Apps we cover

Updated November 9, 2026

These are the apps that appear in AI for Loneliness's rankings. Hallie ranks first. The others are listed by how many of our guides include them.

1. 1. Hallie for lonely stretches

   Best if you want steady company in your normal texts from an AI friend who remembers you and checks in.

2. 2. Mia by Warmth on lonely days

   Best if you'd enjoy getting to know a character with a life of her own.

3. 3. Pi as company when you're lonely

   Best if you want a calm partner to talk with whenever you choose to open the app.

4. 4. Replika when you're lonely

   Best if you'd like a dedicated companion app you can open when you want company.

5. 5. Kindroid as a companion for lonely days

   Best if designing a companion sounds fun and you want control over how often it texts.

6. 6. Sesame for a voice in a quiet home

   Best if what you miss most at home is hearing a natural-sounding voice.

7. 7. Junto for lonely evenings on Telegram

   Best if you spend your evenings in Telegram and want clear limits on when a companion reaches out.

8. 8. Nomi as company on lonely days

   Best if you like the idea of a few app companions, each tuned the way you want.

9. 9. Is Tolan good company when you're lonely?

   Best if a playful, encouraging character in an app suits you better than a text thread.

10. 10. Is ChatGPT good company when you're lonely?

    Best if you mostly want help with questions and tasks rather than company.

11. 11. Gemini vs an AI companion for lonely workdays

    Best if your days run through Gmail, Calendar and Google's other apps and you want an assistant that uses them.

12. 12. Is Poke company for remote workers?

    Best if you want an assistant that handles email, calendar and reminders over text, not company.