Comparison
Miso vs Finch
| At a glance | Miso | Finch |
|---|---|---|
| Out now | No, waitlist | Yes |
| Your pet | A cat | A bird |
| Free to download | Yes | Yes |
| Paid option | $3.99 to $59.99 | $5.99 to $69.99 |
| Missed days | No penalties | No penalties; a streak can reset |
Facts side by side
| Miso | Finch | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Miso: Little Cat, Small Steps | Finch: Self-Care Pet |
| Made by | EULKALON (independent developer) | Finch Care Public Benefit Corporation |
| Available now | No, coming soon (waitlist) | Yes |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad and Android (planned) | iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision (iOS 15.6 or later), Android |
| Price to download | Free | Free |
| Paid option | Miso Plus: $29.99/year (7 days free), $3.99/month, $59.99 lifetime | Finch Plus: the US App Store lists purchases from $5.99 to $69.99 |
| Your pet | A cat you name, in one of four coats | A bird you raise from an egg |
| How the day starts | Check in by energy: Running on empty, Getting by or Feeling good | Morning check-in; the pet goes exploring |
| Missed days | No penalties; the show-up count never goes down | No penalties; a streak count can reset |
| Age rating | 13 and older | 9+ on the App Store |
| Data linked to you (App Store label) | Miso has no label yet; it's built with no account and nothing leaving your phone | User ID, device ID, photos or videos |
| App Store recognition | None yet | Editors' Choice |
Where Finch is better
- You can use it today. Finch is out on iPhone, iPad and Android. Miso is still on a waitlist.
- More tools. Finch's App Store page lists a goal tracker, bullet journaling, breathing exercises, quizzes, a mood tracker, quotes, sleep routines and insights. Miso is smaller on purpose.
- Apple Vision. Finch runs on it. Miso doesn't.
- A track record. Finch is an App Store Editors' Choice with many user reviews. Miso has none yet.
Where Miso is different
- Energy first. Miso asks how much you have before it suggests anything, then offers one small thing that fits. On a Running on empty day there's no task at all.
- Nothing to lose. Miso never gets sick or sad, Miso's energy only fills, and your show-up count never goes down.
- Private by design. No account and no sign-up. Everything you add stays on your phone, and the app has no analytics or tracking tools.
- Miso does things with you. Drink water and Miso drinks from the bowl; stretch and Miso stretches; breathe together.
- Simple Plus pricing. Miso Plus is $29.99 a year (7 days free), $3.99 a month or $59.99 for life. The self-care itself is always free, and if you can't afford Plus, you can ask for a free year.
Who should pick Finch
Pick Finch if you want an app you can use right now, you'd like lots of guided exercises and journaling in one place, or you just love the little bird.
Who should pick Miso
Pick Miso if you love cats, want a very small daily routine that starts with your energy, and want your self-care to stay on your phone with no account. You can join the waitlist now.
Can I use both?
Yes. They don't connect to each other, so nothing stops you from using Finch now and trying Miso when it comes out.
FAQ
Is Miso a copy of Finch?
No. Both apps share the idea of a pet that grows with your self-care, which many apps use. Miso has its own cat, its own crayon-drawn world, an energy-first check-in and an on-phone design with no account.
Is Miso cheaper than Finch?
Miso Plus is $29.99 a year, $3.99 a month or $59.99 for life. Finch Plus purchases on the US App Store range from $5.99 to $69.99, and the page doesn't say which is which, so check the App Store for Finch's current price. Both apps are free to download.
Does Finch need an account?
Finch's App Store privacy label lists a user ID and device ID as data linked to you. Check Finch's privacy policy for the details. Miso has no account.
Is Finch for adults?
Finch is rated 9+ on the App Store, so adults can use it too. Miso is for people aged 13 and older.
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Sources
All checked 2026-11-10.
- Finch: Self-Care Pet on the US App Store: price, in-app purchases, platforms, age rating, privacy label, features, Editors' Choice.
- Finch official site: links to the App Store and Google Play.
- Engadget, "This self-care virtual pet is helping me get my act together", 11 March 2025: the pet is a bird raised from an egg; no penalties for missed days beyond a streak.
- What is Miso and the Miso privacy page: Miso's facts.
