Friends – Raise AI Companions That Evolve With You
Join over 10 million people in the ultimate cozy social experience. Grow cute virtual pets with your partner, friends, or on your own to build self-care habits and stay focused together.
Three cute animated AI companions from the Friends app including a pink panda a white ghost and a penguin with headphones
A display of three AI companions Pengu Mellow and Bao helping with social interaction study and self care
Social chat interface showing friends interacting with a cute AI penguin character named Pengu.
Bao the pink panda AI companion helping with self care goals like drinking water
Mellow AI character providing math homework answers and explanations in the Friends app.
A mobile phone screen showing various AI companion widgets from the Friends app on the home screen.
Interface showing customization options for AI companions with various outfits and accessories
Your Life, Levelled Up by AI
The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 10M+ users.
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The Ultimate Digital Bond
Raise Pengu together with your partner or bestie. It’s the perfect way to stay close and build shared memories, no matter the distance.
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Aesthetic Productivity
Crush your study goals with Mellow. Your calm AI body-double that turns boring tasks into focused, rewarding sessions without the pressure.
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Habits That Feel Like Play
Grow Bao by prioritizing yourself. Gamify your self-care routine and watch your companion evolve as you hit your daily wellness goals.
About the app
Everything you need to know about Friends – Raise AI Companions.
Description
Friends is a social AI companion app with cute virtual pets you grow over time – alone or together with real-life friends.
Raise AI companions, share moments, and build routines for focus, self-care, and connection.
Friends turns everyday life into something more personal, social, and fun. Your AI companions learn from you, adapt to your routine, and evolve based on your interactions over time.
Social AI Companions That Evolve With You
Friends is social by design. Raise companions on your own or together with someone you care about — share progress, moments, and playful interactions along the way.
Every action shapes their personality, unlocks new behaviors, and creates small surprises over time.
Choose Your AI Companion
Each companion supports a different part of your day:
Pengu – A Shared AI Companion for Two People
Pengu is a shared AI companion you raise together with a partner or close friend. Two people shape Pengu’s personality through conversations, choices, and shared interactions over time. Designed for couples, close friends, and siblings who want to build something together.
Mellow – AI Study Buddy & Focus Companion
Mellow is your calm AI study and focus companion.
Mellow helps you stay on track with studying, homework, and daily tasks – adding gentle structure, reminders, and encouragement without pressure.
Bao – AI Self-Care & Habit Companion
Bao is your self-care AI companion for healthy habits and well-being.
The more consistent you are, the more Bao develops – designed to make self-care feel motivating, rewarding, and easier to stick with.
Raise Companions Together
Raise companions with friends, send reactions and gifts, celebrate milestones, and enjoy a shared digital space that grows with your relationships.
Often compared to a new generation of Tamagotchi-style experiences, Friends goes further by combining AI characters, real utility, and shared experiences with people you care about.
Customize and Create
- Personalize your companions and their world:
- Outfits and accessories
- Wallpapers and themed rooms
- Visual upgrades that reflect personality and progress
Friends Widgets
Stay connected from your home screen.
Check in on Pengu, Bao, or Mellow, interact with them, and see what they are up to with a quick glance.
Built on AI That Learns Over Time
Friends is powered by AI designed to make companions feel more personal the longer you use them.
Your companions learn from how you interact, adapt to your habits, and respond differently over time — remembering past moments and reacting to progress.
Your AI Friends, Your Way
Download Friends and see how Pengu, Mellow, and Bao grow with you over time.
Social AI companions designed to support you, connect you, and make everyday life more fun.
Subscription Information
- Friends is free to download and use, and that will never change for our main features. If you want more from the experience, you can subscribe to our optional product Friends Plus.
- We currently offer Pengu Pass. Prices may vary by country and are subject to change without notice. Prices are clearly displayed in the app.
- Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.
- Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
- Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
- You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings in the App Store.
- If offered, and you choose a free trial, any unused portion of the trial will be forfeited upon subscription.
- If you choose not to subscribe, you can continue using Friends for free.
Privacy & Terms
Your personal data is securely stored on Friends. Please review our policies:
Privacy Policy: https://web.penguapp.co/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://web.penguapp.co/terms
Latest Version
2.2.14
Size
573.2 MB
First Released
Sep 30, 2023
Start Your Journey with Your New AI Bestie
Join 10M+ people raising cute companions, staying focused, and sharing special moments with the ones they love.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Friends – Raise AI Companions
What is the Friends app?
Friends is a social AI companion app featuring virtual pets like Pengu, Bao, and Mellow. Users raise these AI companions, share moments, and build routines for focus, self-care, and connection.
Can I raise AI companions with friends in the Friends app?
Yes, the Friends app allows users to raise companions alone or together with real-life friends. Pengu is a shared AI companion specifically designed for two people to interact with.
What is Pengu in the Friends app?
Pengu is a shared AI companion in the Friends app, designed for two people. Users raise Pengu together, shaping its personality through conversations, choices, and shared interactions over time.
What is Mellow in the Friends app?
Mellow is an AI study buddy and focus companion in the Friends app. Mellow provides gentle structure, reminders, and encouragement for studying, homework, and daily tasks without pressure.
What is Bao in the Friends app?
Bao is the AI self-care and habit companion in the Friends app. Bao helps users develop healthy habits and improve well-being, developing further with consistent interaction and daily routines.
Can I customize my AI companions in the Friends app?
Yes, users can personalize their companions and their world in the Friends app. Customization options include outfits, accessories, wallpapers, and themed rooms that reflect personality and progress.
Does the Friends app offer home screen widgets?
Yes, the Friends app provides widgets. These widgets allow users to stay connected, check in on Pengu, Bao, or Mellow, and interact with them directly from their home screen at a glance.
How do AI companions learn and evolve in the Friends app?
AI companions in the Friends app learn from user interactions, adapt to habits, and respond differently over time. They remember past moments and react to progress, making them more personal.
Is the Friends app free to download and use?
Yes, the Friends app is free to download and use for its main features. Optional premium subscriptions like Friends Plus and Pengu Pass are available for additional experiences and content.
How can I manage my subscription for Friends Plus or Pengu Pass?
Users can manage their subscription and turn off auto-renewal in their Account Settings within the App Store. This must be done at least 24 hours before the current period ends.
Is personal data secure in the Friends app?
Yes, personal data is securely stored on Friends. The app's commitment to user privacy is further detailed in its official Privacy Policy and Terms of Use documentation.
Where can I find the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for Friends?
The Privacy Policy for Friends is at https://web.penguapp.co/privacy-policy. The Terms of Use are available at https://web.penguapp.co/terms, providing full details on user agreements.
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