Where Replika shines
Replika has years of experience with long-term companionship. Its companion remembers your people, routines and plans, follows up at the right moments, and you can reach it by text, voice call or video on iOS and Android.
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Mystic Realm and Replika
Replika is one of the longest-running AI companion apps, with a large community and a companion that remembers what matters to you and checks in. Mystic Realm takes a different path: you talk out loud with companions in your browser, step through themed realms and make short films. Here is a side-by-side look so you can choose what fits you.
| Feature | Mystic Realm | Replika |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | In your web browser on a phone or laptop. Nothing to install. | Apps for iOS and Android. |
| Try it first | 10 free messages with Ashley, no sign-up. | Free to download, with paid plans in the app. |
| Voice | Talk out loud and companions answer in their own voices. Cut in mid-sentence and your own AI companion stops to listen. In beta. | Voice calls and video calls. |
| Memory | You choose which voice sessions to save. Ashley reads your recent saved conversations next time. | Remembers your people, routines and plans, and follows up. |
| Companions | Ashley, Hecate and Medusa, plus an AI companion you create. | Your own Replika, shaped over time. |
| Starting price | Free to join. Memberships from $9 a month. | Plans and prices are shown in the app and vary by region. |
| Beyond chat | Themed realms, short films in Studio and a 3D classroom in beta. | Internet access, image generation and proactive check-ins. |
Facts about Replika come from replika.com and its US App Store listing, checked on October 9, 2026. Prices can differ by country and can change.
Where Mystic Realm is different
Mystic Realm is built around talking out loud. It runs in your browser with nothing to install, and you can try Ashley without signing up. Beyond conversation there are themed realms to explore, Studio for short films and a 3D classroom in beta. Memory is your choice: only the voice sessions you save are kept.