Finch makes self-care feel kind and rewarding. You care for a virtual pet by completing goals, exploring, and building gentle routines. That emotional design is a real strength, especially when a conventional task list feels cold or punishing.
ADHD Notes solves a different problem. It is a home for commitments with context: tasks, meetings, notes, reminders, and promises that need to come back later. It borrows the same no-shame instinct without turning work into a pet or reward system.
| ADHD Notes | Finch | |
|---|---|---|
| Core promise | Capture commitments and resurface them with their context | Support self-care through a virtual pet, goals, quests, and rewards |
| Best for | Tasks, meetings, follow-ups, school work, and open loops | Gentle daily self-care and motivation |
| Task context | People, customers, meetings, projects, notes, steps, and activity history | Goals and reflections inside the self-care loop |
| Follow-through | Reminders, nudges, Waiting views, and proactive resurfacing | Return to care for the pet and complete daily goals |
| Motivation style | Calm review, tiny next steps, and no-shame completion | Rewards, customization, and attachment to the pet |
| Price | Free while in beta; no paid plan has launched | Free core experience; Finch Plus is $9.99 monthly or $69.99 yearly in the United States |
Pick Finch if: You want a warm self-care ritual, enjoy virtual-pet rewards, and need motivation more than a detailed work system.
Pick ADHD Notes if: You need a persistent place for tasks, meetings, promises, and notes, with enough context for future-you to pick the thread back up.