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Description
Been using Finch: Self-Care Pet for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that helps you with your mental health and self-care. You get this cute little pet that you take care of by doing quick daily exercises – stuff like journaling, meditation, mood checks, and more. Basically, you’re taking care of yourself by taking care of your pet. It’s a pretty cool concept.
Here’s what you do: every day, you check in with your pet and do a few different self-care activities. And there’s a whole library of exercises to choose from, like gratitude journaling, breathing exercises, and even creative tasks. It’s got a fun little world you can explore and earn rewards too. Took me a bit to get the hang of it, but it’s actually made self-care feel more rewarding and fun.
Look, if you struggle with building self-care habits or just staying on top of your mental health, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does a great job of making self-care feel less like a chore. Worth checking out, in my opinion.
Editor Opinion
So here's my honest take on Finch: Self-Care Pet. I've tested a bunch of mental health and self-care apps, and this one's definitely one of the better ones. I like how it gamifies the process and makes it feel more rewarding. The daily exercises are quick and varied, so it doesn't feel like a huge commitment. And the pet mechanic is a really clever way to stay motivated. That said, the ads can get old after a while, and I wish there were more flexibility in customizing the activities. But overall, it's a solid app that makes self-care feel way less daunting.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Cute pet that you take care of by doing self-care activities
- Tons of different exercises to choose from, like journaling, meditation, and more
- Gamified approach makes self-care feel rewarding and less like a chore
- Free to download and use, don't have to spend money
Cons
- Ads can get annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
- Not a ton of customization options for the daily exercises
- Can get repetitive after using it for a while
Specifications
| Updated | 07.10.2025 |
| Age Rating | Everyone |
| Developer | Finch Care Public Benefit Corporation |
| Android | Android 7.1++ |
| Package Name |
com.finch.finch |
Ratings
User Reviews
This app is awesome. I used the free version for a while before getting Finch Plus. Over the past few months, this app has helped me build healthy habits and...
I would rate this higher as I love the app, but since the recent update (6/26/25) the app keeps forcing closed and I cannot complete anything. I have gone through...
Finch has been a SURPRISING lifesaver. I did leave my little birb with the default name, but they couldn't be a better fit. I love getting to interact with them,...
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