What is Miso?
Miso: Little Cat, Small Steps is a self-care app where a little cat grows as you take small steps. It's for teens and adults (13+) who want a gentle way to look after themselves. Each day you check in with your energy (Running on empty, Getting by or Feeling good), Miso suggests one small thing that fits, and every thing you finish helps your cat grow from kitten to grown cat. The app is free, and an optional Miso Plus subscription adds extra cozy looks, room themes and sounds. Miso is coming soon to iPhone, iPad and Android; it isn't released yet, and you can join the waitlist. Everything stays on your phone: no account, no ads, no tracking.
Who makes Miso
Miso is made by EULKALON (@misocat.app), an independent developer. It's a small app, made by one person, in a hand-drawn sketchbook style.
How Miso works
- Check in. Open the app and tap how much energy you have today.
- One small thing. Miso suggests one thing that matches your energy. On a Running on empty day there's no task, and the list stays small.
- Your own list. Add tasks with an icon, a colour and a schedule: every day, some days, a few times a week, every few days, or just once. Count things like glasses of water, or break a big thing into tiny steps. Today shows only what's due.
- Miso's energy. Checking in and finishing things fill Miso's energy bar. When it's full, Miso heads out on a little adventure and comes home with a keepsake and a short story about the trip.
- Treats. Every finished task earns a fish biscuit treat. Spend treats on outfits and things for Miso's room.
- Growing up. As you keep showing up, Miso grows from kitten to young cat to grown cat. Each stage gets a photo in Miso's growth album.
What makes Miso different
- Nothing goes wrong if you miss a day. Miso never gets sick or sad. Miso's energy never drains. Your show-up count never goes down.
- Energy first. The day starts with how much you have, not with a long to-do list.
- Miso does things with you. Drink water and Miso drinks from the bowl. Stretch, and Miso stretches. Breathe, and Miso breathes with you.
- A real little world. A crayon-drawn 3D cat who roams a cozy room, naps in sunbeams and kneads a cushion.
- Private. No account. Everything stays on your phone.
What's free and what's Miso Plus
Free, always: the check-in, all tasks and schedules, reminders, the “Need help now?” screen, Miso's energy, adventures and keepsakes, growing up and the album, treats and the regular shop, share cards, Breathe and the Pomodoro timer.
Miso Plus (optional):
| Plan | Price (US) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly | $29.99 | 7 days free, about $2.50 a month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | No trial |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | One-time purchase |
Plus adds some outfits (a new one each month and Plus-only sets), room themes, extra window views, seasonal decor, cozy room soundscapes and extra share backdrops. If you can't afford it, ask for a free year.
Privacy
What you put in Miso stays on your phone. There's no sign-up, no ads, and no analytics or tracking tools in the app. If you buy Plus, the App Store or Google Play takes the payment and a service called RevenueCat checks it with an anonymous ID. Read the privacy page.
What Miso is not
Miso is a self-care companion, not therapy or medical care. It doesn't diagnose or treat anything. If you need help now, the app's "Need help now?" screen lists emergency and crisis lines for the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
FAQ
Is Miso free?
Yes. Miso is free, and everything that helps you look after yourself stays free. Miso Plus is an optional subscription for extra cozy things.
When is Miso coming out?
There's no release date yet. Join the waitlist and we'll email you when it's ready.
Is Miso on iPhone, iPad and Android?
Miso is planned for iPhone, iPad and Android.
Is Miso like Finch?
A little. Both have a pet that grows as you look after yourself. Miso is a cat, starts each day with your energy, and keeps everything on your phone without an account. See Miso vs Finch.
Do I need an account?
No. There's no sign-up. Your cat and everything you add live on your phone.
Who is Miso for?
People aged 13 and older who want gentle, low-pressure self-care. It is built for low-energy days too, when a long to-do list is too much.
More questions? See the full FAQ or compare Miso with other apps.
