Anima vs Friends

Anima is an AI companion for conversation and companionship, available on the web, Android, and iOS. Users can customize a companion’s personality, tone, style, and backstory, then chat or call with an AI friend. The service describes conversations that may be lighthearted, supportive, or deeper, and says the companion remembers details from earlier chats and can revisit previous topics. It is described as available 24/7. Getting started costs nothing; tokens can be purchased to unlock some higher-tier features. Anima is not intended for people under 18. Its privacy policy says it collects information such as names, email addresses, IP addresses, device details, and identifiers, and names Azure, Amplitude, AppsFlyer, Google, Firebase, Stripe, OneSignal, and RevenueCat among third-party solutions it may use. Users can contact [email protected] to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data. The blocked content policy says a proprietary LLM-based filter may flag content for manual review; violations can lead to account suspension or termination. The same email address is listed for questions and customer support.

Friends is a social AI companion app for Android and iOS that lets people raise virtual pets on their own or with real-life friends. Pengu is a shared companion shaped by two people through conversations, choices, and joint interactions. Mellow focuses on studying, homework, and daily tasks, offering reminders and encouragement. Bao supports self-care, healthy habits, and well-being. Users can share progress, send reactions and gifts, and celebrate milestones together. Companions can be customized with outfits, accessories, wallpapers, themed rooms, and visual upgrades. Home-screen widgets provide check-ins and interactions with Pengu, Bao, or Mellow. The maker says companions learn from interactions, adapt to habits, and remember past moments. Friends is free to download and use, with main features intended to remain free. Pengu Pass is an optional weekly subscription whose price varies by country and appears in the app. Users must be at least 13; additional parental-consent rules apply in the EEA.