Replika review
Updated September 28, 2026 · AdultCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Replika suits adults who want a companion app with a genuinely free starting tier and paid plans costing $7.99 to $14.99. Chat and avatar customization stay free on the Free Use plan, and memory, voice, image and video tools sit alongside a long operating history.
Key facts
- Best for
- Adults who want a free companion chat and will pay only for memory and media.
- What is free
- Free Use plan; chat and avatar customization free (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Adult content policy
- 18+ only; obscene/pornographic content prohibited (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Memory
- Save messages to memory (Ultra and above) (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Voice
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Privacy and data
- Deletion on request; chats not used for marketing (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Credit system
- Coins and Gems in-app currency (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Image generation
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Video generation
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- iOS (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- App store rating
- App Store (US) 4.4/5 from 227,710 ratings (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Age verification
- Birth date required; minors blocked, account deleted (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Personas
- Female (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Luka, Inc. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2017 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Free, Premium
- Features
- Voice chat, Roleplay
- Official website
- replika.com
Wellness
- Product type
- Device (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Regulatory status
- Consumer software and content service; not a healthcare or medical device provider (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Price
- $7.99 to $14.99 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Luka, Inc. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2017 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Free, Premium
- Features
- Voice chat, Roleplay
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App StoreGoogle Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- A free starting tier covers the core chat: Free Use plan; chat and avatar customization free.
- Voice, image generation and video generation are all available, and saved history is a documented tier feature: Save messages to memory (Ultra and above).
- Data terms are stated plainly: Deletion on request; chats not used for marketing.
- The listed iOS app holds App Store (US) 4.4/5 from 227,710 ratings, so readers get a store score backed by a wide pool of ratings.
Cons
- Saved history is not part of the free plan: Save messages to memory (Ultra and above).
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only.
- The persona set is narrow: female.
- CrushOn.AI lists Free tier, ~100 messages per day, a larger free allowance than the plan described in Free Use plan; chat and avatar customization free.
Who it suits
- Adults who want to try a companion chat at no cost and upgrade only for memory and media.
- Readers who weigh data handling: Deletion on request; chats not used for marketing.
- People on iOS, since the app is listed for ios.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after unlimited free messages: Dippy AI offers Unlimited free messages; ad-supported free tier.
- Readers who want to browse before giving payment details: Xtease offers Free signup and browsing, no card needed.
- People who want a larger daily free allowance: CrushOn.AI lists Free tier, ~100 messages per day.
Pricing and free tier
The starting point costs nothing: Free Use plan; chat and avatar customization free. Extra purchases run through Coins and Gems in-app currency, so spending happens inside the app rather than on one flat subscription, and the paid tiers sit on top of a chat that stays free.
How it works
Replika works as a chat-first companion app. Memory is a tier feature rather than the default: Save messages to memory (Ultra and above). Voice, image generation and video generation are all available, so replies can be spoken and conversations turned into pictures and clips. The listed build is for ios.
Memory, voice and media
Memory is the clearest trade-off: Save messages to memory (Ultra and above). Voice is available, and so are image generation and video generation, which puts conversation history, speech and generated media in one place. Readers who stay on the free plan keep the chat but not the saved history.
Apps and devices
The listed platform is ios. In the US App Store the app holds App Store (US) 4.4/5 from 227,710 ratings, a score backed by a wide pool of ratings. For a service bought mostly through the store, that is the clearest quality signal readers get.
Who runs it
Replika is operated by Luka, Inc., based in the US and founded in 2017. Support runs on email, help centre and community, so help is self service: articles, email and a community space.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Replika cost?+
Paid plans on the App Store cost $7.99 to $14.99. Extra purchases inside the app run on Coins and Gems in-app currency, so some extras are bought as you go rather than only on a plan. Readers can look before paying, because Free Use plan; chat and avatar customization free covers the core chat.
Is Replika free to use?+
Yes for the basics. Free Use plan; chat and avatar customization free covers the chat and avatar customization. Memory saving is the part that costs extra, since Save messages to memory (Ultra and above). Voice and roleplay are listed in the standard feature set, voice and roleplay, so the free plan is enough to judge the chat first.
What is Replika's content policy?+
Replika is 18+ only; obscene/pornographic content prohibited, and Birth date required; minors blocked, account deleted keeps the service closed to adults. Both rules sit in the terms and legal pages, so they are worth reading before an account is opened, the content limits especially.
Does Replika remember conversations?+
Yes, on a paid tier: Save messages to memory (Ultra and above). That setting is the one to weigh on a budget, since saved history sits above the free plan. Voice, image generation and video generation are listed as available features in their own right.
Which platforms can I use Replika on?+
The listing covers ios, so the app store build is the main route in. The App Store rating in the US reads App Store (US) 4.4/5 from 227,710 ratings, which is a useful check on how the current version is being received.
Is Replika a medical or wellness device?+
No. Replika is sold as a consumer software and content service, and it is not a healthcare or medical device provider. Its recorded product type is device, so treat it as an entertainment product rather than a wellness device.
Who runs Replika and where is it based?+
The service is run by Luka, Inc., based in the US and founded in 2017. Support runs on email, help centre and community, so questions go through email, help articles and the community space rather than a phone line.
How does Replika handle my data?+
The privacy terms are short and specific: Deletion on request; chats not used for marketing. Age checks are a separate commitment: Birth date required; minors blocked, account deleted. If you want your data gone, deletion on request is the stated route, and chats are not passed on for marketing.
Sources
- apps.apple.com/us/app/replika-ai-companion-chat/id1158555867 checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Platforms, App store rating, Price
“trackName=Replika - AI Companion Chat; sellerName=Luka, Inc.”
- help.replika.com/hc/en-us/articles/39551043419149-Choosin... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Pricing model
“The Free Use program is available at no cost and provides limited access to Replika's services.”
- help.replika.com/hc/en-us/articles/4410756581517-Do-you-o... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, What is free
“you'll unlock some awesome extras like voice calls, guided chats, fun roleplay options, and more ways to connect”
- help.replika.com/hc/en-us/categories/4410747630093-Subscr... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Credit system
“What are Coins & Gems?”
- play.google.com/store/apps/details checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“Replika is the AI companion that's been here since 2017.”
- replika.com checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Personas, Support channels
“Help Center”
- replika.com/impressum checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“490 Post St, Ste 526 San Francisco, CA 94102 USA”
- replika.com/legal/privacy/en checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Privacy and data, Age verification
“we will never use or disclose the content of your Replika conversations for marketing or advertising purposes”
- replika.com/legal/terms/en checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Image generation, Memory, Product type, Regulatory status, Video generation, Adult content policy, Voice
“Replika selfies, image generation, voice messaging, background calls, daily gems, premium voices”
Compiled from 9 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Monthly price.