Besties review
A broad mobile companion combining voice, memory, customization, and everyday actions.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Besties is a mobile AI companion for people who want more than text chat. It combines voice conversations and AI calls with persistent memory, an animated 3D companion, image sharing, and customization of the companion’s look, personality, and vibe. The app is available on iOS and Android and is positioned for casual conversation, emotional support, productivity help, and everyday recommendations. Its broad feature set suits people who want an action-oriented voice companion rather than a narrowly focused chatbot.
The strongest part of Besties is the way conversation connects with everyday assistance. It can create documents in Google Drive, add events to Apple Calendar or Google Calendar, search Spotify and provide music recommendations, suggest gifts and help with Amazon shopping, and support nearby place discovery and directions. These integrations give the companion practical roles beyond conversation. The 3D animated presentation, expressive reactions, persistent memory, and image generation add a more personal layer for users who value an ongoing companion experience.
Besties requires an active subscription, with Weekly Premium, Monthly Premium, and Yearly Premium plans. The published plan structure provides paid access rather than a free tier, so it is better suited to buyers who are comfortable committing to a subscription for voice interaction, memory, customization, and connected actions. Users seeking a free AI companion, a desktop-first experience, or a highly specialized productivity tool should consider an alternative. Besties is a stronger fit for mobile users who want conversation, personality, and practical assistance in one app.
Besties pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Voice conversations with persistent memory across chats
- 3D companion customization with expressive reactions
- Actions across calendars, Drive, Spotify, Amazon, and Maps
- Where it doesn't
- Requires an active paid subscription for access
- No free plan is available
- Customization is moderate rather than highly extensive
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