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Finch

Self-care habit app: you look after a virtual pet bird by checking in on your mood, setting small goals and doing short exercises.

You adopt a small bird and help it grow by doing your own self-care: a morning and evening check-in, tiny goals like drinking water or going outside, and short breathing, journaling or reflection exercises. It is gentle and playful, which some people find easier on low-energy days. The core app is free; Finch Plus is an optional subscription for extras.

  • Free; Finch Plus $9.99/month or $69.99/year
  • iPhone · Android
  • Privacy C
  • 4.9 on App Store
  • 4.9 on Google Play

Reviewed by HeyPsych Board · 2026-10-23

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What you get

On your own

Best for people who want a low-pressure, playful way to build small daily self-care habits

What it costs

Free; Finch Plus $9.99/month or $69.99/year

About $120 a year

How you start

Start free, pay only if you want more

iPhone · Android

Know first

Not for a crisis. Call or text 988 any time.

Is it right for you?

Both sides, from our review. Tap what describes you.

A good fit if

Look elsewhere if

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What it's for

  • Daily mood check-ins
  • Small self-care goals
  • Breathing exercises
  • Journaling and reflection prompts
  • Sleep routines

What it costs

Free with paid upgrades

Free; Finch Plus $9.99/month or $69.99/year

Free tier

Over a year

About $120 a year

$9.99 a month × 12

The annual plan ($69.99) saves about $50 over paying monthly.

Worked out from the listed price. Check the vendor for today’s price.

How you start: Start free, pay only if you want more

Finch says all core self-care features are free. Finch Plus (customization, extra content and rewards) is billed through Apple or Google; prices may vary by region and platform.

Privacy, evidence & safety

Privacy

C

Our privacy grade, from the facts below

Sells data or shares it for ads
Yes
You can have your data deleted
Yes
Health data protected by HIPAA
No
Data stays on your device
No
Account needed
Yes
Regulatory action (last 5 years)
None found

Research

Not independently studied

How we rate research

Trade-offs

  • Requires app download - no web version
  • Self-guided only - no direct professional support

What we couldn't verify

Nothing outstanding in our review.

Policy (read 2026-10-27) says Finch does not sell data for money or run others' ads, but may share identifiers and internet activity with social media and ad partners to show you personalized Finch ads (possibly a 'sale' under some laws); you can delete your data in the app.

Privacy policy read 2026-10-27 · How we grade privacy

Finch is not for a crisis. If you are thinking about suicide or in danger, call or text 988 any time.

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