Kindroid vs Replika: which AI girlfriend app is better?
Kindroid vs Replika: Kindroid wins, 8.2 to 7.1, with unfiltered 18+ chat, video calls and up to 10 companions; Replika is cheaper on a yearly plan ($4.17 a month) and suits people who want a supportive friend.
Our pick
Calls, video selfies and lasting memory
Limited free tier on the Lite model
Try Kindroid free
Emotional support and daily check-ins
Free chat, romance and calls are paid
Try Replika freeOur verdict
Kindroid suits Replika users who want more freedom. It calls itself unfiltered for adults, lets subscribers run up to 10 Kindroids and 20 group chats, and adds voice and video calls, selfies and video selfies. The subscription is $11.67 a month yearly or $13.99 monthly on its website, more in the app stores, and free users keep unlimited messages on a smaller model.
Replika costs less on a yearly plan, $4.17 a month on the yearly App Store plan, though its $14.99 monthly price is above Kindroid's web price, and it is built for friendship, support and romance rather than explicit content. You get one Replika per account, and romantic status, calls and selfies need Pro. It has no free trial, where Kindroid offers 3 days that convert to paid unless cancelled. Replika says all purchases are final; Kindroid refunds case by case. See what Replika's free plan covers.
- You want an unfiltered 18+ companion
- You want video calls and video selfies
- You want several companions and group chats
- You want a cheaper yearly plan
- You want a supportive friend more than romance
- You want AR calls and a VR app
Kindroid vs Replika side by side
| Feature | Kindroid | Replika |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.2/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Cheapest plan | $11.67/mo Yearly on the web, billed $139.99 (app stores charge $159.99) |
$4.17/mo Yearly in-app plan, $49.99 on the US App Store |
| Month to month | $13.99 | $14.99 |
| Free plan | Limited free tier on the Lite model; group chats, video selfies, custom voices and the flagship models need a subscription | Chat is free with no stated cap; voice calls, romantic status, selfies and image generation need a paid plan |
| Pictures | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | No |
| Voice notes | Yes | Yes |
| Live voice calls | Yes | Yes |
| Group chats | Yes | No |
| A character builder | Yes | No |
| 18+ chat | Yes | No |
| Memory | Long-term | Long-term |
| Company | Beautifully Inc., United States (Los Angeles, California address) | Luka, Inc., United States (Delaware, reg. no. 5663246) |
| Refunds | Not stated | All purchases final; App Store and Google Play purchases go through Apple or Google |
| Monthly visits | 2.6M visits a month | 408K visits a month |
How they score
First bar Kindroid, second bar Replika. How the scores work.
Price and free plans
Replika is cheaper: its lowest plan works out at $4.17 a month against $11.67 for Kindroid. Kindroid costs $13.99 month to month, so paying yearly saves 17%. Replika costs $14.99 month to month, so paying yearly saves 72%.
Kindroid free plan: Limited free tier on the Lite model; group chats, video selfies, custom voices and the flagship models need a subscription. Replika free plan: Chat is free with no stated cap; voice calls, romantic status, selfies and image generation need a paid plan.
Features compared
Both apps offer pictures, voice notes and live voice calls. Only Kindroid offers video, group chats, a character builder and 18+ chat.
Memory: Kindroid is listed as long-term, Replika as long-term.
Who runs them, refunds and billing
Kindroid is run by Beautifully Inc., United States (Los Angeles, California address). Replika is run by Luka, Inc., United States (Delaware, reg. no. 5663246). Replika refunds: All purchases final; App Store and Google Play purchases go through Apple or Google.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kindroid better than Replika?
Kindroid scores higher in our ranking, 8.2 against 7.1 out of 10. It comes out ahead on conversation, memory, pictures and video.
Which is cheaper, Kindroid or Replika?
Replika, from $4.17 a month against $11.67. Both prices are the cheapest plan each app advertises, usually billed yearly.
Do Kindroid and Replika have voice calls?
Kindroid: yes, live voice calls. Replika: yes, live voice calls.
Which has the better free plan?
Kindroid: Limited free tier on the Lite model; group chats, video selfies, custom voices and the flagship models need a subscription. Replika: Chat is free with no stated cap; voice calls, romantic status, selfies and image generation need a paid plan.
Can Kindroid and Replika send pictures and videos?
Kindroid: pictures yes, video yes. Replika: pictures yes, video no.
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- Kindroid reviewDeep custom companions with calls and memory, at a premium price.
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