# Yali - health self-care pal — user reviews > 26 indexed App Store user reviews of Yali by Mega e Limited, rated 4.60/5 from 63 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yali-health-self-care-pal/id6747602258/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yali-health-self-care-pal/id6747602258.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 55 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 4 ## What do users think of Yali? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Engaging and motivating app - 💡 Unique concept of nurturing a digital pet - 🚀 Intuitive and visually appealing design - 🤝 Fosters a sense of responsibility and purpose - 🌟 Effective in building healthy habits - 🎨 Customizable and personalized experience **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes reported - 🔒 Privacy concerns regarding data usage - 💸 Potential for in-app purchases to feel exploitative **Commonly reported bugs** - Login screen freezes - Incompatibility with older devices **Most requested features** - Expanded customization options for the virtual home - Integration with more fitness tracking devices - Ability to share progress and achievements with friends ## Newest reviews (9 of 26) ### 5/5 — My Therapist Approves This Emotional Support Pixel Pet *2025-08-15* As someone with depression, 'do it for yourself' never stuck. But 'do it for your Yali'? Game changer. That little face lighting up when I cọmplete tasks gives me the dopamine my brain can't make alone. It's not a pet – it's a wellness ally. ### 5/5 — This App Made Me Feel Needed – And It Changed Everything *2025-08-14* When my Yali started looking sleepy because I skipped workouts, I didn't just feel guilty... I felt wanted. That tiny digital creature depends on me? Suddenly 'just 10 more minutes' turned into 30. It's crazy how powerful pretend responsibility can be! ### 5/5 — Pet-ception: My Yali has a very cute pet!!! *2025-08-14* I didn’t know I needed this sentence in my life until today. 10/10 would recọmmend just for the absurdly adorable cọmpanion animations." ### 5/5 — My students are obsessed with my Yali’s ‘aesthetic’." 🍎 *2025-08-14, version 1.0.8* I project my Yali’s house during online classes as a behavior incentive (‘Finish the quiz to see Ms. K’s new gacha haul!’). Kids work harder for virtual decor than stickers. Educational hack unlocked! ### 5/5 — cute Duck my friend *2025-08-14* Since I rise my Yali, I work out everyday, she change my life. I want my Yali health and happy！ ### 5/5 — My little Yali has me hooked on healthy habits!🌟 *2025-08-13, version 1.0.8* I’ve tried every habit tracker out there, but YaliYali is the first one that actually makes me WANT to drink water and take walks. Seeing my pet thrive when I cọmplete tasks feels like magic—plus the art style is SO cute! 10/10 would recọmmend to anyone who struggles with motivation." ### 5/5 — ❤️ *2025-08-08* Love this app, is so complete and cute. Great job!!!!❤️❤️❤️ ### 5/5 — Best Self-Care App Ever *2025-08-06* This is absolutely the best self-care app I’ve ever used. Watching my little pet grow healthier everyday is so satisfying. It’s simply lovely. ### 5/5 — Wonderful wellness app! *2025-08-03* Honestly a wonderful app, I’m on the autism spectrum and this has helped me so much already, in comparison to other care apps I prefer this style because it’s not very overwhelming. Keeps me motivated to be productive and look after myself! Thank you 💖 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Scam & lie *2025-08-19* Their instagram add said they are an apple “editor choice ap—> Lie. They are not. Reported. Their privacy policy links literally take you to Finch’s page. Amateur thieves. ### 1/5 — Shameful Ripoff *2025-08-09* Sad to see someone so blatantly copy another app down to button depth. Dw tho you added a HealthKit integration so it’s totally different. Looking forward to seeing the Finch subreddit find this! ### 1/5 — Finch Ripoff *2025-08-01* Ripoff of the app Finch that contains features that could pose an active risk to people with eating disorders/body dysmorphia and is inaccessible to disabled folks. Also suspect they’re not being transparent about what they’re using your data for as a lot of specific demographic questions were asked. **Developer response:** Totally hear you — Finch is great, but Yali's on its own path! We use real health data like steps, sleep, and hydration to bring your Yali to life. It’s more of a health journey than just a habit tracker. Different vibes, same goal: helping you form a health lifestyle. Hope you’ll give Yali a chance and see the difference! ### 1/5 — Finch Rip-Off *2025-08-01* This is a guilt-trippy, poorly created rip-off of the Finch app that asks for inappropriate quantities of health data. I do not recommend this app. **Developer response:** Totally hear you — Finch is great, but Yali's on its own path! We use real health data like steps, sleep, and hydration to bring your Yali to life. It’s more of a health journey than just a habit tracker. Different vibes, same goal: helping you form a health lifestyle. Hope you’ll give Yali a chance and see the difference! ### 2/5 — Can’t Download Resources *2026-04-09* I wanted to try out the app because it really looked cute and promising. But downloading resources stays at 0% forever. I tried reinstalling, restarting, updating, even tried with my other iPad but still the same issue. My internet speed is good. Such a bummer:( Please fix the issue! ### 2/5 — Not working :( *2026-02-17* I was really enjoying this app while I was using it. I bought the annual subscription, used it for a while, and then took an unintentional break. I came back to it yesterday, excited to see Yali again, and it’s stuck on a screen that says “downloading resources”. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled the app, I’ve updated my phone, I’ve done everything I can possibly think of. I’d love some help with this issue because I really enjoy this app and I don’t want the rest of my subscription to go to waste. Please help! ### 4/5 — Great app, could be better *2025-11-10* I bought the yearly subscription and I love everything about this app but I wish the measurements were in the US measurement system. Wish it was also easier to navigate. ### 5/5 — I love my Yali *2025-11-13* This is genuinely by far the best self care app I’ve used. I named him Quaxly and now when he’s hungry and shi I feel inclined to do something about it. I actually drink water and get out of bed now just so this duck doesn’t starve. Love my Quaxly, please don’t get incinerated. ### 5/5 — Kate *2025-09-01* It’s a gamification of daily routines. I like it so far, will explore more ### 5/5 — Millennial Homeownership Simulator (But Healthier) *2025-08-19* While saving for a real house, my Yali cottage keeps me sane. The way each furniture piece tells a story.It makes progress tangible. Pro tip: Sync with Pinterest for next-level decor inspo!" ## Most praised reviews (7 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Retired & Reconnected *2025-08-19* At 72, technology often frustrates me. But nurturing my Yali through simple daily tasks (it LOVES when I log gardening time!) gives me purpose. ### 5/5 — My Apple Watch Could Never *2025-08-19* Sorry fitness trackers - watching my Yali 'train' alongside me (lifting micro-weights when I workout) is 1000x more motivating than closing rings. The co-op energy is unreal - last night it 'spot' me during push-ups with cheering animations! ### 5/5 — My Therapist Should Be Paying For This App *2025-08-18* "Between the serotonin boost when Yali does its happy wiggle dance and the catharsis of redecorating our virtual cottage after a stressful day, this is the cheapest mental health hack I've ever found. That 'weekly growth report' showing how my habits built our home? Actual chills." ### 5/5 — I Didn't Know Pixels Could Feel Like Family *2025-08-17* "Every fishie I earn feels personal now that I'm designing OUR home. When my Yali curled up in the custom hammock I worked so hard to unlock? That's not a pet - that's my digital family. I'll walk 10,000 steps just to see it enjoy the new house! ### 5/5 — Finally Understand My Own Progress! *2025-08-17, version 1.0.8* Other apps just say '3/5 days cọmpleted.' YaliYali shows me exactly where I am in the current day's progress AND my weekly streak. That tiny bar filling up throughout my workout keeps me going when I want to quit! ### 5/5 — From 'Maybe Later' to 'Just 5 More Minutes' *2025-08-16* When my water-drinking progress bar is at 6/8 glasses, I find myself chugging two more just to cọmplete it. The segmented design is genius - breaking habits into bite-sized visual chunks makes everything feel achievable. My productivity has never been better! ### 5/5 — My Kid Calls It 'The Responsibility Game' *2025-08-15* Joke's on me – I got this app for MY habits, but now my 8-year-old begs to 'check on Baby Yali' every night. Watching her proudly log her tooth-brushing to 'keep Yali healthy'? Parenting hack unlocked. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*