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Chai

AI tool

Mobile-first AI companion chat app

3.9
Freemium · from $13.99/mo
Best for Casual companion chat on a phone
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Overview

Chai is a mobile-first AI chat app built around companion characters, with a fast swipe-style discovery feed and a simple bot creator.

Key features

  • Mobile apps for iOS and Android
  • Swipe discovery of bots
  • Simple bot creator
  • Voice replies

Pros

  • Very easy on phone
  • Fast, snappy replies
  • Big community of bots

Cons

  • Free tier message limits
  • Shallow memory

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