Finch vs Habitica
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Finch
Self-care app that ties daily goals to a virtual pet bird
Habitica
Habit and task tracker that works like a role-playing game
Where they differ
- Finch starts at $5.99 (lowest Finch Plus in-app purchase; billing period not shown). Habitica starts at $4.99 per month, or $47.99 for 12 months (App Store prices).
- Only Habitica lists a web app.
- Habitica is open source, according to its own site.
- Finch also covers daily notes, goals and mood tracking.
- Habitica also covers tasks.
At a glance
| Finch | Habitica | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $5.99 (lowest Finch Plus in-app purchase; billing period not shown) | $4.99 per month, or $47.99 for 12 months (App Store prices) |
| Free plan | Core self-care features are free: caring for the bird and its adventures, personal goals, reflections, good vibes to friends and seasonal events. | Habits, Dailies, To Do's, rewards, avatars, Parties and Quests are free; the vendor's App Store listing says the app can be fully enjoyed for free. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Finch Care PBC | HabitRPG, Inc. |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Finch
- People who keep habits up more easily with a game-like reward
- Pairing small daily goals with mood check-ins and guided reflection
- Using the core tracker without paying for a subscription
Habitica
- People motivated by game mechanics such as levels, gear and pets
- Friends who want to keep each other accountable
- Tracking habits, routines and one-off to-dos without paying
Worth knowing
Finch
- iOS and Android only; the vendor lists no web or desktop version.
- The App Store lists Finch Plus purchases from $5.99 to $69.99 without billing periods, so check the offer shown in the app before subscribing.
- Extra reflection prompts, expanded activity and timer options and extra seasonal rewards need Finch Plus.
Habitica
- The vendor lists a website plus Android and iOS apps; no desktop apps are listed.
- Assigning shared tasks to other people needs a Group Plan at $9 a month plus $3 for each additional member.
- Gems, the paid in-app currency for equipment and avatar customizations, are sold separately in packs from $0.99.
- Subscription benefits are in-game items and perks rather than extra task features.
Key features
Finch
- Virtual pet companion
- Completing goals and activities earns energy that sends the bird on an adventure. It comes back with a story and sometimes a new discovery.
- Daily goals
- Set personal goals such as drinking water or making the bed and check them off through the day. New users start with a few suggested goals.
- Reflections and journaling
- Reflection prompts cover writing about the day, gratitude and how you are feeling. Finch Plus adds further prompts.
- Mood tracking and insights
- The App Store listing describes mood check-ins with trends, and insights that combine mood, journal tags, goals and quizzes.
- Breathing, soundscapes and focus timer
- Breathing exercises, soundscapes and a focus timer are built in. Finch Plus expands the activity and timer options.
- Friends and good vibes
- Add friends inside the app and send them short messages of encouragement, which the vendor calls good vibes.
Habitica
- Habits, Dailies and To Do's
- Habits are positive or negative actions logged as they happen, Dailies repeat on a daily, weekly or monthly schedule, and To Do's are one-off tasks.
- RPG rewards
- Finished tasks earn gold, experience and items for a customizable avatar, and missed ones cost health points. Rewards to spend gold on can be customized.
- Parties and Quests
- Friends team up in a Party for accountability and take on Quests together, which award Pets and Equipment.
- Group Plans
- A paid Group Plan lets members work from one task board and lets tasks be assigned to any number of members.
- Reminders, widgets and sync
- The mobile apps include reminders and widgets, and progress syncs across devices.
- Open source
- The code is published on GitHub and the project says it will stay open source. Public pull requests have been paused since August 4, 2026.
Plans
Finch
Finch$0
Care for the bird and send it on adventures, set personal goals, write reflections, send good vibes to friends and join seasonal events.
Finch Plus$5.99 to $69.99
billing period not shown on the App Store listing
Optional subscription with additional reflection prompts, more good vibe and goal emoji choices, expanded activity and timer options, and extra seasonal rewards.
Habitica
Free$0
Habits, Dailies and To Do's with rewards, avatar customization, Parties and Quests, synced across devices.
Subscription$4.99
per month; $14.99 for 3, $29.99 for 6, $47.99 for 12 months
Optional in-game perks: an exclusive gear set every month, Mystic Hourglasses and the ability to buy Gems with Gold.
Group Plan$9
per month, plus $3 per month for each additional member
A shared task board with tasks assigned to members, and full subscription benefits for everyone in the group.
Ways to pay less
Finch
No public discounts listed.
Habitica
- Annual discount
About 20% less with a 12-month subscription
The App Store listing shows the subscription at $4.99 for 1 month and $47.99 for 12 months, about 20% less than 12 monthly payments ($59.88).
