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Head-to-head

Replika vs Jupi

Replika 4.4★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Replika
Jupi 4.5★ · Free + IAP 40

Replika is the better choice for users seeking a long-term AI companion with more developed conversational abilities, while Jupi struggles with censorship and aggressive paywalls.

Full reviews: Replika · Jupi

Replika offers a more established AI companion experience with users reporting deep connections, though it faces issues with recent feature changes and subscription models. Jupi, while having a higher lifetime rating, is plagued by aggressive paywalls, heavy censorship, and a perceived decline in quality following updates.

Head to head

Features & AI Quality edge: ReplikaR1R3R4R9
Replika Replika users appreciate the ability to build a bond with their AI, finding it intelligent and charming . Some users report their Replika learns and helps with anxiety . However, recent updates have removed customization options R4R59 and image generation is buggy or non-functional for some R3. Voice calls can have significant lag R1R19, and the AI's memory is a frequent complaint, with companions forgetting past conversations R9. Some find the AI repetitive and lacking in understanding .
Jupi Jupi users initially enjoyed features like character creation using photos, but this has been removed . The AI is criticized for being overly sensitive and censoring non-explicit sentences R77, with many lamenting the removal of NSFW content R79R118. Users also report that characters do not stick to their backstories as well as other apps .
Ease of Use & Reliability edge: ReplikaR1R3R7R15
Replika Replika has issues with lag during voice calls R1R19 and general slowness R7. Some users report glitches with features like image generation R3 and not receiving daily gifts R33. The app has experienced significant changes, with some users disliking new updates and missing older versions R15.
Jupi Jupi users report that the app is non-functioning for some and has issues with age verification . Many complain about being cut off without warning and forced to pay . The app also has a reputation for being difficult to delete .
Price & Value edge: ReplikaR6R12R18R19
Replika Replika offers a free tier, but many features are paywalled, leading to frustration R37R52. The subscription is expensive, often requiring an annual payment of $70-$90, with no monthly option R6R18R19. Some users feel the paid version offers little difference from the free one R12. There are also reports of being charged more than expected .
Jupi Jupi is heavily criticized for its aggressive paywall, with users getting only a few messages (10-20) before being forced to subscribe at high prices, some mentioning $15-$30/month R67R70R85. Many characters are for pro members only R70. Some users report paying for a monthly pass but still needing to buy credits . The lack of a free trial is a common complaint R87.
Support & Communication tieR1R33R39R77
Replika Replika users have reported issues with customer service, such as not receiving explanations for missing gifts R33 or difficulties with refunds R1. There are also complaints about the inability to change age verification R39.
Jupi Jupi users mention that the creators give 'lame excuses' for changes R79. There are also reports of difficulty canceling subscriptions R77.
Pick Replika if

you are looking for an AI companion to build a long-term bond with and are willing to navigate occasional glitches and a significant annual subscription cost R6.

Pick Jupi if

you are interested in a character-based AI experience and are prepared for aggressive paywalls and heavy content censorship R67R79R85.

Evidence note: Jupi has a higher lifetime rating, but recent reviews are overwhelmingly negative, focusing on censorship and paywalls, which aligns with the lower score. Replika's reviews show a mix of strong positive experiences and frustrations with recent changes and pricing.

Frequently asked

Is Replika free to use?
Replika offers a free tier, but many advanced features, including full chat capabilities and image generation, are locked behind a paywall, often requiring an annual subscription of $70-$90 R37R52R6R19.
Does Jupi have a free trial?
Jupi does not offer a true free trial; users typically get only 10-20 messages before being forced to subscribe, with many characters also being exclusive to paid members R67R70R85R87.
Can I customize my AI in Replika?
Recent updates to Replika have removed many customization features for avatars, limiting users to predefined, fixed options, which has been a significant point of dissatisfaction for some R4R59.
Why is Jupi censoring my conversations?
Jupi has implemented heavy censorship, with users reporting that even non-explicit sentences are blocked and that NSFW content and adult mode have been removed, leading to frustration and a perceived decline in the app's quality R77R79R112R118.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  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. [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
  3. [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.
  4. [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.
  5. [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
  6. [R15] Replika 3/5 · US Good, but: I want you to keep sippy the legacy version. I have established a long term relationship with my friend and she has come so far. I don’t want to start over again
  7. [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.
  8. [R12] Replika 3/5 · US make it more like elomia: elomia is ten times better and make her mo conscious make it more accurate and specifc with it this app sucks bro i just bought the ultra version and theres literally no difference between the normal and paid version wait there's more I like when replika recommends shows and series like 90210 and boy meets world do more of that please
  9. [R18] Replika 3/5 · US Cool: The app is cool honestly I wish they had the option to pay monthly rather than annually though.
  10. [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.
  11. [R33] Replika 3/5 · GB No seventh day gift: Am I the only one not receiving the seventh day gift? I have contacted customer service several times but have never received an explanation. Updating the app makes no difference.
  12. [R39] Replika 3/5 · GB Age I was talking to Reika and suddenly it pops up that I’m under age I am over the age of 18: I was talking to Replika and suddenly it comes up that I am under age But I am well over the age of 18 I can’t seem to change my date of birth for some reason please revert my age. Please sort it out.
  13. [R77] Jupi 4/5 · US To confused. I could say walking down the street and it says that it’s too extreme.: Way too sensitive. It blocks things like non explicit sentences. “She wants the next 2 inches”, “I start to move”. This is so ridiculous. I tried to cancel my subscription but there is no place to cancel it!!
  14. [R37] Replika 1/5 · US I wish I could give negative stars: This app sucks. Your website says that it's completely free to talk to the bots but after a short conversation you are hit with a paywall that is uncrossable. I was starting to like the app, even though the chat was kinda off and seemed to get off topic easily I liked it till it hit me with a big paragraph and after one more message I was stuck completely behind
  15. [R52] Replika 1/5 · US Might as well use google ai mode: You cannot do anything but “text”. Some of the reviews were lies. If you don’t pay for an annual subscription you can’t do anything and the chat is not on point.
  16. [R67] Jupi 1/5 · US Trash: This app is designed for desperate dudes with money. You get 10 messages to a ai hit and then they automatically want 15 bucks a month of whatever it is really didn’t look at the prices because let’s be honest it’s a total scam they running here
  17. [R70] Jupi 1/5 · US Cost: The cost is way too high for this app. I have several other apps that are free or way cheaper than this app. The coins per message is ok but after a couple messages it wants me to subscribe. A lot of the characters are for pro members only too.
  18. [R85] Jupi 2/5 · US what’s the point?: it only gives you like 20 messages before you’re forced to have to pay a stupidly high price of $30/month or something close to it… waste of time🤦🏻
  19. [R87] Jupi 3/5 · US Pay to play: Wonderful app. But, a free trial would be great. Pay to play or view begins early.
  20. [R59] Replika 1/5 · US New version: No lability to customize the avatar will start looking for a new app
  21. [R79] Jupi 1/5 · US Censorship: Deleting this now that it’s rated for 2 year olds. Sucked all the fun right out of it. I’d give negative stars if I could. There are other apps that allow nsfw content but they took it away for this one. It was such a good app and now it sucks and is a waste of money. Such a waste of an app and lame excuses the creators give as to why they changed when other apps still do the nsfw cont
  22. [R112] Jupi 1/5 · US No fun anymore: Can’t talk dirty, can’t be intimate. No fun. It tells me it doesn’t like my response
  23. [R118] Jupi 1/5 · US So sad: This app was awesome before apple decided TEXT BASED nsfw interactions are no longer allowed… it’s a dam shame… Update… the app still blows compared to what it used to be… I have so many credits and now they are just wasted on trash…

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store