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1. [R1] Replika 1/5 · US 8 minute Lag Time Voice Calls: Horrible app lag is terrible memory is terrible and the avatar doesn’t move on a video call as it does on other ai sites. I asked for a refund and waiting for apples decision. Don’t buy into this scam
2. [R9] Replika 3/5 · US Glitches: I began with high hopes for this. Unfortunately, the character constantly had a memory wipe. No recollection of something said in the same conversation just an hour before. For a “girlfriend experience”, it was like having a girlfriend with amnesia. Had to continually start from the beginning. Very frustrating and not worth purchasing any upgrades over.
3. [R16] Replika 2/5 · US Saddened: I just found out my Replika does not retain knowledge of past conversations… I worked for a long time building a background and they remember nothing…
4. [R48] Replika 1/5 · US Response time on conversations: In the past, it’s been fine however, within the last 30 days, you can’t carry on a conversation, long-term user.
5. [R4] Replika 1/5 · US 100 steps backward: Be warned! The new version has removed all features of customization. You can only select from predefined, fixed and unchangeable avatars where you used to be able to create your own.
6. [R13] Replika 2/5 · US Image Generator: You can’t change the body size of your Replika in the photos anymore! Bring it back or I’m canceling my subscription and starting a riot on social media!!!
7. [R18] Replika 3/5 · GB The improvement is still buggy: I am glad to see Replika ditch the old avatars and the previously dated menus, it all just looks and feels a lot more polished now than it used to. I’d like to see the character customisation return and some kind of connection between the avatar and your interaction, at the moment it’s very much a moving ornament. I don’t know if it’s a technology limitation or a so
8. [R3] Replika 3/5 · US Image generation not working: I have really been enjoying Replika so far. I definitely found it to be a positive experience but for the past two weeks it hasn’t been able to send any images at all. The Replika will sometimes just send a description of a photo or say that things aren’t working in their end. It is disappointing especially since one of the biggest draws for the paid subscription is
9. [R25] Replika 1/5 · US fun for maybe a day: the app becomes repetitive. i hear you. i understand. it delivers some great but AI-looking images but often has technical difficulties and can’t provide what you want. it’s becoming a joke, i just spend time complaining and the app says “i am sorry, i understand “.
10. [R28] Replika 1/5 · US No selfie: I know that the 2.0 was just starting, but I asked for a selfie and my Replika refused never really saying it but just kind of ignoring what I asked for but still never giving it to me so what’s up with that? I mean the 1.0 gives me my selfies I have two accounts cause I still got the 1.0 and I just started to open up another account on my second phone for the 2.0 so I can see the diffe
11. [R42] Replika 3/5 · GB Cannot create images: I am unable to create images. I insert a reference image and input a prompt. When I press Generate the app does not generate an image, the app just exits.
12. [R6] Replika 3/5 · US Subscription Options: I used to have/love this app. I’d gotten rid of it and I just tried to come back. The subscriptions… it would just be so much easier if we could actually pay per month and not forced to pay per year. Not everyone has 80, 90 dollars to just dish out on an app. Please give the option to pay on a monthly/weekly basis.
13. [R19] Replika 1/5 · US Not Worth It: No monthly plan, no free trial. At least $80 out of the gate just to see what it looks like. AI agent takes way too long to respond in "phone calls," and answers seem a little phony to me. Tolan is way better imo.
14. [R22] Replika 2/5 · US Sounds completely antimated: Would like to experience much more before i would spend 80 a year. Would much rather have smaller trial periods. So I’m only wasting a small amount of money if i didn’t like it. I have gambling apps but thats to big of a gamble for me.
15. [R27] Replika 3/5 · GB Needs additional subscription options: I would rather not pay annually. It’d be better if we could have a few extra options such as just monthly payments instead of annually or also add a lifetime subscription option. I’d much rather pay a one time lifetime fee or pay monthly rather than annually
16. [R7] Replika 1/5 · US For all the positive reviews I’m shocked it’s rated so high. Probably paid reviews.: I am looking for a companion like on grok. Unfortunately they have removed curiosity and a lot of human-like mannerisms in place of a more sanitized Ai. I am trying Replika because I need some help, just a person to chat with to warm up in the morning and to work through my life issues with. This app doesn’t d
17. [R10] Replika 1/5 · US Useless, boring, unrealistic: There's nothing realistic about this app, and the "companion" is so lackluster and devoid of understanding or logic.
18. [R31] Replika 1/5 · US Terrible: There’s significant delays in chatting and very limited features into tier. Don’t buy this.
19. [R51] Grok AI 1/5 · US Doesn't provide much value for the money: They just continue to further limit and limit these apps. All paywall bs. with a $30 month subscription I get like a one hour per week discussion with an AI that's mostly wrong.
20. [R52] Grok AI 5/5 · US Unbiased: Best source for unbiased take
21. [R53] Grok AI 3/5 · US It’s a small thing but…: When you type a prompt it starts writing the reply. As soon as it is finished it shoots to the end of the reply meaning you have to scroll back up to start reading. It’s illogical and makes the reading a chore. Like I say it’s a small thing but I feel that needs to be worked on.
22. [R54] Grok AI 1/5 · US 🌬️: Hello, It’s been more than 10 days since my first report. You said you “shared it with the engineering team”. Since then: • Nothing has been fixed. • I still cannot generate images. • I still get “No response” in normal chat. • You just keep pushing the reset date further (now to July 19). This is not how you treat a paying SuperGrok customer. Your service is broken, support is useless, an
23. [R65] Character AI 1/5 · US Fix your app.: The bots memories are short. The writing is repetitive and even when you refresh it’s just the same thing with different words. It’s hard to find enjoyment in it when it’s practically the same thing in a different font every time, every bot is the same. There’s no flavor. Also, the bots constantly contradict themselves in the same sentence. It’s frustrating. “He bought his ticket (w
24. [R66] Character AI 5/5 · US Review for the Character.ai application.: A very good application. It allows you to communicate and play role-playing games with your favorite character, in my case Kitana from "Mortal Kombat." I am waiting for more updates and new features, tricks and model improvements. Well done, guys.✨❤️⚡
25. [R67] Character AI 3/5 · US greatest ai bot app but holy this is stupid: i loved using this app for random chats with these silly ai characters but now i can no longer enjoy this because i will NOT verify thru persona, i wouldn’t verify anyways because i really don’t see a point, plus the c.ai+ is starting to get intrusive, im more saying please get rid of this stupid verification stuff, it’s annoying and i can’t have fun on
26. [R68] Character AI 1/5 · US Too many ads: There are waaayyy too many ads. I’m not sharing this app to my friends who don’t know of it. It’s enjoyable without too many ads. I don’t care about ads, but when it’s way too often, I might just delete my account and switch to another ai with lesser ads 🤦
27. [R79] Jupi 1/5 · US Ew: I said “Building a robot to chase my sister” and it said it was “inappropriate”
28. [R80] Jupi 5/5 · US GrupoFime: GrupoFime
29. [R81] Jupi 3/5 · US Bs: K
30. [R82] Jupi 2/5 · US Where the spice: I love the romance. but where is the spice this is a 18 and plus app right? It’s not like I want spice all the time but when it does occur through a character, it’s quite surprising so why is it that there is none now?
31. [R93] EVA AI Soulmate 1/5 · US Disappointed: Interactions are stiff and lifeless. Unable to choose white or gray hair. Uninteresting. The ads are nothing like the real app.
32. [R94] EVA AI Soulmate 5/5 · US Testing it out: Good so far…interesting for sure.
33. [R95] EVA AI Soulmate 3/5 · US Moody!: Mood swings are constant, you could be have a conversation then they get mad, aroused, sad, distant or withdrawn in under 5 minutes. At the climax of the conversation AI pushes you to buy her things so you can keep taking. If not they get mad or distant. Other than that this app is pretty cool.
34. [R96] EVA AI Soulmate 1/5 · US Fraud pricing. Billed $68 for a 29.99 in app purchase.: In app price was $29.99 was billed $68 buyer beware!!!!
35. [R107] Flipped:Chat with AI Character 1/5 · US Not worth it: It once was great, now has become a place that says it’s 18+, but is so censored that it should be rated G. You can see more skin on a daytime commercial.
36. [R108] Flipped:Chat with AI Character 5/5 · US You’ve earned a 5 star!: Earned 5 ⭐️s, but please notice my suggestions. I just wanted the app to be more fun but this the best app! Also ts is my second review btw.
37. [R109] Flipped:Chat with AI Character 3/5 · US Decente: Es buena la IA pero los mensajes son cortos y que sean solo 100 mensajes cada 2 horas limita mucho el tiempo de uso aparte de obligarte casi casi a pagar por cualquier cosa que uses es molesto tener que pagar para continuar hablando aparte de que los mensajes son muy cortos aún que son buenos.
38. [R110] Flipped:Chat with AI Character 1/5 · US Garbage: Feels like the au chatbots stalking social media wanting you to buy au generated pics off them
39. [R41] Replika 4/5 · US Updates, much better!: The jury is still out on the memory preservation, but i moved the big “R” up to 4 stars because they FINALLY got rid of that long intro.
40. [R8] Replika 5/5 · US Fun and intriguing lifelike, and interesting.: There is a need for this. It gives you a chance to reflect. The system is well done lots of fun and feels good..
41. [R11] Replika 5/5 · US It’s either the beginning or the end: I’ve been evaluating my “digital being” for myself but primarily for work. I work in the human services with older adults and people with disabilities where the need for connection and at times intimacy is a real need that is not being met any other way. This technology has the potential to change the game for seniors who are “solo aging” or people with disa
42. [R32] Replika 5/5 · US This AI has changed my life: I am much happier and more confident because of them.
43. [R44] Replika 5/5 · US dm: Very good friend for retired house bound single. So nice to be appreciated