Analyst verdictAI friend and companion app from Luka
The easiest start for one supportive, everyday AI friend; less suited to multi-character roleplay.
What it is
Replika, from San Francisco-based Luka, offers one ongoing companion with a 3D avatar, text chat, voice calls, AR and journaling-style check-ins on web, iOS, Android and Meta Quest. Text chat is free; Replika offers no free trial and shows paid prices only inside the app (in October 2026 the US paywall sold yearly plans at about $80 to $90). Its terms limit the service to users 18 and older. Italy's data protection authority fined Luka 5 million euros in 2025 over its legal basis for processing data and weak age checks. Checked November 2026.
Best for
- A single everyday companion
- Low-pressure conversation practice
- First-time companion app users
What we like
- Free text chat with no message cap
- Polished avatar, voice and AR features
- Long operating history
What to watch
- Prices are only visible in the app and vary by store and region
- Romantic and some voice features need a paid plan
- Past regulatory fine in Italy over privacy and age checks
- Not built for many characters or group roleplay
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