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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

AI ChatBot Assistant vs Poe

AI ChatBot Assistant 4.7★ · Free + IAP 45
Winner Poe
Poe 4.7★ · Free to download 65

Poe is the better choice for users seeking a reliable AI chat experience.

While both apps have their strengths, Poe offers a more consistent user experience despite recent changes to its point system. AI ChatBot Assistant struggles with reliability and user satisfaction due to its paywall and performance issues.

Head to head

features edge: PoeR2R28R61R64
AI ChatBot Assistant Users find AI ChatBot Assistant's features limited, often requiring payment for more functionality.
Poe Poe provides a variety of AI bots but has faced criticism for its new point system limiting usage.
ease of use edge: PoeR11R4R63R102
AI ChatBot Assistant Some users report that AI ChatBot Assistant is easy to navigate but often runs into issues with server errors.
Poe Poe is generally seen as user-friendly, though recent updates have caused frustration with message limits.
reliability edge: PoeR4R16R63R100
AI ChatBot Assistant AI ChatBot Assistant has been criticized for constant server errors and outdated information.
Poe Poe has had reliability issues, especially with larger conversations, but is still seen as more dependable overall.
price/value tieR24R28R94R117
AI ChatBot Assistant AI ChatBot Assistant's in-app purchases frustrate users who feel they are being forced to pay for basic features.
Poe Poe's point system limits free usage, with many users feeling the subscription costs are too high for the value provided.
support tieR36R44R112R118
AI ChatBot Assistant Users report poor customer support experiences with AI ChatBot Assistant, especially regarding subscription issues.
Poe Poe's support has also been criticized, particularly regarding the point system and subscription management.
Pick AI ChatBot Assistant if

you prefer a free app with basic features and are willing to navigate potential paywalls.

Pick Poe if

you want a more reliable AI chat experience with a variety of bots, despite recent changes to the point system.

Evidence note: AI ChatBot Assistant has a significant amount of negative feedback, particularly regarding its pricing and functionality, while Poe, despite its recent issues, maintains a higher overall rating and a more dedicated user base.

Frequently asked

Which app is better for casual use?
Poe is better for casual use due to its variety of bots and user-friendly interface, despite recent limitations on free usage.

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. [R2] AI ChatBot Assistant 4/5 · US You guys are kind of mean: Like only a few messages come on no one wants to pay greedy you guys guys demand money or something from your app
  2. [R28] AI ChatBot Assistant 1/5 · US Kinda useless without paying: You barely get 1-2 replies before you just get a paywall. Pointless. Moving to another app ig
  3. [R61] Poe 1/5 · US Dont bother downloading: You can’t use the app, they’ve made it that you only get 300 points when 1 message could cost all that and more. Its not worth your time, you’ll be irritated when you see how greedy this app is.
  4. [R64] Poe 1/5 · US what happened?: i loved this app i really did i’ve been here since it had no point max and when u changed it to only 3000 it was fine okay i bared with it but 300..? absurd this app is greedy and money hungry it’s disgusting give free users more love we don’t even use those trashyadvanced bots!
  5. [R11] AI ChatBot Assistant 5/5 · US It really nice on the app and everything is so easy to get: It nice and easy to use
  6. [R4] AI ChatBot Assistant 1/5 · US Slipping: It was good when it first came out, but it seems like performance is slipping considerably. Constant server errors.
  7. [R63] Poe 3/5 · US App has gone downhill: Been using Poe on iOS for a few years. Over the last several months the reliability has declined when working with large conversations. The app just doesn’t show the text, and I have to go on the computer to continue the convo.
  8. [R102] Poe 3/5 · US the limited messages and points 💔.: i really love the app but i can only send 2 messages to a bot and then wait a WHOLE day to be able to talk to the bot again. i really loved this app before it had limited messages, would love even more if they updated it back how it used to be.
  9. [R16] AI ChatBot Assistant 1/5 · US Not up to date. A year and a half behind.: Don’t bother if you are wanting any up to date information. I just asked who our current president is and the response is “as of June 2024 it is Joe Biden”
  10. [R100] Poe 1/5 · US Terrible: Does nothing but literally crash all the time. I’m sitting here, wasting my points on trying to get a response but all it does is crash. For every bot. I’m so sick of this app being broken all the time
  11. [R24] AI ChatBot Assistant 1/5 · US Useless: Like Google, but for a ridiculous price. Much better AI options available, many free.
  12. [R94] Poe 1/5 · US This is actually so disappointing.: What was the point in constantly reducing the amount of free points provided? It is so unreasonable to only give 300 then have the only chance to get more being a subscription of 16.67 a MONTH. It is genuinely the developers fault that this app has no social media presence anymore, they have effectively killed it. I remember when this app was so well liked, and
  13. [R117] Poe 3/5 · GB Why is the subscription so expensive??: As much as I love this app, it’s a pain being a user without a subscription. A lot of the best bots cost so many points, so since we only have 3000 we can only send 2-4 actually good messages before reaching the limit and having to wait 24 hours to send another message. If your yearly subscription is going to be £200 and monthly be £17 at least give users wi
  14. [R36] AI ChatBot Assistant 1/5 · US App will charge you after you cancel: I haven’t had a subscription since February but the are still charging my bank account. I’ve been trying to contact them through email but their customer service is non existent. Don’t get this app unless you want a headache to cancel.
  15. [R44] AI ChatBot Assistant 1/5 · US Cancellation and still charging: I cancelled this subscription and my card was still charged.
  16. [R112] Poe 1/5 · US Boycott: They are money hungry. So don’t buy it’s not worth it.
  17. [R118] Poe 1/5 · US Sucks: Doesn’t work as advertised. No native way to compare AI models! Keeps telling me to ask my questions to each separate AI model and compare them myself. That’s exactly what this app was supposed to do! It even admitted that advertising is different than what the model can do right now!!

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