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SoulChat vs Friend
SoulChat is the better fit if you want image sharing and custom characters; Friend has no clear edge there.
SoulChat — our own app. Free to try, no account needed for your first messages.
| SoulChatSponsored · Partner | Friend | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | — | 3.4 / 5 |
| Price | $9.99/mo | See site |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | Not published |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| 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. | 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 | Optional mature mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Voice notes | Voice notes |
| 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 |
| 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
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
SoulChat vs Friend — common questions
Which is cheaper, SoulChat or Friend?
One or both do not publish a comparable monthly price, so we show what each states on its own pricing page: SoulChat $9.99/mo, Friend See site. Confirm at checkout, since regional pricing varies.
Which one has a free tier?
Only SoulChat has a free tier; Friend is paid-only.
Which remembers conversations better?
Both keep context across sessions. The practical difference is elsewhere: price and platform coverage differ between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
SoulChat: Optional mature 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.