Let them take all the credit and none of
the debt.

Acru is leading the charge with the first of it's kind family credit-building app designed for young adults seeking financial freedom and the parents helping them get there.

Credit fast tracksm
ai credit mentor
all 3 bureaus
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We built Acru so you can help your young adult build credit and financial freedom in their 20s, not potential debt in their 30s. - Scott Hermann, CEO     We built Acru so you can help your young adult build credit and financial freedom in their 20s, not potential debt in their 30s. - Scott Hermann, CEO     We built Acru so you can help your young adult build credit and financial freedom in their 20s, not potential debt in their 30s. - Scott Hermann, CEO    

Eighteen years of being responsible.
Zero years of proof.

A blank credit file is all a lender sees. This means your child could pay double the security deposit, double the interest rate, just to possibly get turned down anyway.

All because they're just credit-invisible. Acru fixes that.

2x

Young adults without credit histories face interest rates twice as high as other borrowers.

Source: CFPB Consumer Credit Panel

$18k

Is the average amount parents spend to support their adult children annually.

Source: Savings.com 2025

60%

of parents said they have sacrificed their own financial security for the sake of their kids

Source: CNBC

You see the progress.
They keep their independence.

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Kyle’s score went up 12 points
See what’s been helping their score.
Your score went up 12 points
Here’s what’s helping – keep it up.

Acru is the dual-profile app that gives your young adult the tools to build credit and gives you the insight to cheer them on. Let us give the lectures, while you watch their opportunities multiply.

Acru is your solution, all in one app!

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Acru Card

Credit Fast TrackSM

Four ways to build credit. Zero ways to fall into debt.

  • Utility Bill Reporting
  • Rent Reporting
  • $2,000 Acru tradeline
  • Acru Card
Acru's AI Credit Mentor Kai chat asking about getting your first credit card

Kai, your AI Credit Mentor

Kai answers the financial questions you'd rather not ask a parent. No jargon, no lecture. Just what to do next.

Dual Alerts

Milestones hit both phones in real time, on terms they set and can change anytime.

Two Acru notifications both alerting that Kyle's score went up 12 points, and one notification is sent to the parent and one is sent to the young adult, Kyle.

Additional tools for their road to financial independence

Privacy Scan

Credit Monitoring & Alerts

Dark Web Monitoring

SSN & Address Monitoring

Fraud Restoration Specialist

Parent Dashboard

They get the freedom. You get peace of mind. All in one app.

Get them ready to move from invisible to scored.

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Sign Up & Share

You set up the account, they download the app and verify their identity.

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Connect Acru Credit Fast TrackSM

Easily add up to 7 accounts to your kid’s report in minutes.

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Celebrate Wins Together

Milestones hit both phones the moment they land. No asking, no checking in.

All-Inclusive Credit Building for Your Family

No limits on features, no matter your family size.
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Acru Core +
$17.99/mo
Parent + 1 child
Each additional child
+ $17.99

Questions?
We’ve got answers.

Isn't this just... an app for managing money?

No. It's an app for building credit. Those are different. Money management doesn't build credit history. Payment reporting does. Acru reports their rent, utilities, and Acru subscription to the major credit bureaus. It's the same mechanism that builds credit for decades; we just make it work in the first year.

What if they miss a payment?

We do not report missed payments; however, Kai helps them understand the impact of missed payments outside of Acru. You can talk together about what happened. That's how they learn, not from lectures, but from understanding consequences and recovery.

When do they transition to independence?

Whenever they're ready. Data sharing controls are revocable anytime. Some parents stay involved as advisors. Others step back at a credit milestone. The training wheels come off whenever they choose.

Is Acru safe? What about privacy?

All personal information is encrypted and secured per SOC 2 Type II and PCI DSS standards. You get visibility into credit-related milestones, not bank accounts, passwords, or messages. Partnership-based access, not surveillance.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. No contracts, no lock-in. Cancel anytime. But the credit built stays with them, that's the whole point.

What if my young adult has no credit history at all?

Perfect. You've come to the right place. Acru is built for exactly this. No credit required to start. We help them build from zero. Within weeks, they'll have a credit file and the foundation of a strong credit future if they fully utilize the benefits and features provided.

Will there be a rewards feature?

Yes! A parent rewards system is coming soon. This will let you recognize and reward your young adult's credit-building progress with direct payments. Stay tuned.