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Ello vs Call Annie
Ello scores higher in our catalogue (4.0 vs 3.4), but the right pick depends on what you need: Call Annie may suit you better on budget.
| Ello0 | Call Annie0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.0 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 |
| Price | $11.58/mo | $5.83/mo |
| Price band | $10–20/mo | Under $10/mo |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Price detail | Free 14-day trial, then $14.99/mo or $139/yr (~$11.58/mo). A means-tested low-income rate drops the monthly price to $0.99. | Free with limits; $9.99/mo or $69.99/yr (~$5.83/mo) as listed in the App Store. Credit packs are sold separately. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Voice notes | Live calls |
| Images | No | No |
| Video | No | Yes |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Female companion |
| Platforms | iOS | iOS |
| Runs locally | No | No |
Ello — our take
A well-executed, unambiguously safe AI companion for children.
- Purpose-built for children
- Strong privacy posture
- Backed by reading research
Call Annie — our take
A neat demonstration of realtime video conversation; useful, if shallow.
- Realtime video conversation
- Low friction to start
- Good for language practice
Ello vs Call Annie — common questions
Which is cheaper, Ello or Call Annie?
Call Annie is the cheaper of the two at $5.83/mo, against $11.58/mo for Ello.
Which one has a free tier?
Only Call Annie has a free tier; Ello 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?
Ello: No adult mode. Call Annie: 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.
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