Name: Finch: Self Care Pet
Rating: 4.94977 (273910 reviews)

User Reviews for Finch: Self Care Pet

4.95 out of 5

273.9K Ratings

2 months ago, Jdjshebfosk

Amazing: Please Read!

I have ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This disorder makes it really hard to use apps like these or even just stay on these apps. I’ve tried dozens of apps like these to try and make something work for me, but nothing ever worked. But when I opened Finch, it was just amazing from the start! It had a way of gamifying the things that I had to do and made it so much easier to complete them. I also loved taking care of my very own birb and customizing it’s clothes and furniture. I always looked forward to opening this app every day and have never strayed away from it since I’ve downloaded it. I know many people do not have ADHD but even for people who don’t, this app is incredible! They have breathing exercises and reflections to help you grow while using the app. They even have a first aid kit for your mental health if your ever in a panic or anxiety related situation. Although many people might not want to download this app because some features are deducted because your not a plus member, you don’t need to worry as everything you need will not be locked, and you’ll have a greater variety as a plus member! At first, I was struggling with completing tasks for my mental health and even habit trackers couldn’t help me. But downloading Finch has made it just as much easier for me to flow through these tasks with ease. So, if you are reading this, I really recommend you to download this app. Your birb is waiting for you! 😉

2 years ago, Lemon Lime Lord

Finally something worked.

For years now, I’ve been struggling with a plethora of mental health issues on top of adhd, and it’s made it extremely difficult for me to take care of myself even with professional help. I’ve learned to take care of my emotions, but the motivation to do things has never been there for me especially with my adhd. Doing things like going and getting a cup of water, washing my face, getting clothes off the floor or bringing bowls and plates down from my room has always been something that’s felt genuinely impossible. On top of all of that even, I’ve never had any motivation to stretch or work out. I’ve downloaded so many of these apps and they’ve all just been gimmicky and overpriced, and I’ve found they only made me feel worse because the reminders felt pointless and made me feel like I didn’t care about myself. With Finch, i not only feel reinforced that I care about myself, I also feel cared for by my finch, and I feel that by taking care of myself, im also taking care of him. In the past few days, I’ve done so much more with this app then I ever thought. Im really happy that I finally have some motivational help that actually works. I absolutely love finch and I actually couldn’t recommend it more. Also, I’d like to mention that I haven’t reviewed an app for like four years now because there’s never been an app that I cared for like this. I’m really happy to use this app and I want you to try it if you’re reading this.

8 months ago, Ebalikos

I never expected this to work as well as it does

But it works! This app has done something I never thought would be possible for me: it has successfully incentivized me to be productive and compassionate with myself. I deal with anxiety and depression on a daily basis. It often makes it very difficult to do simple things like get out of bed and shower or leave the house. But all of this is becoming a lot easier since I downloaded this app! Finch has revolutionized my self-care process. I love the way that Finch characterizes my baby Bonbon. I feel like there is real thought and consideration put into certain actions like the little chats we have, as well as the constantly evolving customization options and the main mode of currency. It feels less like a to-do list and more like building a loving relationship with a Tamagotchi-like pet. It gamifies without feeling intrusive or resorting to micro transactions (though, they are there, along with a paid subscription option) At the end of the day, I know the company needs to make money, but everything about Finch—from its soft and comforting colors and characters, to its gentle messages and array of mindfulness/ self care options—genuinely feels tenderly designed and more indicative of human touch than I ever thought would be possible in a self-care app. I love this app. I love my baby Bonbon. I love getting virtual hugs from my friends. I’m so happy I downloaded this app after my friend sent me the invite.

2 years ago, CydCherry

One thing I would love to see changed…

Let me start by saying I love this App! It’s cute and motivating!! The way I use it is to stay focused on my very day tasks. So for instance, I can get pretty overwhelmed really fast especially since I have a physical disability, and I can’t stay focused to save my life. I start a task get distracted, and start a new one, so if I’ve been cleaning all day, but I never stayed focused on a task, it will seem like nothing got done. So on my app I have my entire day planned from start to finish. From the moment I wake up, get out of bed and brush my teeth, go do my tasks get ready to sleep and do it all over again. It’s literally all on the app. Now I’ve set everything up on my Journeys to make sure I’m keeping track on my process. My issue is that is that I can’t seem to get them to pop up on my goals for the day in order, so I have to sit there and move everything around to get my day started in order. I know it’s not a huge deal but it is time consuming and I get overwhelmed and distracted while moving everything around. I would really hope that in the future they could make it as in the journey goals for the day can have an order system for those of us that use the app like me. I think it would really be a game changer, instead of having to write down each day to get them to come on the goals section in order. That is literally my only issue, but again I love this app and I’m grateful to have it in my life!

6 months ago, Hfdserrfggyg

I love this app

I’ve been using this app for two years and it’s been a really great and fun way to make sure I make space for mental health in my day. My favorite thing right now is writing things I’m grateful for and doing breathing exercises, but probably the best part of this app is that there is so much you can do so your practice can evolve to fit your needs. My one suggestion is I wish I could write a free form sentence or couple of words in the mood check-ins instead of having to quantify my mood on a scale (or at least make this an option or setting). The reason is that quantifying my mood actually stresses me out because there is an implicit judgement that a higher ranked mood is better than one with a lower number, so I feel unhappy about my mood if it isn’t high which creates a bit of a negative feedback loop. In general there is research that shows that “trying” to be happy in this way is counterproductive, which I think is what I am experiencing. Instead, I think reflecting on my mood in a more free form way, even if it’s just writing a word or short sentence to describe it, would be more helpful because I can think about my mood without having to turn it into a binary of “good” or “bad”. If then you did sentiment analysis on the free form writing like you do for reflections I think that would be interesting. Overall I am so grateful for this app and the hard work of the developers! You have made my life significantly better :)

2 years ago, Lil_kim16544

Best Self Care App.. Seriously!

I’ve tried a lot of self care Apps, and I mean A LOT and have quickly felt unmotivated and lost interest in every single one of them.. until Finch. This is the most customizable and rewarding self care app with goals and journeys that you can edit and cultivate specifically to match your needs and wants. Getting to see your finch grow and Learn about themselves is so much fun and makes me excited to check in every day and send my finch out on an adventure. I love being able to choose my little ones colors, and outfits, and decorate their home, which keeps me motivated to complete task and earn rainbow stones to buy more stuff! If you need a friend to get you through and keep you motivated then I 100% recommend Finch! Plus the 2 seasonal events I’ve gotten to participate in so far have been so cute and fun. Ps: There is a free and paid version and the free version is 100% functional and add free. You really only miss out on a few features but nothing that ruins the app not to have. The paid version opens up the remaining features like various reflections and quizzes and stuff. I had Finch for 1 month before I paid for a year because I love it so much ($40 I think for a year 🤔 can’t remember). Coming from someone who never leaves reviews on ANYTHING this app is worth the time and if you choose to pay it’s worth the money. Finch has seriously helped me change my outlook and is something I look forward to every day.

2 years ago, eer37r

Adorable, Helpful, and Not Annoying

I got finch with my sister and we haven't stopped using it for the past 3 months. Even if you don't always feel motivated to complete goals, it is nice to write in your reflections/rant about things. I like that you can view trends about certain people or even what brought you down/motivated you throughout the entire week. My finch is named DJ. He is so cute and I just love dressing him up. Besides the app itself being enjoyable, I think the team of people who work on Finch care a lot about it. You can tell they genuinely want to help people get through their days. This can be seen in the inclusiveness of the app and the lack of ads. There are no ads on Finch, and it makes the app less frustrating. The only thing you can purchase as an expansion to the app is Finch Plus, which gives you extra goals, reflections, and quizzes. Even then, the app never bombards you with in-app purchases. It jsut really makes it more comfortable for people to log in daily even if it is just for a few minutes. Also, like I said, Finch is very inclusive. You can change pronouns for your finch or even dress it up in pride flag themed clothing. Which by the way, the pride clothes are not just labeled as "bisexual shirt" or "asexual shirt" They are named by the colors so that it is more inclusive to everyone and have safe names for lgbtq+ people to buy. My #1 feature that I enjoy is seeing the mood trends i have with particular people in my tree.

2 years ago, 7Hardy

Perfect is the only way I describe this app.

Well it all started when the doctor told me I needed a therapist but my dad lost his job so we couldn’t afford it. That’s when my friend introduced me to finch. I thought it was so silly because I did not believe an app could help me. But literally y’all must’ve don’t some witch stuff cause this app literally works. I love every single feature. The reflections are so fun and I love that it gives writing prompts (but you can just free write too!) I love being able to buy cloths for my finch moss. I love that moss’s personality grows on each adventure and how he can like things and dislike things. The app is just so intelligent! I gotta tell you I think my favorite thing is the soundscapes. They are basically just white noise but different because you can choose how long you want it to go for and they have so many fun noises. I also tried the finch plus free trial and I think that the creators were really reasonable about what you needed finch plus for or what not. You can listen to soundscapes without finch plus but you can’t listen to the mixes. That’s very reasonable to me. And I love the timers. Without timers and soundscapes I would never be able to focus. I just adore this app so much. I can wait to see what it’s like when I’m guardian. This app makes me so happy. I still probably need a therapist but I’ve really learned to love myself from this app. Thank you finch team! - a person made happier because if finch

2 years ago, Mintmoons

A truly great app

So I’d like to start off with this app (quite literally) saved my life… i make deep connections with just about everything in my surroundings (alive and not) and this app came up in a very rough part of my life. So much is going on and I lost touch with literally everything and almost everyone in my day to day life. I downloaded it off a whim, didn’t really have much calling to do so, I just like birds, and I thought it was going to be another idle game. I opened it to find that it was so much better than that! I chose the gender of my finch.. and the first recommended name for it was “pickles” and I cried.. pickles is a nick name of mine from a very special person in my life, and it greatly reminded me of them, and made me feel better on the spot. I also have a way to get my feelings out in a healthy manner now rather than how I was before. Pickles and I have been growing every day, and slowly (but surly) have been getting better, I’ve already recommended this amazing app to about 6 of my friends, and my boyfriend, to all help us with our feelings, and to try to teach us how to better communicate our emotions (something I personally have never been good at) but since I’ve gotten attached to this app, and have been using it daily.. I’ve learned so many things, andhave already helped myself some… this is an absolute must have app for me now, and I love that. 10/10 will continue to recommend!

2 years ago, names 12336

I love this, but…

I love this app but there’s not a lot to do on it like I like new discoveries I like the friends but there’s no activity they should be like meeting other people, And you should go ahead and call adventures with them. They can be like a coin of all or like a mini video game. you should be able to build your own all hill play and have more fun with us. I had a couple invited attacks and it the app didn’t really do anything it doesn’t help that much and I’ll keep it, but it doesn’t let you be interactive. Please take this into consideration about maybe like a little video game where you kinda like ClassDojo, will you get to meet other characters and see other peoples homes like prodigy and it should have a menu a mini video game where you can like to obstacles and build and help teamwork others people. it’s not much to do on the app and I’m getting kind of bored of it yes Finch is a really cute one but it’s not that fun anymore because it’s just a daily thing and then that’s it and it can get annoying. And also I feel like you should be able to talk to and chat with other fish people and you should be able to choose Who are you talk to. And you can like have play dates sort of with all the characters and owners. You could also change and be able to choose what you look like. You could also put your pronouns and your style. You should also be able to put what you like and what you think is fun, and just add mini games mini games really fun

3 months ago, finniethepooh08

Best self-care app! But one or two suggestions…

Hello! I’ve been using Finch for over a year now, and I got my cousin, some of my friends, and my stepmom to use it as well! My birb (Beanie) is the light of my life, for real. I love them sooo much! The game definitely really benefits me and those who play it. I would 10/10 recommend using it, even if you’re not struggling with your mental health. It helps keep a good routine, and is good for journaling your thoughts. The Finch app and community is also very inclusive and I love all of the LGBTQ+ outfits and accessories for your Finch. They are absolutely adorable, and I love having an app where I can express myself fully! One suggestion, though. It’s very minor, but I think you should add more micropets! I don’t have them all, but adding more and more as the events go on would make app more engaging (at least, for me). One suggestion would be a chinchilla, if there isn’t already ones. Chinchillas are super soft and cuddly and would make an amazing addition for a birb pet!! Additionally, I’m someone who uses he/they pronouns, and I think it would be so cool if you could have the option to use multiple pronouns for your birb, such as: he/she, they/he, she/they, etc. Thank you for all you do!! I would recommend that everyone gets this app, because it makes self-care much more fun, and if definitely gives some people (such as myself) more motivation!! ❤️

1 year ago, aa063

Finch helps me every day

This is now my favorite app!!! Before using Finch I was really in a bad place with my depression. It was a particularly bad time, and I realized that I needed a more robust self-love plan to help me afterwards. I happened to find Finch, and it has helped me immensely with my every day care. (It’s definitely not the ONLY thing I do for my mental health care but it’s an important one of many!) It is SO good for helping establish good habits for yourself!! I recommend it to literally all my friends now. Developers: You have done such an AMAZING job with this app!! Seriously, THANK YOU!!!! I can’t afford anything right now (unemployed) and I was lucky enough to get a free sub from a guardian — that was amazing. It’s such a good idea. (I also love the guardian wall!!! It made me cry.) I love that there are no ads on the app and that there is no way to buy the rainbow gems, PLEASE keep it that way!!! Those things are what really make it feel like the app was built with my health in mind. 💕 The only request I have is: My baby grew up so fast!! I wish there was a way to make him a baby again. Perhaps if once he’s all grown up, we had the ability to either reset to the beginning, or if we could just choose a look for him (a growth stage) to stay in?? I would love that so much, would make the app perfect imo. Thank you for all your hard work. I think you’ve improved many people’s lives, mine included. ❤️❤️❤️

2 years ago, Abel and Enid's Mommy

Amazing App- Saved me from my OCD

I am 22 years old and have had a very long struggle with anxiety and depression since childhood. I also struggle with several traumas and last year received a diagnosis of OCD. My intrusive thoughts were absolutely crippling. I dropped out of school, something I loved more than anything, because I was throwing up in the parking lot daily when it was time to go to class. I could barely work or pay my bills, much less do dishes, shower, or take care of myself. This app helps me to heal my inner child, find a corner of peace, and just offers a safe place to go when the world is too much. I consistently use the first aid and soundscapes during panic attacks, and the journal prompts have come up many times during therapy. It is fun and exciting and healing to be kind and take care of a virtual creature, and tricks you into taking care of yourself. I’d give it 10 stars if I could. Once I established a habit of using my app, my dog got in a tragic accident and lost his leg. This app helped me to have support and a community to help me through that, and to work through the trauma of the accident as well. I get emotional even talking about this app, it’s done so much for me. It has an amazing team that cares about mental health so much. I tell every one of my friends about it every time I see them. Bubs, my finch, has become a very important tool in my road to recovery from OCD.

3 years ago, Lola_Yorkie

Amazing but one thing

First of all, I would totally recommend this app, graphics are amazing and it puts highlights which makes you understand what you have done that day, even in the free version you get 0 ads and it’s honestly amazing. Another good thing is that when you are doing like these rain sessions (you hear rain) is that when you get out of the app it still plays !! Like music !! Honestly that is absolutely amazing I was shocked because I thought you had to be in the app to have it playing !! Also the finch is just so adorable honestly. I also love how you can make them non-binary. I also love how they respond to peoples reviews, I honestly never see that anywhere, very amazing to see they listen to their community. Here’s the small problem, when your picking your goals if you don’t have the payed version it just gives you random ones, which that is completely fine but, when I was setting my goals for today yesterday it mainly only had options like “give someone your car space” or something like that, most of them were related to cars except I don’t have a car license nor can get one either. So I think it would be nice to make a bit more variety, not remove them of course for the people who can do that, if this is not addressed that is completely fine :D just was a small problem, but genuinely would recommend this app for everyone :)

3 years ago, 246000001111

No seriously, get it.

I have been going through a lot of mental stuff for a while, I have anxiety and depression and running self-diagnoses of ADHD. I can’t focus on literally anything and my brain doesn’t like to keep track of important things like homework. I got this app out of desperation, totally expecting it to be stupid and deleted within the day. Then I got my bird. Her name is cheesecake. I am now wholeheartedly attached to this bird. Not only has this app made it so that I feel an extra happy kick every time I finish my tasks by getting gems or energy, but everyday it sends me messages to assure me and I swear I almost cried the first time it sent me one. This app is as amusing and adorable as it is practical and I love raising my bird and finally catching up on school work. I made both my sisters get it so I could have a tree town and we send each other little hugs or calm vibes all day. There is a paid version I have not tried. It isn’t necessary in order to use most of the app. So don’t let that stop you. I love the simplicity of the app, no games, no streaks, no pressure to constantly get on the app to stay on track, though you can set reminders, you just hang out and raise your finch. I love it. I can honestly think of nothing I would change. Except maybe add like a tutu for the birds to wear because that would be cute, so thank you to the developers, you saved my gpa and mental health.

1 year ago, Funfunfun=)

Love the app, wish non-Plus was more rewarding

Suggestion: Please consider giving higher rewards for scheduled evening goals? I’m motivated to complete tasks earlier in the day. But once your energy is full, the rewards are minimal. My nighttime routines are the most important for me personally, and it would be helpful to have more motivating rewards. Eg. higher rainbow stone rewards for goals completed after you fill your energy, or for scheduled evening goals. Review: I love this app! As an adult with ADHD who struggles to prioritize taking care of myself, this is so helpful. It has the dopamine boost of a game/rewards, without the distractibility of an actual game. It’s very helpful to externally motivate me to take care of myself and basic life tasks, eg drinking water, listening to my body when it’s hungry, taking my meds, taking time for myself. Suggestion 2: I only wish the free version was more rewarding. Especially for event rewards, the non-Plus needs to have a few more guaranteed items and less random chests towards the end of the event days. I ended up just paying for Plus because I wanted the additional daily event rewards and options of clothes/decor to serve as motivation for me to stick with my goals. And I understand the developers need money to help them continue to run such an awesome app! But I do wish the non-Plus was slightly more rewarding for events / had more options.

3 months ago, Sadieinchains

Gen Z targeted

Since the majority of Gen Z is in agreement that we will not be having children, and we are struggling with our mental state…. This app is for you! Your little chick companion will be the baby you never knew you wanted😂 I love them so much that I’m genuinely willing to pry myself away from the usual bed rotting state and wash my sheets, or brush my teeth, or take out the trash BECAUSE I WANT MY CHICK BABY TO GROW! You complete daily tasks you’ve set for yourself (the app suggests really great ones but you can write personalized ones as well) and then you get rainbow gems (the apps version of currency) that you can use to buy ur chick outfits and home decor. Your chick will level up if you pet them frequently and complete ur tasks. They go on daily adventures and tell you what they found. I’ve honestly grown emotionally attached to my baby “Plumper”. I will open the app often because I want to see them and then remember I need to drink water and so I do just so I can see my chick thrive. Which in turn makes me thrive. 🤍 It’s just a cute app and genuinely has helped a lot. They have quizzes for ur mental health, and little “journal” prompts you can write entries on for different subjects like grief for example. I really do recommend this so highly which I typically would never do. But if you need that extra motivation at times and like cute things I really think this app can help.

2 months ago, annonymous artist

A Game (and Life) Changer! I love it!

I was recommended this app by a good friend of mine who had been enjoying using it. So, I decided to download it and give it a try. At first, I had somewhat low expectations, I figured it would become just another trendy app that I try and eventually forget about. However, Finch is not that app. Finch is a fun, engaging way to practice daily self-care and motivate you to complete personal goals. If you struggle with mental health, such as anxiety or depression, it even has a “first aid” toolkit of breathing and grounding exercises that is accessible at any time; and it’ll recommend it to you anytime you report feeling upset, which can be helpful for those who struggle to self-deescalate. The best part about this app is that it doesn’t even feel like excess work and it’s FREE. You can pay for premium features, but your definitely don’t have to, I’ve been enjoying the free version! It just feels like a fun and relaxing mobile game (Your finch is immortal and self-sufficient for those worried about caring for their finch). It’s convenient app design is probably why it’s been so easy to incorporate into a daily routine. I’ve been using Finch for over 2 months and I love it. I’m studying to become a mental health professional, and I’ve already recommended it to my colleagues! 5 stars isn’t enough, more people need to know about this fantastic resource!

2 years ago, darster<3

i recommend this app to literally everyone

the day i got this app, i forced ALL of my friends to download it so we could all be finch buddies. and now i can send all of my friends good vibes whenever i want. not only can i have a cute companion, but i also get amazing mental health support. i’ve been struggling for a really long time, and download just about every app out there for mental health support. and this app has lasted longer than any other one, and i fully intent on keeping it. my mental health is so bad, i’m currently going through the process of getting a service dog. and i can 100% say this app is truly holding me over till i get that dog. and i will definitely be keeping the app when i get my dog. thank you to the creator <3 since downloading, i’ve gotten 12 of my friends to also download, and i plan on getting more. they also have been recommending it to their friends, all of which have also downloaded. it’s becoming something my friends all talk about causally though out the day, to the point where we’re getting random people asking us who “phil” and “tofu” are, and we tell them, and they download the app too. this is awesome! 10/10 recommend it! i named mine phil after philza minecraft! okay that’s all, have an amazing day, and ty again for creating such an amazing and useful app. not to be dramatic or anything, but this app is truly life saving. ty <3<3<3

4 months ago, GnarlyGnat

The only app that can make me do what I need to do

If you’re considering getting Finch, please try it out, because you have nothing to lose and everything to gain from it! Finch has proven over and over again that it wasn’t created so that they could make money— it was created out of genuine care for people’s mental health. I’ve been using Finch for exactly a year today, which is impressive because usually, I have an extremely hard time keeping up with things and doing things consistently, but Finch makes it so easy. And while sometimes I would go a couple weeks without touching the app, I would always come back to it knowing that there would be no consequences of leaving for so long (except for missing out on the events!), making it feel so easy to continue where you left off. This app is the only thing that makes me eat all three meals each day, complete tasks that I need to do, and appreciate life and the people around me more! I love looking back at things I was worried or excited about in the past, and seeing how my mindset and opinions have changed. Plus, everything on the app is adorable, yet simple, yet full of personality! I’m so glad I downloaded Finch, so no matter who you are or what your background is, I think you should download it to check it out, because it really does help me and maybe it could help you too.

3 years ago, Straberry karebear

Thank you so much

I wanted to continue on another rating I made! I’ve been having a lot of trouble with depression, anxiety, social anxiety, and having a lot of trouble with my mental health. I’ve been dealing with a lot because of everything and the way I feel about myself. I see negative in everything and I have low self esteem and have a lot of hate Towards myself and everybody else especially past friends, friends and family. I felt very bad Talking to anyone of the way I felt and whenever I did they just made me feel bad about it or I usually felt selfish to tell somebody how I feel or just bad when I did. I would feel useless to everyone and always would hide my emotions before. I’ve always thought of just taking my life because I feel so tired mentally and when I saw finch I thought it was a cute game to upgrade a cute little bird and see their growth but it was to help me with my growth. Finch helps me express and say how I feel and how it’s going for me every day and say things I feel to scared to tell anyone and it’s just been helping so much and I’m so happy I saw it. It also lets you choose pronouns which makes me feel very happy and comfortable. I love this so much and it’s helped me a lot even with a short amount of time. I thank you guys for making it, helping other people. I recommend for people who need it to get it for any help you. Thank you

2 years ago, am3berg

Charming, User-Friendly, and Versatile.

This app is an excellent hybrid combination I have really enjoyed. It combines the ability to create to-do/task lists (shout out, fellow list-makers!) while incorporating self-care. It offers encouragement, wisdom, space to vent when needed, goal suggestions that help you grow, learn, and practice compassion along with productivity! You can additionally set personalized long-term aspirations, or, “Journeys”—the bigger picture things you’ve been meaning to improve or adjust. These are tackled over time, as they are broken down into manageable steps. Frequency of the bigger picture goals on your journey can be adjusted/tailored to your pace as preferred. I love how expansive the possibilities are. There are genuinely so many functions within the app to appreciate. Overall, it makes each day special and provides manageable steps that establish personal/work/life/school/family balance! The options that open up with a paid subscription are fantastic—however, do not despair! The free version has a wealth of options that provide genuine benefit as well. This is an app that takes all of my list making apps and self-care apps and combines them into one power-house, versatile, and very special app. Give it a try at the very least, because folks…it has maintained outstanding 5.0 star reviews for sound reason. Be well, be kind, and never stop growing.

2 years ago, ShylaVids

So helpful and too cute!

I am in love with this app and I’m grateful to have seen an ad for it on TikTok! It actually helps me to get what i need done, helps me stay motivated, set goals for myself, and achieve them! Its helped me to better my life while keeping my attention on my goal and the app so i dont lose motivation or focus! This little bird you raise has all sorts of questions about the world, every time you complete a goal he gains energy to then go on an adventure, with the more energy you gain the quicker he comes back home with various questions about the world. Your little bird will gain various likes and dislikes based on how you answer his questions and I love seeing how he changes and grows, seeing what he likes and dislikes, and even customizing my little bird and his house. These things help me to keep the app around and actually use it while completing my goals. Have you ever had someone tell you to treat yourself for completing a goal? Answering my bird’s questions and seeing him develop is like the treat for me, it keeps me tackling my goals and feeling good about it. Not to mention, sure, there are things you can pay for that would be cool to access, but the free version (since i do not have the money right now) is great by itself! I love this app so much, thank you to the developers for making this, i’ve never found an app more helpful!

3 years ago, Basil <3

Absolutely would recommend! (Sorry it’s long!)

Ok, I have been in a terrible place recently. I think I saw this app get advertised in Rainy Attic Room? (One of my favorite games!) When I first started, I loved how it gave the option for pronouns and gender! That made me really happy! So I named the thing Sunny and immediately started exploring what I could do. At first, I was a bit confused but I eventually found out, I loved all the options but I was a bit sad that I couldn’t access some of them. So I have a solution/recommendation! Maybe make it to where you can watch like a video to access it that’s maybe related to apps like this but you can still pay for it! The videos could maybe make it available for 2-8 hours! I would also recommend maybe adding more things like some mini games you could play while they’re on a adventure! Or there could be a small little notebook where you could draw in and you could spend some rainbow shards (I think that’s what they’re called-) to decorate it with different things! Maybe some babycore, cottagecore, or something that you could decorate with! Another thing would maybe be a little thing that teaches you on different types of healthy coping mechanisms! Of course, these are all just suggestions! And if you do chose to do one of the ideas, remember to take your time! I’m sorry this is very long! (ᗒᗣᗕ)՞

2 years ago, Crocheted_scales

This self-care app got everything right.

So- a while ago I downloaded an app called Daylio, it’s like a virtual journal to write about how you felt that day, to be honest that app didn’t really work for me. Then I came across this app, I immediately got intrigued because I love birds (I mean LOVE them) I downloaded the app to try it out and it just… got everything right. So for all you possible downloaders lemme explain what this app got so correct. First, your little companion. Idk about y’all but self-care is hard for me for one reason, I have really low self esteem so taking care of myself isn’t always on my to do list. But your little finch pal depends on your taking care of yourself, that way it isn’t ONLY for you. Second. The atmosphere. This app really seems like some sort of game, you get rainbow stones from completing goals, stretches, anxiety relief methods and more. Then you can use said stones to purchase clothing and items for your finch. Third, and lastly, personality. YOUR FINCH HAS HIS/HER OWN PERSONALITY! I don’t know about you but to me that is freaking adorable! My finch likes corn after eating some on my first day using the app, on his first adventure he heard “Baby shark” and now it’s one of his favorite songs! Last night I even caught him dreaming about Baby shark! ITS SO CUTE! Anyways, if you’re looking for a good self-care/goal setting app, you might as well give this one a try :D

10 months ago, Asteria1243

Finch is amazing!

To be honest, Finch has absolutely helped me with everything in my life! When I’m feeling down or stressed, I always go to Finch because I know it will always make me feel cheered up and happy as soon as I use it. In my opinion, I think Finch really can help people with a lot of things such as, helping manage your stress/anxiety, it can also help with your depression, it also helps with your metal and physical well being! What I live about this app is that it just has a way of helping with everything! If I have a problem or I’m just not feeling it that day I know that Finch will be there for me to help. But there’s only one thing that I think could change to be better. Lately when I have been trying to write reflections, it lets me write for a little bit and then it kicks me out of the app! For anything else that u do in the app it’s fine, but any time I try to write a reflection, it doesn’t work and kicks me out. If there is anything you could do to help me with this, it would be absolutely amazing. Besides that, Finch is the most perfect app to help you with you health and mental and physical well being. If you ever feel like you’re stressed out or feeling anything of worry or doubt, I would go to Finch because it will always help with anything! Finch overall is an amazing app and should definitely be rated 5 stars!

2 months ago, Julie R. 9999

Whoever conceptualized this app deserves a Nobel peace prize

Tl;dr kind of like Club Penguin for self-care, in the best way possible. Do you love RPG games? Apps where you can accessorize your avatar & its living space? Do you also struggle with getting through the day? Download this app. Seriously. I have struggled for a LONG time with depression, anxiety, and ADHD (along with BPD in my adulthood), all of which take a toll on my executive functioning and ability to achieve the things that I want to achieve. This app “gamifies” self-care in a way that is actually encouraging me to get daily tasks done, show myself more love & compassion, & take care of my physical form. There are definitely a few ways in which they could improve the app—the first being adding more reflection prompts or goal suggestions regarding motivation, because it seems the majority of them are based around calming down anxiety or distress rather than building up energy to start the day. I also think for people who are low-functioning, the points system is a little “stingy,” but I work around this by breaking my goals down into even smaller ones. I also wish that there were more furniture to choose from, or that the room your Finch lives in were actually a house so that there’s more space to decorate. Still couldn’t give this anything below 5 stars though; it’s too amazing!!

2 years ago, J_saunders82

This app changed my life

This app has literally changed my life. I have wanted to put the work in to better myself for years but was never able to get the motivation for it (it’s often very hard to get motivated to do stuff because I have adhd) I saw an add for this app not sure if it’d even help me out, but gave it a try. 123 days later and I still check in every day. I drink water daily, go outside, focus on positive things in my day even if it’s just one thing. Helping my little friend (their name is Poki) grow and learn new things has been the best motivator for doing things that I often have trouble with. My mood has improved, I’m getting chores done around the house, I went to the doctor for the first time in years. There’s always something new and it rewards you for completing your goal and doesn’t penalize you if you don’t complete all of your daily goals. It’s exciting to come back each day and see what new things your pet will learn and getting to watch them try new things and travel. I log on every day not because I have to but because it’s something that I want to do. I am forever grateful for this app and all it has done for me. I look forward to how much farther it’ll take me. If you are debating getting this app and giving it a try I highly recommend it. Good luck on your self care journey from Poki and myself.

8 months ago, fakecowboy

Magnum opus of gamifying tasks (buy this for your kids)

Discovering this app has been an absolute game-changer for me! It’s not just an app; it’s a groundbreaking journey into self-improvement, blending psychology with the joy of gaming. Imagine nurturing a baby bird—your digital companion—as you navigate through tasks and goals, making every moment spent on this app a guilt-free pleasure. The genius lies in its design; the user interface takes me back to the classic games of my childhood, making goal-setting feel like an adventurous quest rather than a chore. Each achievement is rewarded not just with a sense of accomplishment but with a vibrant celebration, gems, and that sweet dopamine rush. But here’s where it truly shines: the app’s innovative use of word association analysis to uncover behavioral patterns. It’s proactive, constantly seeking feedback to tailor a more personalized experience, guiding you (and even your kids) towards recognizing and altering negative habits, and encouraging the pursuit of passions recognized through positive reflections. And through it all, you’re teaching your baby bird about this vast, complex world, preparing it for a future of independence. This app isn’t just a tool; it’s a companion on a journey towards a better understanding of oneself and the world around us. Join me and my baby bird in this delightful adventure of growth and discovery. (Guided by my heart, edited by GPT-4)

8 months ago, deldbfs

AMAZING-why didn't I get it sooner?!?

I have been struggling with anxiety and depression, and my sister told me to get this app. When I did, I was amazed how motivated I was to do my goals. With my little finch I named Burp, we conquer anything and they help me stick to my goals. Yes, it's only been 12 days, but my friends are noticing a difference in how I act and how motivated I am. I told them my secret and together, someday, sometime, we are going to conquer the world!! But in the meantime, picked up saxophone again, and am taking lessons! This app is life-changing and also really cute! The graphics are clean and fun that always seems to pick my mood up and remember there is a world of happy and cute things. This app should deserve nothing but a 5-star review and some happy cheepers. I do have one complaint. Yes, my phone is old (it serves me just fine), but the app still glitches across my screen. (Ex: I go from the shop to my main page) None of the other apps on my phone do this, so I think it is the app thats doing it, but am not sure. I understand if you cannot fix this, and it is not really that important, but it would be nice not to have a glitchy app. That's it!! Thank you to all the Gardians, who got me a free premium plus trial-you really helped me stay focused in the first 3-4 days. XOXO, Auntie Em

1 year ago, HopperBopper6

Finch is the best!

Every day when I wake up I check on my finch! I got to take a shower and brush my teeth as well as wash my face and do skincare to make her go on an adventure. The adventure usually lasts 8 hrs but you can reduce the time by doing more of your goals and rating your goals and taking about ur day! It’s makes me actually do things I don’t normally want to do like clean my room, make my bed, get out of my bed, and have a productive day until I started using g finch! It helps with stress, if you just need to be cleaner or more productive, helps you stay on task and keep doing what you don’t normally want to do, and much more! After every adventure your finch tells you about what they saw and you get to tell them what it is that they saw!!! When they sleep you can tap on them and it shows what they are dreaming about! They dream about what they saw on the adventure. Also, not to mention the ADORABLE micro pets! I have an obsession with llamas so I immediately got all of my family members to accept my requests so I could get the llama of my dreams!!! There is so much to do! If you have stress or have trouble taking showers when your supposed to, keeping your room clean, brushing your teeth, skincare, or if you need to relax and find a new adorable and great app that actually works, use finch!! I love it! You defiantly won’t regret getting this app!!!

3 years ago, NevermindTraci

Finch Support 💜

I’ve been able to share Finch with some friends and have something that makes me check in on myself, something I neglect to do more often than not. I’ve already subscribed to the Plus plan, but I think it’s important to note that it’s not necessary to have the Plus in order to get those self-reflection tools that neuro-divergent people so often forget or let fall to the wayside. The SOS features are incredibly helpful, in addition to creating the small goals for yourself that you can find being necessary but giving you a sense of accomplishment. I can say that I have been able to be more conscious of my actions and feelings using Winston (my Finch) and I’ve even been able to use Winston to help me talk to others about my feelings and actions, because I want to show my Finch off! This is the first app I’ve stuck with to help my mental state and it’s been amazing. The developers are responsive to any questions and/or concerns, which is incredible. In the future, I would like to see a feature where we can share our data in a report format via a doc (without any identifying PHI, of course) with someone - my therapist would love to see the progress I am making since we don’t meet in person very often because of the pandemic. If I could send her reports via a doc in an email it would be a wonderful addition to the app!

2 years ago, Battered but Resiliant

Surprisingly Affirming & Useful as of Day # 3

Surprisingly affirming & grounding & useful - only day #3 but I do enjoy this app. Maybe it’s because I’ve cared for my grandkid - a toddler during the day - since she was born - so I’m revisiting her Mom’s as well as my childhood, but Finch is helping me look at some history & unrealistic expectations & intentions with curiosity & joy realistically. Maybe it’s also because I love to write & I'm also clearing a lot of clutter this Spring - stirring up memories as well as dust - but I enjoy the questions asked & the way my responses are saved. The daily reminders are helpful. The reminder to slow down at bedtime with a selection of sounds of water (available all day) or meditation or breathing exercises are built right in. I also enjoy the aspect of earning points that can be spent to contribute to the story - it’s playful. I’m not done exploring all the possibilities. Full disclosure: I am a retired family physician who paid attention to a range of wellness & mental health issues - I could see myself suggesting this app as an adjunct to other remedies & therapies - possibly as a way for some to encourage basic self-care habits &/or to keep track of their medications & appointments if it worked for them. It won’t appeal to everyone (what does?) but I’m pretty sure that the built in whimsy would have cheered me when I had some grim times.

1 year ago, Theminecraftpro/girl

I love the app but a couple things edit: recommendations for features

I love how we can set goals and how some journeys for goals are guided but I don’t like how things like alert breathing or stamina breathing are locked if I don’t have Finch Plus. I, like many other people, would benefit greatly from having these features, but because it’s locked for normal users, we don’t get it. I understand that you need to pay your bills n stuff and it’s really hard to do so sometimes, so I’m not mad, but it would be nice to have at least stamina breathing for normal users. Other than that, I find it nice. It would be nice if there were more examples for prompts, but they really help when I can write out what I need to. The breathing exercises help with anxiety and insomnia, which helps because I’ve suffered from both for the longest time. Thank you guys for the amazing app ❤️ please at least consider my requests if you could Edit: I love this app and it’s really helped me with everything as I’ve said before and I got a recommendation for this app. Maybe add a SH timer and education to help fight urges for it, and of course if someone gets triggered by it they could turn off the feature. I don’t know, but people could definitely use the help with that because they are unable to do proper research themselves, of course just a suggestion ❤️

2 years ago, Apricot & J

Something that finally works

I had seen this app in the store before but had never downloaded it. When I finally did, I didn’t have high expectations of it being something I stuck with. It looked lovely, but I knew how I was and could not see myself sticking with something like this. I’m only about a week in, but I’ve used the app every day since I downloaded it. I’ve turned to the app when I was stressed or upset, but I also turned to it when I was happy. I noticed that I used to spend a lot of time on my phone, endlessly scrolling, and now I’ll open finch and spend time doing the exercises. I like that it feels like a game. The more I talk about my feelings, do breathing exercises, take care of myself, and achieve my goals, the more I earn stones and give my pet energy. It’s a win win. I don’t know if it would work for everyone, but within a week, I decided I wanted the full version and signed up to pay for a year. I could have kept it and gotten use out of it with the free version too, because it really was designed beautifully. But because I loved it so much, I simply wanted to pay to get more awesomeness. It requires the drive to heal and learn and grow, but if you’re someone who is remotely self aware and interested in making small changes at a time to improve your life, you could benefit from this.

2 years ago, Thgrhjvdsoqjwnvgxu72936

The only self care app Ever

I've never written a review in my life but this app is truly worth it. I can see all of the thought that the designers put behind Finch to make it something you want to come back to daily. I've had trouble with other self care apps because i felt as if i was only using the app to help myself. This is the issue. The reason i have this app is because i don't give myself enough care since i don't care to. Having a little friend to open up the app to makes it so much more motivating. Learning what my little Scoobert likes and dislikes, shaping their personality, going on adventures.. it's all so exciting! I always make sure to check in so my finch can go on a adventure and i can talk to them about it! I love the idea of the bird being a baby because when you respond it's always wholesome and optimistic, which in turn makes me more optimistic! And if that isn't enough, the customization options are even better. The opportunities for new accessories, colors, clothes, locations and more make me want to save up all the rainbow stones i can! Everything about this app is perfect. The tree town is such a nice add on that i've used to connect with my family and friends who love the app as well! After having this app for a bit, now i even care about checking in with myself! (the whole point)

3 weeks ago, Grace570!

MAPO!

I downloaded this app about a year or two ago to help with my diagnosed anxiety and chronic depression. I named my bird Mapo and she is so lovely and pink. Making self-care and taking care of yourself into more of a game and also sort of a Neopet has been extremely helpful. I have gotten my friends to download this app so that we can send messages and love to each other even when we’re super busy or, can’t seem to get the energy to text. We send each other hugs and gratitude and reminders to drink water throughout the app. it’s a good checklist and it helps me reflect each day. I love all the items you can gather and how you can decorate your little house and also dress her up! You can also make your bird different colors! I used to have the premium and it’s affordable and unlocks little extra features and items, but the app is completely useable and helpful even without premium! Love love love my bird Mapo and this app. If you’re reading this, I think it might help you! Also, if you were still reading, unlike Neopets and other virtual pets, if you get into a slump and do not login for a few days, your bird is fine and not in a depressing state. That was the worst part of other self-care pet apps. Because if you were in a bad state, so was your Neopet and it just makes you feel awful for your mental health..

2 months ago, Addie Apple

Productive To-Do List with a Pinch of Fun

Finch is a great way to stay on top of every day priorities consistently. It helps rule out procrastination and create good habits. Along with that, Finch makes the process fun! You receive a pet that walks through life with you and grows along the way as well. This has given me the encouragement to check in with my pet on a regular basis to help it grow and buy clothing and furniture accessories for it with the gems I’ve earned from completing daily tasks. <3 While checking in with my pet, it gives me the opportunity to check in with myself as well and review the to do list of the day. I’ve been struggling with procrastination for a while but after using Finch for a week I’ve seen a difference in my day to day process. I just can’t wait to see the future result to my newly found productivity! This app has given me more time to reflect on matters that need to be accomplished daily, along with providing me space to list off priorities and check them off in an easy and fun manner. I know that as I consistently check in and reflect on daily tasks, these repetitive actions will become habits. And according to the experience I’ve had thus far, checking in consistently won’t be a problem. This app is very motivational and just so easy to go through with. I’d definitely recommend this app.

2 years ago, beautiful_687457523

I love this so much, totally recommend!!!!!!!

This app has really helped me better myself every day and it is so relaxing to just go home, get my chores done, and hang out with my baby(now toddler) finch and talk about my day, i also love the little notifications the app sends you saying things like baby *blank* supports you it always makes my day. My friend who does not have an apple phone has this app and can still have the widget which I think is cool. I also love the soundscapes, and i love all the cute little outfits and stories you can do with yours finch and how it will send you a notification in the morning saying baby *blank* is awake and ready to see you, it really encourages me to get out of bed and complete my goals to energize my finch for their daily adventure. OH! And the tree town, you can add your friends and family to the app and add them to your tree town and send them little messages and if you talk about specific people or things it will keep track of that and help you realize “are these things positive or negative in my life?” I also like the little quotes and the little questions you get asked when you open the app, but i do wish that i would not have too pay to get access to things, id honestly rather have adds if that’s what it takes. But other then that I absolute LOVE this app so much!

11 months ago, wafflesismylife

#blessed

I’m so thankful for this amazing app and its supportive community 🫰I have tried like six different planner/habit tracking apps this year and Finch comes out on top! It’s cozy-cute little environment is less stressful and overwhelming than other tracker apps, and Waffles, my bird, keeps me engaged with the app and I check it on my own without reminders (and with reminders bc i added a few :P.) I love that every time I open the app it asks me about my mood because some apps limit the mood selections to once daily- which quite frankly just isn’t realistic. I use the free version and I LOVE IT. It doesnt limit the apps functionality (which I’ve seen on free versions of certain habit apps- one even limiting you to THREE GOALS A DAY unless you pay for it- not cool.) I’ve only been using it for a week, but I will certainly willingly pay for the full version once Ive created a secure habit out of using the app. OH And the fact that you can “sponsor” someone else to have the full benefits of the app? Literally so sweet, I cried when I first saw it <3 My current suggestion is to allow you to see certain reflections from people in your friend tree. I like to reflect about my sister and would love to have the ability to toggle showing her my memories about us growing up together, and it would be nice to see what she thinks of me!

2 years ago, pieholemonster

Great app for journaling and working it into your everyday life!

This app genuinely motivates me to journal and write about my feelings. It sounds cliche, but this has been saving my mental health lately. It’s also just a really convenient way to journal. It gives you prompts which is great because I have never really know what to journal about to practice things like gratitude and positive reflection. It also categories key words and people’s names so you can click on the tag and see all of the entries you’ve made that contain that word/person which is really nice! While I like the idea of journaling by hand, it has always been too difficult for me to adopt a routine of sitting down to write out an entry every day. I have found that journaling on my phone makes me journal a lot more and since I’m on my phone all of the time anyways, I just open the app at random times and making smaller entries throughly the day. It has been a good app for keeping me from constantly scrolling through social media because it has a widget that puts your cute owl friend in his room you can customize on your Home Screen. Whenever I see my little owl on the widget asking me to chat it catches my eye and I open the app to journal instead of opening up a social media app. All around great app for journaling and working it into your everyday life!

2 years ago, Kittychan9

Amazing! One suggestion though

This is one of the most amazing games in the WHOLE WORLD!!! My favorite thing about it is that I get a little pet birdie that I can take care of every day! Plus there was one funny part where a member of the Finch Team came and sent me a hug. I wanted to send back gratitude. Guess what Sugar (my finch) said? “Should I go over to (whatever her name was) and thank her for existing?” XD!!! Idk why it just sounds funny to me! Wait a second… I just realized I just started typing a long story and not getting to the point! Ugh, that always happens when I’m writing reviews and making descriptions of Scratch projects! That reminds me, I saw make a Scratch project on goals. I’m pretty sure you put that there because I didn’t put that goal before. Wait… I’m doing it again!! I’ll just tell you my suggestion. So, I want there to be a bookshelf and you can buy books, and then you can read them to your finch!!! They will sometimes argue when you choose a book they hate, and maybe fall asleep during the book. If you do one they dislike, they will become bored and have a small chance of arguing. If they like it they will be interested. If they love it and it’s their favorite they will be super exited!!! Can you try making this update please? Thank you for reading my tremendously huge year long comment! 😅

3 months ago, kassidie.p

Everyday I love this app more and more!

I found this app from a discord server I’m in that talks about mental health. At first I was like I’ll probably do it for a week or two then it never gets touched again like most apps on have. But NO! I absolutely love everything about this app! The developers got my respect when I found they have a way for people to sponsor others and give them a free month on finch plus! And every month they do little announcements about how many people they were able to sponsor! I was fortunate enough to be able to get a free month and that really gave me to motivation to keep going I wanted all the things!! Today my month ended so I went to see if I could maybe sign up for another opportunity to get a free month but I absolutely blown away when I was offered a discount on the membership! There were annual options and monthly options and I will say they are very good offers! I was able to get a year for $10! I honestly couldn’t believe it, this company really cares about the people they serve and not as much about money. With everything being so expensive and money being very tight this was such a help! And my mental health will be thankful too, when I can in the future I’ll definitely be sponsoring some people everyone deserves to get to try the full experience!

1 year ago, potato2251

Love it! There’s only some stuff I’d like for them to add

( IN CASE YOU DONT WANT TO READ THE WHOLE REVIEW: this app does really help. Id download it if doing stuff like taking a shower seems like a chore.) I’ve only had this app for a couple hours, but it’s already helped me improve so much! Like, showering used to be a chore, but today when I went to take a shower I was fine with it and got in quickly! I think knowing I would complete a finch goal really helped. But like I said in the title, I’d like them to add some stuff. 1) I’d like more pronoun options. The pronouns- although they are for your finch- can represent your pronouns! But there’s only three options. I think adding a custom pronouns spot would be great so you could put in custom ones. Another thing I’d want is being able to repeat goals every- hour as an example. For things like drinking water, I don’t want to make one goal for every hour. So to add hourly reminders would be great! Id also like more mental illness quizzes. I downloaded this app because I have (self diagnosed) ADHD and I wanted to take a quiz on it through the app but there was only anxiety and depression. Although I still did those two and they helped me figure stuff out, I’d still like more of those quizzes(and not behind a paywall). Overall this app helps a lot and the things I want aren’t needs. :)

2 years ago, yikesriley

Better on my Worst days bc of Finch

I wanna start off by saying I was really skeptical of this app, and really am of any that claims to enhance productivity and make life easier. I’m not being paid or asked to say this, I just think it’d be good to share. My partner and I are both diagnosed with D.I.D. and we both experience a lot of dissociation. They’ve used this app for quite a while and recommended it to me as a fun way to try and keep up with and remember things (memory loss and amnesia with D.I.D. can be a lot), and offered to pay for a year for me for the premium. I accepted and don’t regret it a bit. I’ve only missed logging on a few days, but like, wow. I love how there are already prompts for bad days like ‘Just Be’ and ‘Breathe Deeply’ that count as full tasks, because thats super important for someone like me. On my bad days I have somewhere to turn for ad-free soundscapes and grounding prompts, along with journal prompts i immediately get rewarded for. And on my better days I’m remembering and documenting a lot more. This app has been awesome for me and I’ve noticed a steady improvement in myself over the last month and a half of using it. It would be really cool to see a feature where you can interact more with your Finch like actively feeding it, or play a game with it after completing a certain amount of tasks.

2 years ago, dr.arjunroy

Best journaling and self-care app on the App Store

As a teenager going through the difficulties of high school, mental health has been a prominent struggle in my life. Because of that, I have tried various journaling and self-care apps only to find most of them either had the majority of their features locked behind paywalls or didn’t contain anything that could help me deal with stress as a student. It effectively rendered those apps unusable unless I paid a large amount of money—something I was not willing to do. However, I came across Finch on the App Store. I saw the 5-star rating, and decided to install it to check it out. It seemed like a new app because of all the bugs, but it still got the job done and I was expecting the app to be improved with updates. Needless to say, I was impressed. The app has everything from free journaling to reflecting to breathing exercises, things I was exactly looking for. The best part: a decent portion of it was not behind a paywall. I could still do the basic journaling prompts, answer test questions, and look at my weekly report for an analysis of my feelings. In essence, this app has the basic and important stuff down and for free for those like me who just want to journal and get their feelings out. I really hope the developers do not put any of this stuff behind the paywall.

11 months ago, Hiofecjirdnkudcb

Five star app, lots of lovely beneficial sections

I got this app a little while ago it’s hard sometimes for me to stay on track with it but I know that’s just me, and unlike other mental health apps I don’t feel uncomfortably obligated to check it, it feel like I’m just checking in with my lil friend that I can’t wait to see grow up and help by helping myself. The shop and the seasonal outfits keep me coming back for sure(trynna get those fairy wings), at first I was a bit lazy when checking out the app and thought it was just a to do list but then I saw the journaling, breathing exercises, mental health quizzes, exercises, etc all for free. I had to recommend it to my friends. The plus is worth it too opens up more soothing sounds and mental health exercises I can’t afford it at this moment but can’t wait to get it. I honestly hope people see and read this comment I was going through and a lot of people are hating on the team but it says in the app there are only 8 members (started with 2) and they are looking for more people to work with(with a job link in the app), I also love the guardian section and affirmations I didn’t understand at first but I’m glad I didn’t give up on my finchie or the app, being able to log my mood and review my habits has been very beneficial, thank you finch team :)

2 years ago, MoreThanUseless

Where has this been?

I’m really impressed by this app. Maybe I just had low expectations but driving mental health using a pet feels revolutionary! Really well done, great execution on all the ways Finch is motivating users to take care of themselves. I could write a blog post with all the ways this has been done haha. Two things that lower my rating (only slightly though, because the app is great otherwise): 1. Buggy/slow on opening A few times when I’ve opened the app it freezes, or loads slowly (only displays my birb walking). I hard resettled it once or twice, but one time it (maybe in combination with other things happening on my device) made my phone freeze and I had to hard restart it. 2. Tags need some work I love the idea of tracking progress in the app, and I think the larger picture is helpful (eg the chart of how you’re doing over time, the day by day display of what you did well). But my newsletters categorize my positive/negative associations of my tags based on my status at the time of logging. Eg, the prompt was “what are you thankful for”, but because I said I was 2/5 in wellness, it associated all those good things (my family, dancing, etc) as negatives. 3. Can we get more visible language on how our data is handled? Hesitant to share too much because of this. The benefits outweigh the negatives though, imo. Listing negatives more as feedback!

9 months ago, Stargirl 677

Very good, but maybe some functional changes will make it better

I’ve been using Finch for years at this point and it’s really helped keep me goal oriented and on top of all my daily tasks. It’s also been rewarding to see my progress in tasks and goals alongside my bird as more features are added to the app. My only complain is with the daily reward structure and, while it may encourage people to achieve goals, can come off as punishing to folks to some other folks. I know when there are days when I am too overwhelmed to log on, I feel like the daily tracking system reminds me of how I’m falling behind, which can come off as discouraging more than encouraging. I know this model is used to incentivize people to subscribe, but as someone who uses the app to manage feelings of executive dysfunction, anxiety and forgetfulness, this feature sometimes comes off as discouraging rather than motivating and makes me want to use the app less (especially when I fall short). Just something to consider to make the app more accessible to everyone’s mental health journey. Other than that I’ve found most of its features to help me manage symptoms of stress and get on top of the goals and tasks that feel really daunting everyday. I find myself better keeping track of all more tasks and hitting more short-term goals that develop healthier habits :). A good app.

2 years ago, hi_there6492

Fun app, could use some improvements

I got this app to cheer myself up and connect with friends via a cute little bird, and to that end, this app is really awesome. The personal reflections, goal setting, and overall aesthetic of the app are great. That being said, there are a few things about the user experience that could be improved. This app has a great library of grounding exercises and guided breathing techniques that I often use to calm myself down when I’m anxious or dissociating. However, these can (as far as I’ve seen) only be accessed through the “first aid” tab in a menu that only appears on the main screen of the app. This would be fine if there weren’t so many screens to go through before finally arriving at the home page of the app. There’s the regular opening screen, a quote/question, a pop up that asks you to rate your mood, and even the occasional “event” reminder that you have to get though to even access the home page. With no way to skip any of these preliminary screens and no other way to access the “first aid” tab, it can be very stressful to have to navigate through all of these pages when I’m already anxious and stressed. I think just adding a simple, clearly visible shortcut on the FIRST page you see that can take you to the “first aid” library would be a simple and effective way to solve this problem. Overall, this app is pretty great, just some things to improve :)

Description

Meet your new self care best friend! Finch is a self care pet app that helps you feel prepared and positive, one day at a time. Take care of your pet by taking care of yourself! Choose from a wide variety of self care exercises personalized for you. THE BEST DAILY SELF CARE APP Struggling with stress, mental health, or need motivation? Is self care a chore? Finch makes self care finally feel rewarding, lightweight, and fun. Complete quick self care exercises to grow your pet, earn rewards, and improve mental health! People who struggle with mental health, goals, meditation, and journaling found it easier to be mindful with their self care pet in the Finch app! REVIEWS - "I’ve tried other apps for being thankful and thinking positive but never used them long. I enjoy this one because the virtual pet is really cute and it takes just a moment to be honest about I really feel." - "As someone who struggles with anxiety and depression, I have tried many journaling apps and mood trackers. All of them felt like a chore, but not Finch! Even if I am not feeling like journaling or even facing my emotions, I can do so in order to help Finch." QUICK CHECK INS • Start mornings with quick mood checks and energize your pet to go exploring! Choose from a variety of quick mindful habits from goal tracking and bullet journaling to mindful breathing exercises and quizzes! • End days in moments of gratitude with your self care pet where they'll be back from adventures to share stories with you! Destress, reflect, and recognize your positive moments. MINDFUL EXERCISES Strengthen your mental health by increasing resilience, productivity, and gratitude with self care exercises! Finch helps you hit goals and sustain healthy habits with your self care pet! • Goal Tracker: set goals and celebrate wins you've accumulated from healthy habits. • Bullet Journaling: guided bullet journaling prompts to clear the mind, track important moments, and practice gratitude. • Breathing: guided breathing to calm nerves, increase focus, energize your mind, and sleep better. • Quizzes: quick quizzes to understand your mental health by tracking your anxiety, depression, body image appreciation, and more. • Mood Tracker: check on yourself and access mood trends to understand what has been lifting you up or bringing you down. • Quotes: read motivational quotes to lift your mood and gain new perspective. • Sleep: Unwind yourself for good sleep with guided breathing and next day goal planning. • Insights: get insights on your mental health from combined analytics on your mood tracker, bullet journal tags, goal tracker, and quizzes. SAY HI! • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@finchcare • Discord: https://discord.gg/finchfam • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finchcare/ • Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/finchfam • Email: [email protected] • Terms of service: https://befinch.notion.site/Finch-Care-PBC-Terms-of-Service-710ffd2b56ce4bc8ac8063461a3bb96e • Privacy policy: https://befinch.notion.site/Finch-Care-PBC-Privacy-Policy-c2e466cb17f34edd87d0c353b5742ac5