Miso: questions and answers

Miso is a self-care app where a little cat grows as you take small steps. You check in with your energy each day, Miso suggests one small thing that fits, and finishing things helps your cat grow from kitten to grown cat. More about Miso.

Yes, Miso is free to download and use. Everything that helps you look after yourself stays free: the check-in, all your tasks, reminders, the “Need help now?” screen, adventures and keepsakes, growing up, treats, sharing, Breathe and the Pomodoro timer. Miso Plus is optional.

Miso Plus is $29.99 a year (with 7 days free), $3.99 a month, or $59.99 once for lifetime. These are the planned US launch prices; the App Store and Google Play show local prices.

Plus adds extra cozy things, never the self-care itself. That means some outfits (a new one each month plus Plus-only sets), room themes, extra window views, seasonal decor, cozy room soundscapes like rain on the window or a crackling fire, and extra share backdrops. If you can't afford it, ask for a free year, no questions asked.

There's no release date yet. Join the waitlist on this page and we'll email you when Miso is ready. That's the only email we'll send about it.

Miso is planned for iPhone, iPad and Android. It isn't in the App Store or Google Play yet.

Yes, in spirit: both give you a pet that grows as you look after yourself. Miso is a cat, starts each day by asking about your energy, and keeps everything on your phone with no account. Finch is a bird, is already out on iPhone and Android, and has many more features. Read the full Miso vs Finch comparison.

Miso wasn't designed as an ADHD tool, but some parts may suit you. There's one small suggested thing a day, tasks can be broken into tiny steps, Today shows only what's due, and nothing is lost when you forget. If you want a visual day planner built with ADHD in mind, look at Tiimo.

Yes, Miso is for teens and adults aged 13 and older. The cat is cute, but the app isn't made for children. There are no ads and no chat with other people.

Nothing bad happens if you miss days. Miso never gets sick or sad, Miso's energy never drains, and your show-up count never goes down. When you come back, you just check in again.

Yes, Miso works without an internet connection. The app and Miso's world are stored on your phone. Only links to websites, like a helpline's web chat, need the internet.

Yes, what you put in Miso stays on your phone. There's no account, no ads, and no analytics or tracking tools in the app. How you feel, your tasks and what you write are never sent to us. Read how privacy works.

No, you don't need an account or an email to use Miso. You open the app and meet your cat.

Your phone's own backup (iCloud or Google) may bring Miso back with it, but we can't promise that on every phone. There's no Miso cloud backup yet.

Yes, you pick your cat's coat and name, and dress Miso up. There are four coats (orange tabby, grey tabby, cream and black), outfits like hats, scarves and glasses, and furniture and colours for Miso's room.

When Miso's energy bar is full, Miso goes out on a little adventure and brings home a keepsake. A keepsake is a small find, like a leaf, a pebble or a shell, with a short hopeful line. It goes on Miso's board, with a little story about the trip.

No, Miso is a self-care companion, not therapy or medical care. It doesn't diagnose or treat anything. If you're struggling, please talk to a doctor or a mental health professional. If you need help now, the lines below can help.

Miso is made by EULKALON (@misocat.app), an independent developer. There's no big company behind it.

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