Nomi lets users build a personal AI companion. You choose a name, appearance, personality traits, and backstory, then chat by text or voice. The app emphasizes memory, so the character recalls details you shared in earlier conversations and builds a continuing relationship, which is what many users value about it.
Relationship type is configurable, and group chats and shared experiences add variety. Users can see the companion’s interests and send images, and the creators have promoted the idea of an emotionally rich AI that grows with the user. The app runs on mobile and web.
Nomi has a free tier with limits and a paid subscription. Companion apps raise real questions about emotional dependence, privacy, and age-appropriate use, and conversations are stored by the company. People feeling isolated or distressed should seek support from other people and professionals. Alternatives include Replika, Character.AI, Kindroid, and Pi. Nomi suits adults curious about a persistent AI companion.