MyDreamCompanion vs Replika: Which AI Companion Is Better in 2026?

Scores from our eight-category rubric. Features from each platform's official pages except where marked; prices from the official pages, checked October 24, 2026. How we rate →

MyDreamCompanion scores 7.7 overall to Replika's 6.9. Its biggest weighted leads are image generation (8.4 vs 3.5, weighted 15%) and video generation (7.2 vs 3.5, weighted 10%). Replika is ahead on chat quality (8.5 vs 7.7, weighted 20%). Their official pages differ on 1 of the 9 features we track: NSFW / uncensored chat.

MyDreamCompanion

7.7/10

Higher overall

Where MyDreamCompanion and Replika differ

RowMyDreamCompanionReplikaGapWeight
Scores (out of 10)
Image generation8.43.54.915%
Video generation7.23.53.710%
Chat quality7.78.50.820%
UI / UX7.49.01.610%
Community6.96.50.410%
Character depth8.28.00.215%
Voice6.97.00.110%
Realism8.68.50.110%
Features
NSFW / uncensored chatYes · sourceNo · source
Native iOS / Android appNo · per our reviewYes · source
Plans and access
In-app currencyDream CoinsGem packs

Both list: Free plan or trial, Live voice or video calls, Voice messages, Image generation, Video generation, Memory / Remembers you, Create your own character

Overall = weighted average: chat 20%, image 15%, character depth 15%, the other five 10% each.

Should you pick MyDreamCompanion or Replika?

Reasons to pick MyDreamCompanion

  • Higher image generation score: 8.4 vs 3.5 (weighted 15%)
  • Higher video generation score: 7.2 vs 3.5 (weighted 10%)
  • NSFW / uncensored chat (MyDreamCompanion: yes, Replika: no)

Reasons to pick Replika

  • Higher UI / UX score: 9.0 vs 7.4 (weighted 10%)

MyDreamCompanion vs Replika prices

MyDreamCompanion

  • Premium Monthly: $11.99 a month
  • Premium Yearly: $69.99 a year · $5.84 a month, billed yearly
  • Ultimate Monthly: $44.99 a month
  • Ultimate Yearly: $299.88 a year · $24.99 a month, billed yearly
All MyDreamCompanion plan details →

Replika

Prices as listed on the App Store.

  • Monthly: $7.99 a month · $14.99 a month
  • Annual: $49.99 a year · $69.99 a year
All Replika plan details →

MyDreamCompanion's lowest yearly price is a web price and Replika's an App Store price, so there is no like-for-like figure.

MyDreamCompanion or Replika: common questions

Is MyDreamCompanion better than Replika?

On our scores, yes. MyDreamCompanion rates 7.7 overall and Replika 6.9. MyDreamCompanion scores higher in 5 of the 8 rated categories, Replika in 3.

What does MyDreamCompanion have that Replika doesn't?

On their official pages, MyDreamCompanion lists NSFW / uncensored chat and Replika does not.

Which is cheaper, MyDreamCompanion or Replika?

Their prices can't be compared like-for-like; the prices section says why and lists each plan. MyDreamCompanion bills monthly or yearly; Replika bills monthly or yearly.

Can I try MyDreamCompanion and Replika for free?

Yes, both have a free option. MyDreamCompanion: The free plan needs no payment and gives one character and a limited number of messages (the terms say typically 10 to 20). Replika: Text chat is free.

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