Friends – Raise AI Companions

What Friends does

Friends – Raise AI Companions is a social app built around looking after digital AI characters. Instead of centring on a feed of posts, it gives you a companion to interact with, support and develop over time. It suits users who enjoy virtual pets but want more emphasis on shared routines, personal habits or conversation.

Companions for different routines

The app includes several companion styles with different purposes. Pengu is designed around shared care, letting two people raise a digital character together. Mellow connects companion care with focus or study sessions, while Bao links the same idea to self-care and personal habits. This makes Friends more flexible than a single-purpose virtual pet, although the experience still depends on returning regularly and engaging with the companion.

• Pengu: a shared companion for friends or partners.
• Mellow: support for focus and study routines.
• Bao: a companion for self-care and habit tracking.
• Widgets: quick access to the companion and ongoing routines from the home screen.

How it feels to use

Friends combines a cute, character-led presentation with light gamification. Its companions can respond to your interactions and build continuity from your activity, giving the app a sense of progression rather than a set of disconnected prompts. The format is best for people who prefer gentle reminders and a playful visual style over formal productivity tools or conventional social networks.

Rating and availability

Published by SLAY GmbH, Friends is listed in the Social category and has recorded 5,000,000+ installs. Its store rating is 4.67/5 from 158,827 ratings, indicating broad user approval. That score reflects the overall listing, while the app’s main appeal is its blend of AI companionship, shared activity and habit-building.