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Lloyd alternatives

Lloyd users often seek alternatives due to frequent app crashes, freezing videos, and issues with notifications. Many also report problems with video generation and slow upload/download speeds. Alternatives may offer more stable performance or different AI functionalities.

Why users look for alternatives to Lloyd

The alternatives

Manus
4.7★ · 34,823 ratings · Free

Manus is an AI tool that users find easier to use than some competitors because it retains memory and can perform tasks like pulling information from websites R55. It is considered an outstanding tool for AI research . However, some users report it is very expensive, with credits running out quickly, costing hundreds of dollars in a short period R51R57. There are also complaints about slow generation times and issues with payment systems and refunds R53R54R56.

Better for: Manus suits users who need an AI with memory for tasks and research, especially those who find other AI tools less intuitive R55. It may be particularly useful for those who can manage its cost and occasional performance issues R51R57.

Head-to-head: Lloyd vs Manus
TokkingHeads AI Magic Avatars
4.7★ · 26,330 ratings · Free

There are no user reviews available for TokkingHeads AI Magic Avatars to assess its features or user experience.

Better for: There are too few reviews to judge who this app suits better.

Head-to-head: Lloyd vs TokkingHeads AI Magic Avatars
Sakura
4.8★ · 20,715 ratings · Free

There are no user reviews available for Sakura to assess its features or user experience.

Better for: There are too few reviews to judge who this app suits better.

Head-to-head: Lloyd vs Sakura
AI Video Generator
4.8★ · 16,460 ratings · Free

There are no user reviews available for AI Video Generator to assess its features or user experience.

Better for: There are too few reviews to judge who this app suits better.

Head-to-head: Lloyd vs AI Video Generator
Monica AI
4.7★ · 6,590 ratings · Free

Monica AI is described as a comprehensive AI assistant for business, offering features like large language models, video, image, and podcast creation R66R70. Users find it easy to use and appreciate its cross-device functionality, allowing chats to continue between iPhone, desktop, and Chrome browsers R69R72. It also maintains user profile memory R72. However, some users report issues with AI 'hallucinations' that waste credits and money, and problems with the podcast creator's text-to-speech function R68R70. There are also reports of difficulty canceling subscriptions .

Better for: Monica AI is suitable for business users needing a versatile AI assistant for research, content creation, and general assistance across multiple devices R66R72. It may appeal to those who value ease of use and consistent memory in an AI R69R72.

Head-to-head: Lloyd vs Monica AI
Stick with Lloyd if

You should stick with Lloyd if you primarily use it for British Sign Language (BSL) communication, as many users find it brilliant and essential for deaf individuals to communicate via video messages R7R13R15. It is also preferred by some for quick video messages over texting or other video call apps like WhatsApp or FaceTime .

Evidence note: TokkingHeads AI Magic Avatars, Sakura, and AI Video Generator have too few reviews to provide a meaningful assessment.

Frequently asked

Is Lloyd good for deaf communication?
Yes, Lloyd is highly regarded by many deaf users and their families for British Sign Language (BSL) communication, making it easier to send video messages and feel equal to hearing people R7R13R15R19.
Does Lloyd have issues with video quality or speed?
Yes, some users report that Lloyd's video quality is sometimes poor, and video messages can take a long time to upload and download, making instant communication difficult R14R24R26.
Are there problems with Lloyd crashing or freezing?
Yes, many users report frequent issues with Lloyd crashing, freezing, or closing unexpectedly, especially after updates, which can make the app unusable R1R3R16R18.
Is Manus expensive?
Yes, Manus is considered very expensive by users, with credits running out quickly; one user spent $200 in less than a week, and others reported being charged thousands of dollars or extra fees outside of the Apple Store R51R54R56R57.
What are Monica AI's main features?
Monica AI offers a range of features including large language models, video, image, and podcast creation, and functions as a general AI assistant for research and business tasks R66R70R72.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Lloyd 1/5 · GB Videos often freeze & doesn’t work: Have used this for a number of months, though majority of the time it’s pretty good, but there been times when the video freeze half way through & your not able to see the rest of it, I’ve complained a number of times about this. It seems to happen when Samsung & Apple phone clashes . Other of the same makes I’d fine but it’s mainly between those two phone make
  2. [R16] Lloyd 1/5 · GB Unusable since update: Can confirm,app crashes and closes on opening after the latest update. Using an SE and iOS 9. Can't believe they don't test these things
  3. [R18] Lloyd 2/5 · GB New Version: Everytime i open the app it crashes.
  4. [R22] Lloyd 1/5 · GB still useless: The app was great and I would have highly recommended it but since the ios8 update I can't even open the app so I'm not impressed And now the second update since iOS 8 has come around, I still can't open the app.. SORT IT OUT!
  5. [R2] Lloyd 5/5 · GB Problem: Received no Video message
  6. [R4] Lloyd 1/5 · GB This app doesn’t work: This ai doesn’t generate anything
  7. [R14] Lloyd 2/5 · GB Video: Video is sometimes poor
  8. [R6] Lloyd 2/5 · GB Not work notifications: My friend try glide to me me but I didn’t see because nothing pop up notifications need fix
  9. [R8] Lloyd 1/5 · GB Trying to use it: Poor no info
  10. [R26] Lloyd 1/5 · GB Rubbish!: My friend invited me to use this app, it's awful. None of the videos load, it doesn't Tell you how to use it properly, it's very confusing. Can't watch what other people send me. I'm on 4G and it still runs mega slow. This could be a great app but everything about it just doesn't live up to its expectations. Deleting it right now!
  11. [R5] Lloyd 5/5 · GB Camera: The reverse camera has a problem won’t turn round
  12. [R34] Lloyd 1/5 · GB Text spam: Spammer
  13. [R38] Lloyd 1/5 · GB DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS APP: This app sent 3 text messages in the space of 15 minutes to EVERY contact in my phone and everyone on my Facebook! Needless to say, my phone has been going off constantly for the past hour!
  14. [R36] Lloyd 2/5 · GB Uninstalled because....: I do not have enough control over app. I cannot delete received messages, I can't edit video before send, I am not even aware video is recording! And many more. Long way to go to make this app user friendly and trusted
  15. [R45] Lloyd 5/5 · GB Excellent: Great way of leaving visual messages to friends and family! It would b great if you could preview the video before sending. A godsend for deaf people.
  16. [R46] Lloyd 4/5 · GB Great for deaf people: Really a useful app for deaf people to communicate via glide- needs tweaking eg preview ur video before sending. But good so far.
  17. [R51] Manus 1/5 · US .: Way too expensive. Get rid of credits
  18. [R53] Manus 3/5 · US takes very long to generate: The ai, once you ask it something, it take a very long time to actually answer it. If you’re impatient like me, it’s not the best ai app.
  19. [R54] Manus 1/5 · US Extortion: Payment on the Apple Store is not the final payment. Manus extorts $23 outside the app, forcing me to pay additional money outside the Apple Store, supposedly for hosting... But there's no information about this anywhere, and they want to delete my project... if you're interested, contact me, I'll provide detailed information. · translated
  20. [R55] Manus 5/5 · US Replacing Claude: Wow. Manus appears to be so much easier to use than Claude because it doesn’t forget things. It contains memory it does tasks. It goes to the websites and pulls information. It simply seems to be a much better app for every day use
  21. [R66] Monica AI 5/5 · US The perfect assistant: Monica has everything I need to help with my business.
  22. [R68] Monica AI 1/5 · US Not the best…: I hate wasting my money when AI has hallucinations on getting it right and there goes my money. I’m not using this app again.
  23. [R69] Monica AI 5/5 · US The platform: Really is easy use. Friendly comfortable.
  24. [R70] Monica AI 3/5 · US Well, worth the money: This product is well worth the money if you are using large language models, especially but it has video image and podcast creation. The podcast creator is quite good but they need to fix the TTS because it turns any text into mark down first with*and hashtags and the speakers actually say the word "oh that is*a bold text*and continue to speak"... well it means I have to th
  25. [R7] Lloyd 5/5 · GB Great experience: Good for deaf communication to understand each other
  26. [R13] Lloyd 5/5 · GB British sign language: Suitable for deaf to sign each other
  27. [R15] Lloyd 5/5 · GB Useful: Deaf peoples who access. BSL AND and message to deaf people. No need write down note. I can’t without Glide. It my heart. Thank
  28. [R19] Lloyd 5/5 · GB Easy to use and the best video messaging app: Doesn’t leave a video on your phone But you can save a video message if you want You can press a button and leave a message (don’t have to keep holding the button) It starts sending as you’re recording. Excellent picture quality - Perfect for sign language!
  29. [R24] Lloyd 1/5 · GB Not exactly instant Messaging: The video messages take aaaaaaaaaages to upload and download. Don't expect an instant fluent communication.
  30. [R3] Lloyd 3/5 · GB M: Not glide when I click glide open then close down why??
  31. [R56] Manus 3/5 · US THIS SITE IS A RIP OFF: It goes in circles using all your credits, their payment systems flawed. They’ve cost me thousands of dollars this week! Worst customer service I’ve ever experienced( update, they fixed it)
  32. [R57] Manus 2/5 · US Token runs out fast: Spent $200 to start. Ran out of time in less than a week. On CharGPT for $20 a month, never runs out. Even Clyde lasts much much longer. Will not use often.
  33. [R72] Monica AI 5/5 · US Works well and is good ROI: As far as a general consumer tool for accessing and using AI for research and assistance tasks, Monica works really well. I have it on iPhone as well as integrated into my desktop and Chrome browsers on my Mac and PC. I can easily start a chat on one device and continue on another. Monica also maintains user profile memory so its responses include some context about my

Synthesized from 78 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store