My Besty review
A voice-first AI companion for people who want tactile hardware and persistent memory.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
My Besty is a pocket-sized AI companion doll designed for people who want spoken conversations through dedicated hardware rather than a phone app alone. A tactile heart button enables push-to-talk interaction, while a built-in speaker and AirPods support provide playback options. The companion app works with iOS and Android devices, allowing users to manage memory, switch between Therapist, Coach, and Philosopher personalities, and connect the device over Bluetooth.
Pricing centers on the Besty Membership at $8.99 per month, with unlimited AI conversations, a long-term memory engine, and access to the companion app. There is no free plan, but the published offer includes a 30-day free trial. The product is presented as hardware bundled with a membership, so buyers should evaluate the recurring subscription alongside the physical companion experience. The annual prepaid membership is also listed as a plan option.
My Besty’s strongest distinction is the combination of tactile voice interaction and persistent conversational context. It routes between OpenAI and Google Gemini models, supports optional synchronization with WhatsApp, email, Instagram, and calendar data, and lists on-device processing with AES-256 encryption. The seven-day battery claim supports portable use, although the overall experience remains centered on dedicated companion hardware and Bluetooth pairing. Choose My Besty if a physical, voice-first companion with memory and adjustable personalities fits your routine. An app-only AI companion may be a better fit for people who do not want dedicated hardware or a monthly membership.
My Besty pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Tactile push-to-talk voice with speaker and AirPods support
- Long-term memory with Therapist, Coach, and Philosopher personalities
- On-device processing, AES-256 encryption, and model routing
- Where it doesn't
- Requires a paid $8.99 monthly membership
- Hardware-oriented experience may not suit app-only users
- Bluetooth pairing and optional data synchronization add setup steps
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