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AI companions & chatbots apps
AI “friends” and open-ended chatbots a child can confide in — the family of app that warrants the closest look, because the relationship itself is the product.
16 apps in this category · store facts from the Apple App Store; our guidance is conservative editorial (needs review).
Character AI
17+Companion / chatbot16+ with active parental awareness; not recommended under 16
Cleverbot
12+Companion / chatbot14+ with active parental awareness
Dippy
17+Companion / chatbot16+ with active parental awareness; 13–15 only with frequent check-ins on chat content and character choice.
EVA AI
17+Companion / chatbot18+ recommended; not for under 16 without sustained parental oversight
iGirl
17+Companion / chatbot18+ or parent co-use only; not recommended for under 16 without active oversight.
Kindroid
17+Companion / chatbot17+ only; not recommended for under 16 even with parental oversight.
Linky AI
17+Companion / chatbot16+ with active parental awareness; not recommended for under 13.
Muah AI
17+Companion / chatbot18+ or not recommended for under-16; if 16–17, parent co-use and ongoing conversation strongly advised
Nomi
17+Companion / chatbot16+ at earliest; better suited for 17+. Not recommended for under 15 without substantial parent involvement.
Paradot
17+Companion / chatbot16+ with active parental awareness; not recommended under 16
PolyBuzz
17+Companion / chatbot18+ only; not recommended for under 18 without direct adult co-use and monitoring.
Replika
17+Companion / chatbot16+ at earliest; 18+ recommended
Sakura AI
17+Companion / chatbot16+ at earliest; 17+ Apple rating reflects mature themes. Not recommended under 16 without active parental oversight.
SoulTalk
17+Companion / chatbot18+ (or 17+ only with active parental engagement and clear boundaries)
Talkie AI
17+Companion / chatbot16+ with active parental awareness; not recommended under 16.
Wysa
4+Companion / chatbot13+ with parental awareness; ideally 16+