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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

Finch vs Habit Tracker

Finch 4.9★ · Free + IAP 85
Winner Finch
Habit Tracker 4.8★ · Free + IAP 50

Finch is the better choice for users seeking a gamified, social, and emotionally supportive self-care experience, while Habit Tracker's strengths cannot be assessed due to a lack of user reviews.

Full reviews: Finch · Habit Tracker

Finch excels as a gamified self-care app, helping users build habits and improve mental health through an engaging pet companion and social features R11R13. However, some users report stability issues and concerns about the paid features R1R6R10. Without reviews for Habit Tracker, a direct comparison on its merits is not possible.

Head to head

Features edge: FinchR9R11R13R14
Finch Finch offers a gamified experience with a customizable pet, daily adventures, micro-pets, and social features like sending 'vibes' and buddying up with friends R11R13R14. It includes activities, checks, and quizzes for self-care, and helps users set reminders and build routines R9. Some users wish for more interactive social features, like full conversations or games .
Habit Tracker There are no user reviews available for Habit Tracker to assess its features.
Ease of Use edge: FinchR1R3R10R12
Finch Users describe Finch as fun, easy, and cute to use, making self-care feel less stressful R12. The design is praised for being colorful and not overwhelming . However, some users report app lagging, sudden closures, and issues with progress saving or streak registration R1R3R10.
Habit Tracker There are no user reviews available for Habit Tracker to assess its ease of use.
Reliability tieR1R3R8R10
Finch Finch users report issues with app stability, including lagging, sudden closures, and problems with streaks not registering correctly R1R10. There are also instances of pets disappearing due to glitches and concerns about saved progress being deleted R3R8.
Habit Tracker There are no user reviews available for Habit Tracker to assess its reliability.
Price/Value tieR2R4R6R9
Finch Finch offers a free version that many users find sufficient and helpful R2. However, a significant number of reviews mention that many desirable features, especially clothing items for the pet, are locked behind a monthly subscription (Finch Plus) which some find expensive R4R9R20. There are also reports of accidental subscriptions and difficulty canceling, with claims of money being stolen R6.
Habit Tracker There are no user reviews available for Habit Tracker to assess its price/value.
Support tieR3R6
Finch One user reported that after canceling an accidental subscription, Finch did not reply to their complaint and contested the payment R6. Another user mentioned their friend's account being deleted despite saving progress, implying a lack of effective support for recovery R3.
Habit Tracker There are no user reviews available for Habit Tracker to assess its support.
Pick Finch if

You are looking for a highly engaging, gamified self-care app with a cute pet companion and social features to help with habit building and mental health R11R13. You appreciate a fun, non-stressful approach to daily routines and enjoy customizing virtual pets R12R14.

Pick Habit Tracker if

There are no reviews for Habit Tracker, so it's not possible to recommend it based on user feedback.

Evidence note: The comparison is heavily weighted towards Finch as there were no user reviews provided for Habit Tracker. Therefore, claims about Habit Tracker's performance, features, or user satisfaction cannot be made.

Frequently asked

Is Finch good for mental health?
Yes, many users report that Finch significantly helps with their mental health, self-care, and overall well-being by motivating them to build habits and providing a positive, supportive experience R13R24R30R36.
Is Finch free to use?
Finch offers a free version that many users find sufficient and helpful, but it also has in-app purchases and a 'Finch Plus' subscription that unlocks more features, especially for pet customization, which some users find expensive R2R4R9R20.
Is Finch suitable for all ages?
While primarily designed for adults managing stress, Finch is considered suitable for a wide range of ages, with some users recommending it for ages 10+ and parents approving it for their children R7. However, one user felt it was geared towards younger children despite age personalization claims R4.

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. [R9] Finch 4/5 · GB Finch: It's a good app to set you reminders and is great to start your own routine. I love it and I use it everyday. You get to have a friend that helps you enjoy routine. the on thing is that you have to pay for it every month. And that's a lot. But it's great. So you should get it.❤️😄
  2. [R11] Finch 5/5 · GB Gamified self-care / self-improvement: It's cute and fun and doing it with friends really helps!
  3. [R13] Finch 5/5 · GB Great for building habits: I got Finch just over a month ago and my mental health has drastically improved. Every day your self care pet will go on an adventure and share something with you when they’re back. You will always have a micro pet egg and when you complete a goal 7 times it will hatch. Finch is amazing
  4. [R14] Finch 4/5 · GB Love this app: I started using this app, as I had been recommended by a friend, I find it’s helpful for motivating you to overcome the problems you’re having, and I love how fun and upbeat the app is, with your little self care pet going on journeys and you can customise their outfit and home. Brilliant app I wish I had discovered sooner, and I will be recommending to other friends to try. 😊👍👍 On
  5. [R1] Finch 2/5 · GB Not really a self-care app: I’ve been using finch for years and I’ve found it’s become more of an idle tap game than a self-care tool. Fun enough if your phone can handle it (mine lags and closes the app randomly) but not really a mental health tool
  6. [R3] Finch 3/5 · GB 🪶: Such a lovely app ! Thank you! Just one disappointment: my friend saved her progress and her account has been deleted. Please work on this
  7. [R10] Finch 1/5 · GB Good App but very unstable: Good self care but keep minimum saved favorite and use the App shorter time trying not to be closed suddenly.
  8. [R12] Finch 5/5 · GB Brilliant little tool!: I bloody love this App! I use it every day, especially in the morning to help me start my day off mindfully. It’s fun, easy and very cute, I’m soooo invested in raising and nurturing my little birb it’s hilarious 🤣
  9. [R8] Finch 1/5 · GB My bird disappeared today: It says she went on an adventure but I don’t see her only the micropet nor is she even on the profile page! Must be a glitch! Please sort as I love the app
  10. [R2] Finch 5/5 · GB Great app: Great app - the free version is fine. Makes me think about the small wins in life.
  11. [R4] Finch 1/5 · GB Too young and have to pay: You have to give it personal information and then tell them what stresses you out. It then generates chores for you and makes you pay. It claims that the age you are will personalise your experience but it’s for 3 year olds either way
  12. [R6] Finch 1/5 · GB Warning: This so say self help app has been stealing money off me i cancelled my subscription which i activated by accident they do not reply and have actually contested my complaint and payment avoid this app
  13. [R24] Finch 5/5 · GB Love This App!!: This game is super adorable and has 100% helped me to improve my mental health and lifestyle. Definitely recommend if you want a cute pet and a good to-do list.
  14. [R30] Finch 5/5 · GB I love it: It helps a lot with self care, and it is also fun!
  15. [R36] Finch 5/5 · GB Finch self-care pets: So good helping my. Mental health and wellbeing 5 STARS LOLA
  16. [R20] Finch 4/5 · GB I like it but …..: It really helps but fist the clothes are good but then the only good clothes are on plus snd it’s jard to get friends
  17. [R7] Finch 5/5 · GB Finch is SO good! I recommend…: For any kids with parents who like to make sure their kids have the right apps, I can PROMISE that this one is incredible! Although it is mainly for adults who need to calm because they are stressed, it is great for all ages (probs 10+ though because they shouldn’t really have a phone anyway). 5 stars! RECOMMEND!

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