XP TRACKERXP Tracker vs Finch
Finch and XP Tracker both turn self-care into something you look forward to. Finch does it with a small bird that grows as you look after yourself. XP Tracker does it with a hero, a questline and a boss to beat. Here's how to choose.
We make XP Tracker. Finch facts were checked against its App Store listing and website in November 2026.
Two kinds of kind
Finch calls itself a self-care best friend. You set small goals, check in on how you feel, journal, and your pet bird grows and goes on adventures as you look after yourself. It's soft, pastel and very well loved on the App Store. It's free, with an optional Finch Plus subscription.
XP Tracker is a habit RPG. You pick a class, say the Druid, and the class gives you a day of real quests: move your body, plan the day, read, sit still, and two class quests that rotate day to day. Your XP levels the hero, chips at the boss and unlocks the next panel of the Druid's comic. Gear cases and eggs drop as you go, so there is a collection to build too. It also has an ending: finish all eight classes and your hero is immortalized in the Hall of Heroes, ranked by when you finished, among players from all over the world.
Finch asks how you're doing. XP Tracker asks you to show up for a quest. Both are valid ways to build a better week.
Feature comparison
As of November 2026.
| Feature | Finch | XP Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Core idea | Care for a pet bird by caring for yourself | Level up a hero by doing real quests |
| Who sets the goals | You choose your self-care goals | You set your own targets in onboarding; add more from the quest library |
| Mood check-ins and journaling | Yes, central | Partly: reflection quests like Weekly Review and Lesson from Life |
| Pets | One bird that grows with you | More than 1,400 collectable pets from eggs |
| Story | Your bird's adventures | An original comic per class, 488 panels in all |
| Challenge | Gentle, no failure state | Boss fights with Easy, Medium and Mythic difficulty |
| Timers | Not listed | Yes on focus, training, meditation and more |
| Blocking distracting apps | Not listed | Yes, App Lock |
| Platforms | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Art style | Cute, soft pastel | Dark fantasy, painted comic art |
| How you pay | Free, optional subscription | Free to start, then monthly or a one-time pass |
"Not listed" means we didn't find it on the app's store listing or website. It may still exist.
Who should pick Finch
- You're going through a hard stretch and want an app that never makes you feel behind.
- Mood check-ins and journaling are what help you most.
- You love cute art and want one companion to care for.
Who should pick XP Tracker
- You like games with progression: levels, loot, a boss health bar going down.
- You want today's quests ready each morning, built from targets you set.
- You want a story that moves forward only when you do.
- You'd rather collect a whole menagerie than raise one pet.
Plenty of people use both: Finch for checking in with themselves, XP Tracker for the daily habits.
A few Druid pets
Pets hatch from eggs you earn by levelling up. All about pets
Moving from Finch to XP Tracker
- Trust your intuition. You choose your first class from its art alone, and you play one class at a time. See the classes.
- Bring your Finch goals over as quests. Tap + Add a quest for habits like Drink water, Get sunlight, Take your meds or Breathwork.
- Pick Easy for your first bosses. Easy fights need less XP. You can step up to Medium or Mythic once the routine feels steady.
- Use rest days. On a rough day, take a rest day. Your streaks wait until tomorrow.
Questions people ask
Is XP Tracker like Finch?
Partly. Both reward you for looking after yourself, and both have pets. Finch centres on one pet bird and gentle self-care goals you choose. XP Tracker is an RPG: you play a class, do daily quests built from targets you set, fight bosses and unlock a comic story. Pets in XP Tracker are a collection, not the core.
Does XP Tracker have pets?
Yes. You hatch eggs as you level up, and there are more than 1,400 pets to collect across the eight classes, including holiday pets. They're cosmetic: they don't change your stats.
Is XP Tracker too intense if I liked Finch?
It asks more of you than Finch. There are bosses and timers. But you set your own targets, missing a day costs you only the XP you didn't earn, and rest days keep your streaks until tomorrow.
Can I set my own goals in XP Tracker?
Yes. In onboarding you set where you start and where you want to get to, and the quests build up from there. You can also add quests from a library of about 60 optional habits, such as Drink water, Take your meds, Get sunlight or Breathwork, and set the goal and the days. You can also make your own custom quests and earn XP and gear for them.
Is XP Tracker free?
It's free to start. You can choose a monthly plan (cancel anytime) or a one-time Full Journey pass that covers all eight classes. The app shows the price for your country.
Start your journey
Pick a class, do the day's quests, and watch your hero level up with you.
Start free on iPhone and Android.
Scan to install Point your phone camera at the code. iPhone opens the App Store, Android opens Google Play.