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SoulChat vs Ash
SoulChat is the stronger pick if you want voice notes and image sharing and custom characters, while Ash fits better if live voice calls matter more.
SoulChat — our own app. Free to try, no account needed for your first messages.
| SoulChatSponsored · Partner | Ash0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | — | 4.1 / 5 |
| Price | $9.99/mo | $14.16/mo |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | $10–20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | VIP $9.99/mo, $29.99/quarterly, $119.99/yr — flat, no coins. Free tier: 5 messages before you register, then 25/day. | Free tier; Premium launched Sept 2026 per App Store data: $9.99-$39.99/mo or $169.99/yr (~$14.16/mo) with a 7-day trial. Explicitly not for crisis use. |
| Adult content | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Voice notes | Live calls |
| Images | Yes | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Female companion, Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Runs locally | No | No |
SoulChat — our take
A deliberately hand-authored cast of six rather than a community character library — you trade variety for characters that keep one consistent voice.
- Free tier needs no account at all — 5 messages before you sign up
- Six companions with one fixed voice each, plus your own custom characters
- In-chat selfie generation with a free daily quota, plus group chat with spatial audio
Ash — our take
The best-funded wellbeing companion ($93M raised): therapeutic memory, weekly insights and a purpose-built psychology model.
- Purpose-built psychology model
- Therapeutic memory across months
- Weekly insights on patterns
SoulChat vs Ash — common questions
Which is cheaper, SoulChat or Ash?
SoulChat is the cheaper of the two at $9.99/mo, against $14.16/mo for Ash.
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?
SoulChat: Optional mature mode. Ash: 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.