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Friends vs Muah.AI
Both stand on ai companion apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
Choose Friends if you want a customizable virtual companion, especially one you can shape with a friend, and value its study or self-care companions. Its main features are free to use. Consider whether the optional weekly Pengu Pass subscription and its variable price fit your needs.
Visit Friends Free plan AndroidWeb
Muah.AI offers broad companion customization across conversational and generated media formats, with free access plus annual upgrades. Users should note the adult restriction, website-focused availability, media limits, and stated refund policy.
Visit Muah.AIThe facts
| Friends | Muah.AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Android, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | VIP: $69.99 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | web.penguapp.co | muah.ai |
| On ai companion apps | #12 of 35 | #16 of 35 |
Friends: what it does well
- Free to download and use, with main features intended to remain free.
- Pengu can be shaped through shared interactions between two people.
- Mellow offers reminders and encouragement for study and daily tasks.
- Bao supports healthy habits and well-being.
- Home-screen widgets allow check-ins and interactions.
What to know first
- Pengu Pass is a paid weekly subscription with a country-dependent price.
- The terms require users to be at least 13.
- EEA users are subject to additional parental-consent rules.
Muah.AI: what it does well
- Free browser demo available
- Character creation and extensive customization
- Voice, photo, and video interaction
- Persistent memory feature
- Annual paid tiers with added access
What to know first
- Adults 18 and older only
- Video lengths can cost extra credits
- Sensitive scenes reduce quality
- Subscriptions are generally nonrefundable
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