Finch vs I Am Sober

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

I Am Sober

• People quitting alcohol, nicotine, drugs or another habit who want a day counter
• Peer support from others at the same stage of recovery
• Recovery groups that want a private shared tracker, with Sober Plus

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.

I Am Sober

• Creating a group, locking the app with Touch ID or Face ID, cloud backups and extra trackers need Sober Plus.
• The App Store lists the 12-month Sober Plus subscription at both $29.99 and $39.99, so check the price shown in the app.
• Mobile only: apps are listed for iPhone, Apple Watch and Android, with no web or desktop tracker.
• The App Store also lists three $0.99 in-app purchases besides the subscription.

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.

I Am Sober

Sober day counter

Shows how long you have been sober, counted from the sober date and time you set for each addiction you track.

Daily pledge and review

Start the day with a pledge to stay sober, then review how the day went and log notes in the evening.

Milestones and community

Milestones from 1 day to 1 month and beyond are tracked, and communities group people with the same addiction at the same stage of sobriety.

Savings calculator

Shows how much money and time have been saved by staying sober, alongside the day count.

Trigger analysis

Daily recaps help you find patterns that made one day easier or harder than the last.

Withdrawal timeline

After you declare an addiction, a timeline built from other members' reports shows what to expect over the coming days and weeks.

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.

I Am Sober

• Free$0

  Sober day counter, daily pledge and review, milestone tracking, savings calculator, withdrawal timeline and the community.

• Sober Plus (1 Month)$9.99

  per month

  Adds private groups, a Touch ID or Face ID lock, cloud backups, and tracking of more addictions with access to more communities.

• Sober Plus (6 Months)$27.49

  per 6 months

  The same Sober Plus features, billed every six months.

• Sober Plus (12 Months)$29.99 or $39.99

  per 12 months; the App Store lists both amounts

  The same Sober Plus features, billed once a year. The listing shows two 12-month prices without explaining the difference.

Finch

No public discounts listed.

I Am Sober

• Annual discount

  12-month plan costs about 67% less than monthly

  The App Store lists Sober Plus at $9.99 for 1 Month and at $29.99 and $39.99 for 12 Months. Even the higher figure is about 67% less than 12 monthly payments ($119.88).