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The verdict on

Finch

85
User verdict / 100 High confidence Loved, with caveats

Finch is a highly-rated self-care app that effectively helps users build positive habits and improve mental well-being through gamification, despite some recent reports of bugs and feature changes.

4.9★ lifetime (724,745) Free + in-app purchases since 2021 by Finch Care Public Benefit Corporation updated 0.0 mo ago recent negative 4% 50 reviews across 1 regions
Mental Health Support Gamification & Motivation Bugs & Glitches Accessibility & Customization Feature Changes
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recent reviews across 1 regions, vs the 4.9★ lifetime average

Finch is a self-care app that uses a virtual pet to motivate users to complete daily tasks and build healthy habits. Users find it highly effective for improving mental health and organization, though some recent updates have introduced bugs and removed features.

What users like

  • Effectively promotes self-care and mental well-beingR4R7R12R14
  • Helps users stay organized and track tasks/goalsR3R5R20R24
  • Gamified approach with a customizable virtual pet is motivating and funR3R4R5R6
  • Offers significant value in its free versionR27R30

What users complain about

  • Recent updates have removed features and made the app more basicR19
  • Experiences various bugs, including display errors and quest issuesR6R36R39
  • Suggestions and events may not be suitable for users with disabilities, despite initial inputR29
  • Lacks options to change initial settings or language independentlyR10R41
  • Can be slow to load or respondR2

Latest update · v3.73.187

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Hey Finch Fam! This update includes: • Fixing those darned bugs - thanks for reporting them! • Tweaks here and there to make things prettier and more fun.

Recurring themes

Mental Health Support positive
Many users report that Finch significantly improves their mental health, self-esteem, and daily functioning, helping with anxiety, stress, and executive dysfunction. It helps users develop routines and positive self-talk.R4R7R12R14
Gamification & Motivation positive
The app's use of a virtual pet (birb) and gamified elements, like dressing up the pet and going on adventures, is a strong motivator for users to complete tasks and build habits. Users enjoy the customization and the feeling of nurturing their pet.R3R4R5R6
Bugs & Glitches negative
Despite developer notes mentioning bug fixes, several users report ongoing issues such as incorrect dates, disappearing quests, and problems claiming rewards. One user also noted the app can be slow.R2R6R36R39
Feature Changes negative
Some users feel that recent updates have removed features, making the app more basic and repetitive, which is a disappointment compared to its past state.R19
Accessibility & Customization mixed
While the app aims to be helpful, it struggles with accessibility for users with disabilities, suggesting unsuitable activities despite user input. Users also desire more flexibility to change initial settings related to mental health or language preferences without creating a new account.R10R29R41

Who it's for

Finch is for individuals seeking to improve their mental health, build healthy habits, and stay organized, especially those who respond well to gamified motivation and a cute virtual companion R4R12R24. It's particularly recommended for people struggling with executive dysfunction, depression, anxiety, or those who are forgetful R5R12.

Evidence note: The recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with only a few negative points, primarily concerning bugs and feature changes. The high lifetime rating of 4.94 reflects the general sentiment, and the recent negative signal of 0.04 is very low, indicating the issues are not widespread among recent users.

Frequently asked

Is Finch effective for improving mental health?
Yes, many users report that Finch significantly improves their mental health, self-esteem, and daily functioning, helping with anxiety, stress, and executive dysfunction R4R7R12.
Does Finch help with organization and habits?
Yes, Finch is highly effective for helping users stay organized, track tasks, and build healthy habits, with many users noting improvements in their daily routines and goal achievement R3R5R20R24.
Are there any known issues or bugs in the app?
Yes, some users have reported bugs such as incorrect dates displayed, disappearing weekly or special quests, and issues claiming rewards, despite recent updates aimed at fixing bugs R6R36R39.
Can I change my initial settings in Finch?
Currently, users report difficulty changing initial settings related to mental health or language preferences without creating a new account, indicating a need for more in-app editing options R10R41.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R4] 5/5 · GB AMAZING APP!!: I'm a bit of a shy person, back in September 2025, I finally gave in to my sister begging me to join it. I did, floot. Now, I only have two real life friends and quite a few online. But I feel attached to floot, because even though its digital, it developed a soft spot and comfort every time I opened the app. And the variety of things you can do just keeps getting better!! 100% reco
  2. [R7] 5/5 · GB My Review: Hello, I would like to share my experience with Finch. My time with Finch has only been productive, self-esteem raising, and fun! The creators should be incredibly proud of what they have done. They are saving and changing lives out there. Keep on going! As you would say, self-care isn't selfish! Thanks again for this fabulous time with Finch! ♡ · translated
  3. [R12] 5/5 · GB Get this app right now, would give ♾️ stars if I could!!: 10/10 improved my mental health, as someone with autism, adhd, dyslexia and anxiety with sensory issues and im still adjusting to school, this has changed the way I look at myself. I now have a sleep schedule, I treat my body like a flower rather then a bin and I talk to myself like an actual human being rather than a piece of dirt. This a
  4. [R14] 5/5 · GB This should be the #1 app! 😆: This is life changing, tysm! 😆
  5. [R3] 3/5 · GB Get this for fun: It is so good u can make a to do list but also take care of a pet but it changes ur to do list
  6. [R5] 5/5 · GB Reminder: I love finch as it reminds me to do daily physical activities and tasks that help my mental stability. I’m forgetful so I’ve also created housekeeping jobs on specific days and keep track of important tasks. Plus its having a cute little birb to grow and dress up plus my son has the app so we can nag each other to get out of bed and other silly stuff
  7. [R20] 5/5 · GB finch: Such a good and helpful app I am so much more into self care and I am not that lazy now 😂 This has helped me alot. Thank you.
  8. [R24] 5/5 · GB Life changing: If I could only have 1 app on my phone it would be this one. This app has supported me immeasurably in being able to start building great habits for myself. The UI design is great and keeps me coming back, something really necessary for creating habits. The flexibility of creating habits and goals is really great to use you can develop almost any type of habit and track it really we
  9. [R6] 4/5 · GB Gorgeous app, glitchy: Love this app so much! It helps to hold me accountable for my goals and is fun and cute to use. Great aesthetics and game-like feel. Only problem, on my quests page it keeps fixing. First my weekly goals disappeared, but they are back now luckily. However, my special quests tab has not returned, despite showing that I have completed quests. This is disappointing, since I hav
  10. [R27] 5/5 · GB Brilliant app that makes a genuine difference: I have stuck with this app for a long time now and have therefore decided to review as it really does deserve 5 stars, with fun regular updates even when you aren’t paying for features and using the completely free options, this app is simply brilliant. Well worth a try!
  11. [R30] 5/5 · GB Amazing app!: Hi, this is probably the best app I have ever gotten! It’s great how it teaches you to take care of your self. The second I got the app I used it every day and the best part is that it’s free! Thanks!🎉
  12. [R19] 2/5 · GB Not as good as it was: Every update removes features and makes the app more and more basic and repetitive. It’s now just a glorified to do list. Real shame as it used to be great. Not worth paying for as you don’t get much more than the free version.
  13. [R36] 3/5 · GB I think there's a bug: It's two days behind. It's the 30 today but on the event screen it says 29 and on the quests screen it says 28. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the app to see if it would work but it hasn't.
  14. [R39] 4/5 · GB good app but still some things need fixing: been using this app for probably 2-3 years now and there are some things that aren’t fixed. like, just recently - once the Supergirl quest thing started all the quests like ‘collect [] amount of clothing/furniture’. they’re all gone, where’d they go? are they coming back? pls fix this! otherwise you’d be getting the full 5 stars.
  15. [R29] 3/5 · GB A nice app, but it doesn’t take into account users with disabilities: I like this app a lot. It’s very cute and it keeps me on track. However, when you first start up the app, it asks you if you have any health problems, like mobility issues. I have mobility issues, so I clicked that on the app, ever since, the app has been suggesting that I do things that I’ve told it I can’t do, and the events w
  16. [R10] 4/5 · GB Can't change settings: I can't seem to find a way to change the settings as when your starting the app you can select things so the app can generate tasks for your mental state however, there should be a way to edit it without making a new account because mental health changes and new discoveries are made. Either way very good app :)
  17. [R41] 3/5 · GB Language: I can’t change to my chosen language but the rest of my phone needs to be in English can they please somehow change it to a language control so we can change our experience
  18. [R2] 2/5 · GB Finch is bad: Finch is bad because it I so slow

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store