Finch: Self-Care Pet review

Finch turns the virtual pet into a reason to look after yourself. Its App Store listing says you take care of your pet by taking care of yourself: quick morning mood checks energize the bird to go exploring, and in the evening it comes back to share stories while you note what went well. The care actions are self-care exercises, including a goal tracker, guided bullet journaling, breathing, quizzes on anxiety and mood, a mood tracker, quotes and a sleep wind-down, all feeding into an insights view. A monthly season adds a new companion and themed decorations; November's Hidden Hollow season offers Winter the Weasel. Apple lists it as an Editors' Choice, and it carries a 4.9 rating from 774K ratings. The limits are clear: it is a wellness app first, so players who want feeding and mini-games will find less to do, and the listing is English only. Finch Plus is optional and starts at $5.99. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Teens and adults who want a pet that rewards them for building healthy habits.

Price

Free to download; Finch Plus from $5.99 on the US App Store.

Finch Plus $5.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Take care of your pet by completing self-care exercises
• Goal tracker, guided bullet journaling and mood tracker
• Guided breathing and sleep wind-down with next day goal planning
• Quizzes and insights on anxiety, mood and other areas
• Monthly seasons with new pets, wearables and decorations to earn

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Rated 4.9 from 774K ratings and an App Store Editors' Choice
• Strength: Care takes a few minutes a day instead of constant feeding
• Strength: Also runs on Apple Vision Pro
• Weakness: More of a wellness app than a traditional pet game
• Weakness: Listing is in English only
• Weakness: Finch Plus prices on the US App Store range from $5.99 to $69.99

Key facts

• Developer: Finch Care Public Benefit Corporation
• Age rating: 9+
• Languages: English
• Requires: iOS 15.6 or later

Where it ranks

Finch: Self-Care Pet is No. 2 in our Best Virtual Pet Games verdict.