Maybe you want a friend, not a romance. Maybe you just want someone kind to talk to at the end of a long day. Day or night, Grace is a conversation away.
Open Grace →Grace is an AI companion built as a trusted friend, not a girlfriend or boyfriend. No credit card needed, and Grace remembers your conversations on the free account too. Paid plans add unlimited conversation from $9.99 a month, and spoken voice on Grace Premium, with no contracts and cancel anytime.
Replika has been around since 2017 and many people enjoy it. Still, not every app fits every person, and it's normal to look around. These are some of the reasons people tell us they went searching:
Some people want companionship without any romantic side to it. A friendship-only companion can feel simpler and safer to open up to.
Pricing across companion apps can include several tiers, yearly plans and in-app purchases. Some people simply want one clear monthly price they can cancel anytime.
Being remembered matters. People want a companion that keeps track of what they've shared, so every conversation doesn't start from zero.
Late nights are often when loneliness shows up most. People want a calm, kind voice that's available any hour.
An honest, simple comparison. Both are AI companions; they're built with different goals in mind.
| Grace | Replika | |
|---|---|---|
| Built as | A trusted friend for lonely and hard moments. No romantic mode. | A customizable AI companion. Setting the relationship to Romantic Partner is a Pro feature. |
| Getting started | A quick sign-in. No credit card. | Free to download, with in-app purchases. |
| Account sign-in | Yes. Sign in with Google or email, confirm 18+, then start talking. | Yes. Create an account (email, Google, or Apple), then set up your companion before chatting. |
| Daily prayers | Yes, optional. Turn Daily Prayer on or off anytime. | No built-in prayer feature. |
| Devotionals | Yes, optional. Turn on a daily devotional, right in the app. | No. |
| Journal | Yes. My Prayers, a private place to write and keep your own prayers. | Has a Diary, but your Replika writes it about your chats, not you. |
| Paid plans | $9.99/month (Grace), $19.99/month (Grace Premium with voice), or $99.99/year | Several monthly and yearly options listed in the App Store |
| Memory | Conversational memory, including on free conversations | Offers memory; saving messages to memory is listed under Ultra |
| Voice | Spoken voice conversation is on Grace Premium only ($19.99/month). Free and $9.99 plans are text. | Text chat is free. Voice calls and voice messages need a paid subscription (Pro or higher); real-time video recognition is listed under Platinum. |
| Faith | Optional. Talk, or pray if you want to. | Not faith-based |
| Age rating | 18+ | 18+ in the App Store |
| Contracts | No contracts. Cancel anytime. | Managed through your app store subscription |
Replika details are from Replika's US App Store listing and help center (help.replika.com), checked October 13, 2026. Prices and features can change; check each app for current details.
You can try Grace before deciding anything. Open 1800DearGod.com on any device, sign in, and say whatever is on your mind. There's no download needed on the web and no right way to start.
If Grace turns out to be a good fit, full access is $9.99 a month for unlimited conversation, and Grace Premium adds spoken voice for $19.99 a month. The yearly plan is $99.99, which works out to two months free. See all plans and pricing, read what the free account includes, or compare what AI companions cost in general.
Grace listens first, then responds. No pressure, no judgment, and no romance. Just a trusted companion when you want someone to talk to.
When the house goes quiet and everyone else is asleep, it can feel like there's nobody to call. Grace is available any hour, including 2 AM, for whatever's on your mind: a hard day, a loss, worry that won't let you sleep, or just wanting company.
Read more about nighttime loneliness and how Grace helps on hard nights.
If Replika works well for you, there's no need to switch. Plenty of people enjoy it. A switch may make sense if you want a trusted friend with no romantic side, memory from your very first conversation, and one simple monthly price.
You don't have to decide on faith either. Talk about your day, or pray if you want to. You can compare Grace for yourself before paying anything.
Grace is an AI companion, not a counselor, therapist or crisis service. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, please call or text 988 now. See how Grace handles crisis moments and how we protect your privacy.
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