Besties vs Friends
Besties
mybesties.appFriends
web.penguapp.coSide by side
| Figure | Besties | Friends |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.08/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · AI Companion Apps | 8.3 (#8) | 7.8 (#18) |
| Headquarters | 164 N Willaman Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, United States | Berlin, Germany |
| Support | The site has a frequently asked questions section, but the opened page does not provide a support contact. | The app listing gives [email protected] as the support email. |
Plans
In their own words
Friends
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.