Habit Pups vs Finch, Habitica and Streaks
The short answer: Habit Pups is a habit tracker for iPhone where each habit is a puppy that celebrates, learns tricks and misses you. Pick it if you want something warm and playful that stays in view through widgets. Finch is a self-care pet app, Habitica turns habits into a role-playing game, and Streaks is a clean, minimal tracker. All four are good; they suit different people.
| Habit Pups | Finch | Habitica | Streaks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style | A yard of puppies, one per habit | A pet bird you care for through self-care | A fantasy role-playing game | Minimal checklist |
| Best for | Daily habits and resolutions, with a gentle, playful nudge | Self-care, mood and wellbeing | People who like games, quests and parties | People who want something fast and plain |
| Missed days | Your pup looks sad until you're back; nothing is lost | Gentle; focused on self-compassion | Your character takes damage | The streak resets |
| Platforms | iPhone; Android coming soon | iPhone and Android | iPhone, Android and web | Apple devices |
| Price | Two dogs free; Plus for up to 10 | Free, with an optional subscription | Free, with an optional subscription | Paid app |
Details of other apps are a general summary as of October 2026 and may change; check each app's App Store page for current features and prices.
Choose Habit Pups if…
- You've tried checklist trackers and drifted away after a few weeks.
- You want to see your habits on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, not just in an app.
- You'd like a reason to keep going: 14 tricks and 9 rewards earned by streaks, from a high five at day 3 to a crown at a year.
- You want habits that don't all have to be daily: every day, certain days, or a few times a week.
- You care about privacy: no account, no ads, no tracking, and your data stays in your own iCloud.
Choose something else if…
- You need Android today, or a web app (Finch and Habitica both have them; Habit Pups for Android is coming soon).
- You want mood tracking and journaling prompts built in (Finch is built around them).
- You want to team up with friends on quests (Habitica's parties do that).
- You want the most minimal list possible, without characters (Streaks).