Petite Habits
Petite Habits vs Finch
Both apps believe you shouldn’t be punished for being human. They just go about it differently. Finch is a self-care pet game. Petite Habits is a habit tracker with a companion who asks for nothing.
Last checked September 2026. Prices are list prices in USD and can vary by region and offer.
| Finch | Petite Habits | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A self-care pet game: raise a bird by doing goals, reflections and check-ins | A habit tracker and small todo list, with a fawn who keeps you company |
| The companion | You care for your bird, earn currency, buy outfits and decorate its home | Pip needs nothing: no feeding, currency or shop. You can rename Pip or turn Pip off |
| A check-in | Several screens, messages and short animations | One tap on the habit in the app, or on the home-screen widget with Petite+ |
| Missed days | No penalty | No penalty, and you can fill in or skip any past day from the calendar |
| Habit types | Goals and routines | Ticks, amounts (“8 glasses”), timed habits with a full-screen timer, and quit habits |
| Insights | Mood and reflection history | Weekly recap, 30-day consistency, 18-week heatmap, weekday rhythm, mood-weather notes |
| Platforms | iPhone and Android | Android now; iPhone planned |
| Price | Free tier; Finch Plus lists at $69.99 a year (offers and regional prices vary) | Free tier; Petite+ $12.99 a year or $1.99 a month |
Choose Finch if…
- You enjoy caring for a pet and watching it grow, dress up and go on adventures.
- You want guided reflections, breathing exercises and a big, friendly community.
- You use an iPhone today.
Choose Petite Habits if…
- You want a habit tracker first, where a check-in is one tap.
- You’d like a companion that doesn’t need tending: no feeding, currency or shop.
- You want real habit detail: amounts, timers, quit habits, calendars and heatmaps.
- You’re on Android and want something built for it, with home-screen widgets.
- You’d rather pay $12.99 a year, or nothing at all for up to 3 habits.
Is Petite Habits a good Finch alternative for Android?
If you liked Finch’s warmth but want something quieter and quicker, yes. Petite Habits keeps the gentle, no-guilt feeling and a companion, but drops the pet care, currency and shop. Check-ins take one tap, and it was built Android-first.
Should I switch from Finch?
Not if you love caring for your bird. Finch is a lovely app with a devoted community, and the pet game is the point of it. Petite Habits suits people who want a habit tracker first, with more detail about their habits and less to tend.
Can I track bad habits I want to stop?
Yes. Petite Habits has “Break a habit”, which counts your days free since the last slip and keeps your best run, without shame.
Finch is a trademark of Finch Care PBC. This page is our own comparison and isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by Finch.