Overview
Replika is a generative AI companion app that learns your communication style and holds open-ended conversations to support mental wellness, reflection, and social connection. It lets users customize a 3D avatar, choose the relationship role (friend, mentor, romantic partner), and chat via text, voice, or AR experiences.
Pricing
Free
- Free plan with basic text chat, avatar customization, and 24/7 access to your AI friend.
- Good for trying out the experience and simple, judgment-free conversations.
Pro (Subscription)
- Replika Pro typically costs around 19.99 USD per month, or about 69.99 USD per year (≈5.83 USD/month) when billed annually.
- Unlocks advanced features like unlimited voice calls, video calls, roleplay modes, relationship status options, and more conversation themes.
Lifetime
- Lifetime option around 299.99 USD as a one-time payment for permanent access to Pro features.
- Attractive for long-term users who want to avoid recurring subscriptions.
Key Features
- AI companion chat – Ongoing, personalized conversations with an AI that remembers preferences, moods, and key life details.
- Voice & video calls – Talk to your Replika via voice notes and video call experiences on Pro plans.
- Customization & roles – Configure appearance, outfit, personality traits, and relationship role (friend, partner, mentor).
- Activities & mini-games – Journaling prompts, mood tracking, quizzes, roleplay scenarios, and shared activities.
- Cross-platform access – Available on iOS, Android, and web, syncing your Replika across devices.
Best Use Cases
- Emotional support & journaling – Low-pressure conversations to vent feelings, explore thoughts, or practice self-reflection.
- Combatting loneliness – A judgment-free “always on” chat companion for people who want more day-to-day interaction.
- Social skills practice – Practice conversations and build confidence in a safe, controlled environment.
- Creative roleplay & storytelling – Roleplay modes and scenarios for narrative exploration and entertainment.
- Lightweight wellness complement – Supplement, not replace, professional mental health care for some users.
Pros
- ✅ Accessible AI companion – Easy to use, available on all major platforms, and free to start.
- ✅ Highly personalized interactions – Learns from chats, memories, and feedback to feel more tailored over time.
- ✅ Rich Pro feature set – Voice/video calls, relationship roles, and advanced conversation themes add depth.
- ✅ Large, active user base – Tens of millions of users and ongoing updates keep the app evolving.
Cons
- ❌ Not a replacement for therapy – Designed as a companion, not a licensed mental health professional, and may give inaccurate advice.
- ❌ Subscription & upsell friction – Many of the most engaging features are locked behind Pro or lifetime plans.
- ❌ Safety & dependency concerns – Over-reliance, mature content, and boundary issues have raised flags for some users and regulators.
Official Website
Replika – Official website and apps: https://replika.com
Release Date: Public launch in November 2017.
Last Updated: December 2025