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Replika vs Friend
Replika edges Friend on our editorial score (4.1 vs 3.4), but Replika is the stronger pick if you want live voice calls and video and custom characters, while Friend fits better if voice notes matter more.
0| Replika | Friend | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 |
| Price | $5.83/mo | See site |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | Not published |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Price detail | Pro $19.99/mo or $69.99/yr (~$5.83/mo); Ultra $29.99/mo; a higher tier exists at an unpublished price.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. | Friend 2.0 pendant $249 hardware (July 2026); optional $10/mo extends memory beyond 30 days. iPhone app only - no Android support listed (checked 2026-09-30). |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Live calls | Voice notes |
| Images | No | No |
| Video | Yes | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Female companion, Male companion, Non-binary | Any character |
| 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
Friend — our take
Hardware, not an app: the Friend 2.0 pendant is an always-listening AI companion you wear on a cord.
- Talks out loud from the pendant itself
- Up to 15 hours of battery
- A physical object rather than another app
Replika vs Friend — common questions
Which is cheaper, Replika or Friend?
One or both do not publish a comparable monthly price, so we show what each states on its own pricing page: Replika $5.83/mo, Friend See site. Confirm at checkout, since regional pricing varies.
Which one has a free tier?
Only Replika has a free tier; Friend is paid-only.
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. Friend: 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.