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Replika vs Alden: AI Boyfriend
Replika is the stronger pick if you want video, while Alden: AI Boyfriend fits better if image sharing matter more.
0| Replika | Alden: AI Boyfriend | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.1 / 5 | — |
| Price | $5.83/mo | Free |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Pro $19.99/mo or $69.99/yr (~$5.83/mo); Ultra $29.99/mo; a higher tier exists at an unpublished price. Replika does not list prices on its website — they show only in-app and vary by region. | No prices published on the scraped pages. Free tier allows up to 10 sent messages per day; a paid subscription (billed via Apple, auto-renewing) unlocks voice calls and unlimited messages. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Live calls |
| Images | No | Yes |
| Video | Yes | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | Yes |
| Companion types | Female companion, Male companion, Non-binary | Male companion |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS |
| Runs locally | No | No |
Replika — our take
Still the strongest product for people who want one companion and a real feeling of continuity.
- Deepest emotional-continuity design
- Voice calls plus AR and avatar video
- Wellbeing features are genuinely useful
Alden: AI Boyfriend — our take
iPhone-only AI boyfriend app with short-bubble texting, voice notes, real-time calls in twelve voices, voicemail, photos from his day, and a readable memory notebook. Free tier caps you at 10 sent messages per day; calls need a subscription.
- Real-time voice calls plus voice notes and voicemail
- Twelve selectable voices; he initiates contact and can leave messages on read
- Customizable face (describe it or pick from eight AI portraits), job, and backstory
- Readable memory notebook with per-line deletion
Replika vs Alden: AI Boyfriend — common questions
Which is cheaper, Replika or Alden: AI Boyfriend?
One or both do not publish a comparable monthly price, so we show what each states on its own pricing page: Replika $5.83/mo, Alden: AI Boyfriend Free. Confirm at checkout, since regional pricing varies.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
Both keep context across sessions. The practical difference is elsewhere: voice support differs between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
Replika: No adult mode. Alden: AI Boyfriend: No adult mode. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.