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I am disheartened to hear that you have experienced difficulties with the card and making purchases.

We have been able to locate an account using the email address that you provided, but as this is not in your name, we would need the named account holder to contact us to discuss the issues.

They can email us at help@acornsearly.com, Or they can call us on (855) 739-2859 and one of our agents will be more than happy to help! We are open 9am-8pm EST- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm EST-Saturday & Sunday

Regards
Thomas
Acorns Early Supervisor.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helps my son want to do chores and feel…

Helps my son want to do chores and feel rewarded when hes able to buy himself his own toy

May 10, 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Grace, thank you for your five-star review. We are delighted to hear that your son is enjoying earning his own rewards through his chores.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience so far

Great experience so far, great app easy to navigate

May 9, 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Iraci, Thank you for your postive review! We are very pleased to hear that you have had a great experience so far!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and effective

Easy and effective for parents and children to use.

May 9, 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Laura, thank you so much for your positive feedback! We are very happy to hear that you and your family are finding our service easy and effective to use!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The auto refill stopped working again

The auto refill stopped working again. ( And again) ... Of and again! The whole point of using this over other apps was the automation. Having to manually do it defeats the purpose.

May 9, 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear you haven't had the best experience with the Auto Top Up feature. We would be more than happy to look into this for you and hopefully provide a resolution if you're able to call us on (855) 739-2859 or email us at help@acornsearly.com - All our services are open between 9am-8pm EST- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm EST-Saturday & Sunday. We look forward to hearing from you.

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