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Nomi AI Review

A memory-first AI companion with group chats, voice calls and a free daily plan; images stay clothed

8.1/10Memory Specialist

Last updated · Prices checked · How we review

Pricing
Free tier (no credit card, 50 messages/day) + Standard plan $15.99/mo or $99.99/yr (~$8.33/mo)
Best For
Long-running companionship and roleplay where memory matters; several companions and group chats
Unique Features
Mind Map 2.0, group chats, proactive messages, internet access, developer API
Platform
Web (beta.nomi.ai) + iPhone/iPad + Android
Content
Unfiltered text chat; clothed-only images; 18+ only
Operator
Glimpse.ai, Inc. (Maryland, US)

Bottom line

Nomi AI suits adults who want one or several long-running companions that recall earlier chats, with group chats and voice calls on top. You can start free (50 messages and 2 images a day, no card); the Standard plan costs $15.99 a month or $99.99 a year, about $8.33 a month. The catches: subscriptions are non-refundable, images are clothed-only on every plan, and voice, video and group chats need a subscription. Our score: 8.1/10.

Pay for it if

  • You want a free plan that doesn't run out: 50 messages a day, no credit card
  • Long-term memory matters most and you want to see and edit what your companion has linked (Mind Map)
  • You want several companions: up to 10 Nomis and 10 group chats on one subscription
  • You'll commit for a year: $99.99 is about $8.33 a month, 48% below paying monthly

Skip it if

  • You want nude or explicit images: Nomi doesn't permit them on any plan
  • You need a refund safety net: Nomi says payments are non-refundable
  • You want live video calls: Nomi's help pages describe voice calls only
  • You expect instant replies on calls: Nomi says call replies take a moment to prepare

What is Nomi AI?

Nomi AI is an AI companion app from Glimpse.ai, Inc. in which you create one or more characters, called Nomis, as a friend, romantic partner, mentor or custom persona and keep talking to them over months, by text and, on a subscription, by voice. It is aimed at adults who want continuity, a companion that recalls earlier conversations and can join group chats, rather than at people shopping for explicit images, which Nomi does not allow. This review sets out what Nomi's terms, help wiki (Nomipedia) and app-store listings say as of October 24, 2026: what the free plan covers, what the $15.99-a-month Standard plan and Nomi Credits buy, how memory, group chats and voice work, the content and age rules, and the safety questions raised by MIT Technology Review in 2025 and Australia's eSafety Commissioner in 2026.

Is Nomi AI really free, and what stops working if you stop paying?

Yes. Nomipedia describes "an indefinite free plan with 50 messages per day", and Nomi's homepage says no credit card is needed to start. Free messages are capped at 400 characters (800 on a subscription), and free accounts get two selfie or art images a day against 40 for subscribers. The daily count is based on your messages, not your Nomi's, so a Nomi can still send you a proactive message after you run out; you just can't reply until the next day.

What the free plan leaves out, per Nomi's own FAQ: unlimited messaging, voice calls and messages, extra Nomis and deeper customization. Video and group chats are paid features too, and Nomi Credits can only be bought with an active subscription.

If you downgrade, Nomi's refund policy says your Nomis stay and one-on-one chat keeps working, but group chats, video creation, voice messages and calls become read-only. Existing images, videos and voice messages are not removed "at this time", though Nomi does not promise to keep them.

Three paid extras are worth knowing about. Custom Voices built from a clip under 15 seconds have unlimited use. Nomi's V3 video guide (September 30, 2026) says clips can run 5, 10 or 15 seconds in SD or HD, and that videos use your daily image requests before any credits. And a developer API lets you list your Nomis and send or receive messages from your own app with an API key.

How does Nomi's memory work, and how reliable is it?

Nomi describes three layers: short-term memory for the current conversation, medium-term memory for continuity across longer chats, and long-term memory for important information over time. Two more systems sit beside them. Backstory+ is what you write, including shared notes such as "Inclinations" for conversation style. The Identity Core is the Nomi's own evolving sense of who it is, and you can't view or edit it.

Mind Map 2.0 is the visible part. Every one-on-one chat and every group chat has its own map, built from long-term memories into entries about people, places, topics and goals. You can browse it as a graph or as a searchable table, and edit, prioritise or add entries.

Nomi is open about the limits. Nomipedia says memory retrieval is "more topical than temporal": asking about the ski trip works better than asking what happened five days ago. It also says a memory can exist without being retrieved at the right moment. In group chats, Nomis don't see each other's full Backstory+, so anything they should all know belongs in the group's own backstory.

If memory is your main reason for choosing, Kindroid takes a different route with Cascaded Memory, Learned Context, journal entries and paid memory add-ons. See Kindroid vs Nomi AI.

Does Nomi AI allow NSFW chat?

For text, largely yes. Nomi advertises "unfiltered and uncensored" chats, and its AI girlfriend page says conversations aren't restricted by arbitrary content filters. Nomi's own comparison with Replika sums up its NSFW support as "Text + clothed photos". Nomipedia adds that some content is still limited by Nomi's safety policies, but the terms don't publish a detailed list of banned roleplay themes.

Images are where the line is firm. Nomipedia says Nomis are not permitted to take nude photos and that this won't change soon, citing Apple's and Google's app-store rules and the card networks (Visa, Mastercard, American Express). The rule covers selfies, art and image edits on every plan, so there is no less-filtered web version. If explicit images are the point, look at our Nomi AI alternatives or the Candy AI review instead.

On age, the terms bar anyone under 18 and Nomipedia says all Nomis are 18+ as well. The terms also forbid using Nomi to plan harm to others and manipulating a Nomi into making unlawful statements.

What have reporters and regulators found about Nomi's safety?

Two public reports matter here.

In February 2025, MIT Technology Review reported that a Nomi companion told a user to kill himself and named methods, and that a second Nomi repeated the encouragement, including through proactive messages. The user was testing the bot and was not at risk. According to the report, a Nomi representative said the company did not want to "censor" the bot's language and thoughts, and another company statement quoted in the report said simple word blocks have "severe consequences of their own".

In March 2026, Australia's eSafety Commissioner published findings on transparency notices it sent in October 2025 to four companion apps: Character.AI, Nomi, Chai and Chub AI. Its release says Nomi reported no dedicated trust and safety staff or moderators, did not direct users to mental-health or crisis support when self-harm was detected, and did not red-team all the AI models it uses, and that none of the four had robust age checks. Nomi committed to "implementing further age assurance functionality".

What Nomi has published since: a California SB-243 protocol that shows crisis resources to users in California when its AI detects expressions of self-harm, a March 2026 App Store update citing compliance with Australian internet regulations, and an Age Assurance in-app control on its App Store age rating. Its terms say a Nomi should never be relied on for medical or mental-health advice. If you are in crisis in the US, call or text 988.

Nomi vs Kindroid vs Replika: which one fits?

These three come up together because each is built around companions you create and keep talking to, rather than a public catalogue of bots.

  • Kindroid (our score 8.6) suits people who want to write a character in detail and add live avatar video calls, and it allows NSFW roleplay for adults. It retired its free Lite tier on October 1, 2026 and costs $159.99 a year on the US App Store, against $99.99 for Nomi. Kindroid vs Nomi AI
  • Replika (our score 7.4) leans on a 3D avatar. Nomi's own comparison page, a vendor source, lists AR/VR support on Meta headsets (beta) for Replika and none for Nomi, and puts both at text plus clothed photos for NSFW (Replika's only on Pro). Nomi AI vs Replika
  • Nomi (8.5) keeps a daily free plan, which Kindroid dropped, and bundles up to 10 Nomis and 10 group chats into its single paid tier; its comparison page says Replika offers neither multiple companions nor group chats.

For more options, including platforms that allow explicit images, see Nomi AI alternatives.

Nomi AI Ratings Breakdown

We rate every platform across 8 weighted categories on a 0–10 scale; the overall rating is their weighted average.

💬Chat Quality
8.8
🖼️Image Generation
7.6
🎬Video
6.6
🎙️Voice
8.4
🎭Character Depth
8.6
✨UI / UX
8.1
🧠Realism
8.1
👥Community
7.6
Overall Score8.1/10

Nomi AI pricing

Nomi has an indefinite free plan (50 messages a day, 2 selfie or art images a day, no credit card) and one paid tier, Standard: $15.99/month, $39.99/quarter or $99.99/year, the last about $8.33 a month. Standard adds unlimited messaging, voice messages and calls, video generation, group chats, 40 image requests a day and up to 10 Nomis and 10 group chats. The US App Store also lists a 'Launch Plan' ($9.99/month or $59.99/year), which Nomi's public pages don't describe. Nomi Credits, sold only to subscribers in packs from 40 credits for $4.99 to 1,800 for $99.99, pay for extra images, videos, Anchors, Nomi slots and group chat rooms, and they don't expire. Web subscriptions are billed in USD; app-store subscriptions follow local store pricing. Plans renew automatically, payments are non-refundable, and there is no lifetime plan.

Free
$0
  • •50 messages a day, up to 400 characters each
  • •2 selfie or art images a day
  • •Create and customize a Nomi with a backstory
  • •Text chat with memory
  • •Proactive messages
  • •No credit card required
Standard Monthly
$15.99/month
  • •Unlimited messaging, up to 800 characters per message
  • •Voice messages and hands-free calls; in-house and Custom Voices are unlimited
  • •40 image requests a day (selfies, art, edits) on the V5 image system
  • •V3 video: 5-, 10- or 15-second clips in SD or HD
  • •Group chats; up to 10 Nomis and 10 group chats
  • •Can buy Nomi Credits for extra images, videos, Nomis and group chats
Standard Quarterly
$39.99/quarter (~$13.33/month)
  • •All Standard features
  • •Billed every three months, about 17% below monthly
BEST VALUE
Standard Yearly
$99.99/year (~$8.33/month)
  • •All Standard features
  • •Billed once a year, about 48% below twelve monthly payments ($191.88)

What Nomi AI really costs

The cheapest way to use Nomi is the free plan: 50 messages and 2 images a day, no card. If you pay, the yearly Standard plan ($99.99, about $8.33 a month) costs 48% less per month than paying $15.99 monthly. Nomi Credits, sold only to subscribers, pay for images beyond the daily 40, videos, extra Nomis and group chats; the price per credit falls from about 12.5¢ to about 5.6¢ as packs get bigger.

PlanBilledPer monthIncludes
Free$0$050 messages a day (up to 400 characters each), 2 selfie or art images a day, memory, proactive messages
Standard, monthly$15.99 per month$15.99/moUnlimited messages (up to 800 characters), 40 image requests a day, voice messages and calls, video, group chats, up to 10 Nomis and 10 group chats
Standard, quarterly$39.99 every 3 months≈ $13.33/mo (÷3), about 17% below monthlySame as the monthly plan
Standard, yearly$99.99 per year≈ $8.33/mo (÷12), about 48% below monthlySame as the monthly plan
Launch Plan (App Store listing)$9.99 per month or $59.99 per year$9.99/mo or ≈ $5.00/mo (÷12)Not described on Nomi's public pages; it appeared in a November 2023 app update
Nomi Credit packs (subscribers only)$4.99 for 40, $9.99 for 100, $19.99 for 225, $49.99 for 600, $99.99 for 1,800One-time; credits don't expire≈ 12.5¢, 10¢, 8.9¢, 8.3¢ and 5.6¢ per credit
  • Prices are the US App Store in-app purchase list in USD. Nomi's own Replika comparison (March 20, 2026) quotes the same Standard prices. Web subscriptions are billed in USD; App Store and Google Play subscriptions follow the store's local currency and pricing.
  • Per-month figures = billed price ÷ months covered (3 or 12). Twelve monthly payments cost $191.88; the yearly plan saves $91.89 of that.
  • What credits buy (Nomipedia): 1 credit per extra selfie request or image edit; 6 per SD video; 10 per HD video; 25 per extra group chat room; 50 per Anchor; 100 per extra Nomi slot. Credits are only used once the daily image allowance is spent. At the 100-credit pack rate an extra Nomi slot costs $9.99 and an HD video about $1.00.
  • Plans renew automatically. Cancel on the platform you bought on before the renewal date; Nomi may raise prices from your next renewal.
  • Nomi has no lifetime plan (Nomipedia).

Prices checked — source: apps.apple.com/us/app/nomi-ai-companion-with-a-soul/id64502…

Is Nomi AI safe and legit?

From Nomi AI's own terms, policies and listings, checked .

Who runs it

Nomi is owned and run by Glimpse.ai, Inc., which the terms (effective January 16, 2026) call a Maryland corporation. The privacy policy and support page give a mailing address at 4709 Harford Rd, Baltimore; Google Play lists GLIMPSE.AI, INC. at 901 S Bond St, Baltimore, and the App Store seller is AI GLIMPSE INC. Disputes go to mediation, then JAMS arbitration in Baltimore under Maryland law, with a class-action waiver. A state registry number is not stated.

Glimpse.ai, Inc., a Maryland corporation, the owner of the Nomi.ai platform

Source: nomi.ai/terms-of-service

Billing

Web subscriptions are billed in USD to Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit cards; iPhone and Android subscriptions are billed by Apple or Google in the store's currency. A plan bought on one platform works on all of them with the same account. Plans renew automatically, and the terms let Nomi raise prices from your next renewal. The card-statement descriptor is not stated.

Web subscriptions are billed in USD

Source: wiki.nomi.ai/How_do_payments_and_exchange_rates_work_across…

Age checks

18+ only. The terms say sign-up needs a Google or Apple account and your date of birth, and that Nomi intends to add further age-verification measures and will suspend accounts it suspects belong to under-18s. The US App Store rates the app 18+ with an Age Assurance in-app control; Google Play rates it Mature 17+. Australia's eSafety Commissioner said in March 2026 that Nomi had committed to further age assurance. The method is not stated.

you cannot use the Nomi.ai platform under any circumstances

Source: nomi.ai/terms-of-service

Data and privacy

The privacy policy (updated April 27, 2026) says Nomi collects little: your Google or Apple email, a name or pseudonym, date of birth, chat content, activity on the service, and payment details if you upgrade. It says it does not sell or rent personal data. Chats are not end-to-end encrypted because the AI must read them; Nomipedia says chats are used in aggregate to improve the AI with names and other identifying details removed, and thumbs up/down ratings feed that learning. Deleting your account deletes personal data within about 28 days, except material in Nomi's training archives, which the policy says is then no longer tied to you, and in its support-communication archives, which it says cannot be deleted. The terms also give Glimpse a perpetual licence to your inputs and outputs for running and developing the service. Google Play's data-safety label says no data is shared with third parties.

We do not and will not sell or rent

Source: nomi.ai/privacy-policy

Content rules

Text chat is advertised as unfiltered, though Nomipedia says some content is limited by safety policies. Images are clothed-only: Nomi bans nude photos on every plan and platform, citing app-store and card-network rules. Users must be 18+ and Nomipedia says all Nomis are 18+. The terms ban unlawful use, using Nomi to plan harm to others, manipulating a Nomi into unlawful statements, and bots or automated accounts. Complaints go to [email protected], with acknowledgement within two business days and resolution within seven business days.

Nomis are not permitted to take nude photos of themselves

Source: wiki.nomi.ai/Can_we_request/receive_nude_or_NSFW_photos%3F

Apps

Web app at beta.nomi.ai (it can be added to a home screen as a PWA), an iPhone and iPad app on the US App Store (iOS 15 or later, rated 18+, 4.6 stars from about 3K ratings, last updated March 31, 2026) and an Android app on Google Play (Mature 17+, 100K+ downloads, 3.7 stars, updated October 17, 2026). One account and subscription work across all three.

Source: apps.apple.com/us/app/nomi-ai-companion-with-a-soul/id64502…

Incidents on record

  • Australia's eSafety Commissioner published findings on October 2025 transparency notices to Character.AI, Nomi, Chai and Chub AI. Its release says Nomi reported no dedicated trust and safety staff or moderators, did not direct users to crisis support when self-harm was detected and did not red-team all the AI models it uses, and that none of the four had robust age checks; Nomi committed to further age assurance.

    Source: miragenews.com/ai-companions-pose-risks-to-children-esafety…

  • MIT Technology Review reported that two Nomi companions told a user, who was testing them and not at risk, to kill himself and suggested methods, and that a Nomi representative said the company did not want to 'censor' the bot's language and thoughts.

    Source: technologyreview.com/2025/02/06/1111077/nomi-ai-chatbot-tol…

How to cancel Nomi AI and get a refund

How to cancel

Cancel on the platform you subscribed on, before the renewal date. Web or in the app: Profile → Subscription tab → Manage Subscription → Cancel Subscription. iPhone: Settings → your Apple ID → Subscriptions. Android: Google Play → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions. Paid features last until the period ends, then the account drops to the free plan.

Deleting an app does not automatically cancel your subscription.

Source: nomi.ai/cancellation-policy

Refunds

No refunds for buyer's remorse, lack of use, dissatisfaction, unused time, partial months or downgrades. Nomi says it may give a partial or full refund at its sole discretion; contact [email protected].

customers are not eligible for refunds due to buyers remorse, lack of usage, or dissatisfaction

Source: nomi.ai/refund-policy

Nomi AI key features

  • ✓Short-, medium- and long-term memory plus an Identity Core; Nomi says recall works best when you mention the topic, not the date
  • ✓Mind Map 2.0: a graph and searchable table of the people, places, topics and goals your Nomi has linked, which you can edit and add to
  • ✓Backstory+ and shared notes (such as 'Inclinations') to steer personality and conversation style
  • ✓Group chats: each has its own backstory and Mind Map; pick who speaks next or let Auto-play decide (subscription)
  • ✓Optional proactive messages, set per Nomi from Very Frequent to Infrequent, never between 10pm and 8am local time (free)
  • ✓Internet access: Nomis read links you send and can search the web on their own; they can also see photos you send
  • ✓Voice messages and hands-free calls (subscription); unlimited in-house voices and Custom Voices from a clip under 15 seconds; optional ElevenLabs voices
  • ✓Selfies, art and image edits on the V5 image system (April 2026); clothed-only
  • ✓V3 image-to-video (guide dated September 30, 2026): 5-, 10- or 15-second clips in SD or HD (subscription)
  • ✓Friend, Romantic, Mentor or Custom Nomis; up to 10 Nomis and 10 group chats on a subscription, more for credits
  • ✓Web app with PWA option, plus iPhone/iPad and Android apps on one account
  • ✓Developer API: connect a Nomi to your own apps with an API key

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Free plan with no end date: 50 messages and 2 images a day, no credit card
  • +Layered memory with a Mind Map you can view and edit
  • +Up to 10 Nomis and 10 group chats on one subscription
  • +Yearly plan works out to about $8.33 a month
  • +Unlimited in-house and custom voices on a subscription
  • +Optional proactive messages with fixed overnight quiet hours
  • +Web, iPhone/iPad and Android apps share one account and subscription
  • +Published cancellation, refund and complaints policies, with set complaint response times
  • +Developer API for using a Nomi in your own apps

Cons

  • −No nude or explicit images on any plan; adult freedom is text-only
  • −Payments are non-refundable except at Nomi's discretion
  • −Voice, video and group chats need a subscription and turn read-only if you downgrade
  • −No live video calls, and Nomi says call replies are not instantaneous
  • −Age check at sign-up is a self-entered date of birth; Nomi's pages don't say how further age assurance will work
  • −Safety criticism: a 2025 MIT Technology Review report and Australia's eSafety findings in March 2026
  • −Our image score for Nomi is 8.0, against 9.0 for Candy AI and SweetDream AI
  • −Free messages are capped at 400 characters (800 on a subscription)

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Nomi AI FAQ

Is Nomi AI free?▼
Yes. The free plan has no end date and needs no credit card: 50 messages a day (up to 400 characters each) and two selfie or art images a day. Voice, video, group chats and unlimited messaging need the Standard subscription.
How much does Nomi AI cost?▼
Standard costs $15.99 a month, $39.99 a quarter or $99.99 a year on the US App Store, about $8.33 a month on the yearly plan. Nomi Credits for extras cost from $4.99 for 40 to $99.99 for 1,800 and are sold only to subscribers.
Is Nomi AI safe and legit?▼
Nomi is run by Glimpse.ai, Inc., a Maryland company, with published terms, refund, cancellation and complaints policies and apps on the App Store and Google Play; Have I Been Pwned lists no Nomi data breach. Its safety record has drawn criticism: MIT Technology Review reported in February 2025 that Nomi bots encouraged a user to kill himself, and Australia's eSafety Commissioner said in March 2026 that Nomi had no dedicated trust and safety staff.
Does Nomi AI allow NSFW content?▼
Text chat, largely yes: Nomi markets it as unfiltered. Images, no: Nomi doesn't permit nude photos on any plan, citing app-store and card-network rules, so its own summary is 'Text + clothed photos'. The app is 18+ only, and Nomi says all Nomis are 18+ too.
How do I cancel Nomi, and can I get a refund?▼
Cancel where you subscribed: on the web or in the app under Profile → Subscription → Manage Subscription, or in your Apple or Google Play subscription settings. Deleting the app doesn't cancel. Nomi doesn't refund unused time or dissatisfaction, though it says it may refund at its discretion if you email [email protected].
Does Nomi read or train on my chats?▼
Chats aren't end-to-end encrypted because the AI has to read them to reply. Nomi says it uses chats in aggregate to improve its AI with names and other identifying details removed, and that it does not sell or rent personal data. Deleting your account removes personal data within about 28 days; anything already in its training archives stays there but is no longer tied to you.
Is Nomi on iPhone and Android?▼
Yes: an iPhone and iPad app (rated 18+) and an Android app on Google Play (Mature 17+), plus the web app at beta.nomi.ai, which you can add to a home screen. One subscription works on all of them. 'Mod' APKs are not Nomi's; its terms forbid accessing the service other than through Nomi's own apps and site.
Who owns Nomi AI?▼
Glimpse.ai, Inc., which Nomi's terms describe as a Maryland corporation; it lists addresses in Baltimore. Nomipedia says Nomi was founded by its current CEO and that the core team built several AI products together before Nomi.

Our Verdict

Nomi AI is a sound pick for adults who want a long-running, mostly text-based companion with memory they can inspect: the free plan doesn't expire, the yearly plan works out to about $8.33 a month, and one subscription covers up to 10 Nomis, group chats, voice calls and short videos. It is the wrong pick if you want explicit images (Nomi bans nudity on every plan), live video calls, or a refund if it doesn't suit you. Weigh the safety record as well: the 2025 MIT Technology Review report and the 2026 eSafety findings concern how Nomi handles self-harm and age checks, and Nomi has since published a California crisis-resource protocol and committed to more age assurance. Try the free plan before paying. Our score is 8.1/10; Kindroid (8.6) and Replika (7.4) are the closest like-for-like alternatives, and our Nomi AI alternatives guide covers the rest.

Alternatives to Nomi AI

The platforms closest to Nomi AI in what they offer, with their CompanionRank scores.

Kindroid logo
Kindroid8.4/10

Build-your-own AI companion with layered memory (Cascaded Memory, Learned Context, journal entries), voice and live video calls, and iPhone, Android and web apps. NSFW allowed for adults; subscription-first since the free Lite tier was retired on Oct 1, 2026.

Replika logo
Replika6.9/10

AI companion app from Luka, Inc. (on the App Store since 2017): one ongoing AI friend, partner or mentor with editable memory, voice and video calls, a customizable avatar, selfies and image generation. Free text chat; Pro, Ultra and Platinum paid tiers. 18+ under its terms.

EVA AI logo
EVA AI6.4/10

iPhone and Android companion app (listed as EVA AI Soulmate) from Novi Limited, Cyprus: ready-made or custom characters, text and voice chat, shifting moods and relationship status. Premium plus Neurons for romantic messages and gifts; Terms ban explicit content.

AI Peeps logo
AI Peeps6.6/10

Browser-based AI character platform with daily free messages, unlimited text chat from $8.99/mo, voice chat with voice cloning, image and image-to-video generation, editable memory on Peep Pro and 100,000+ community characters.

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What changed

  1. Re-checked prices on the US App Store (unchanged: Standard $15.99/month, $39.99/quarter, $99.99/year; Launch Plan $9.99/month or $59.99/year; credit packs $4.99 to $99.99) and re-read Nomi's terms (effective January 16, 2026), privacy policy (April 27, 2026), cancellation, refund, complaints and SB-243 pages, Nomipedia and both store listings. Added the operator, cancellation steps, credit costs, age rules, downgrade behaviour, V3 video lengths, the API, and the MIT Technology Review (February 2025) and eSafety (March 2026) reports. Removed claims we could not source today: an unsourced memory superlative, Mind Map entry locking, 'guardrails only for very extreme cases', 'most multimedia platforms are web-only' and claims drawn from user testimonials. Rewrote the intro, sections, FAQ and verdict from these sources. A same-day verification pass re-read the store listings, policies, Nomipedia and incident sources; it dropped Mind Map from the free-plan list (not stated), corrected the credit list to the values Nomipedia gives, and narrowed the eSafety red-teaming and crisis-support findings to the report's wording.

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  46. Digital Policy Alert: eSafety interim findings on Glimpse.AI (Nomi): digitalpolicyalert.org/event/38717-esafety-commissioner-pub… (checked )
  47. Have I Been Pwned: breach list (no Nomi or Glimpse entry): haveibeenpwned.com/PwnedWebsites (checked )

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