# DreamChat - Custom Companion — Phrases & Scheduled Messages

> Virtual companion chat app for creating and interacting with custom characters. (iPhone/iPad app by TZU HSUAN CHIU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamchat-custom-companion/id6766874270 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TZU HSUAN CHIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896333356)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 113 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2026-05-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-30
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamchat-custom-companion/id6766874270/reviews.md

## What is DreamChat?

DreamChat is a virtual companion chat app for custom characters.

Create your own characters, choose how they address you, define their tone, prepare message phrases, schedule messages, and add stickers to bring your characters closer to everyday life. Whether you want to record imagined stories, interact with original characters, enjoy self-insert character conversations, or simply keep a quiet space for private chats, DreamChat lets you build that space at your own pace.

【Main Features】

・Custom Character Chats
Create character profiles, icons, and conversation styles to build your own virtual chat companions.

・Message Phrases
Set frequently used lines, situational replies, and trigger conditions to keep each character’s conversations consistent with their personality.

・Scheduled Messages
Let characters send messages at specific times, such as morning greetings, goodnight notes, reminders, caring check-ins, or small moments of presence throughout the day.

・Stickers
Create sticker sets for your characters so conversations can include expressions, reactions, and emotions beyond text.

・Group Chats
Bring multiple characters into the same chatroom and create richer interaction scenarios.
※ This feature requires a subscription to the Multi Dream Lite or Dream Walker plan.

・Music Companion
Use the floating music player in the chatroom to play music from your library and add atmosphere to your conversations.
※ The music player itself is free to use. Character music recommendations require a subscription to the Dream Walker plan.

・Local-First Private Storage
DreamChat does not require login and can be used offline. Your characters, chats, message phrases, stickers, and settings are stored on your device and managed by you.

【Recommended For】

・Users who want a private chatroom for custom characters
・Users who want to record original characters, imagined stories, or self-insert conversations
・Users who want scheduled messages from their characters
・Users who want to build a character’s atmosphere with message phrases, stickers, and music
・Users who prefer keeping their data on their own device without relying on a cloud account

DreamChat is not an AI chatbot. It is a private space where you can create a sense of virtual companionship by setting up your characters, their tone, habits, message timing, and interaction style yourself.

With each detail you add, opening a chatroom can feel more like returning to a small piece of daily life that belongs only to you.

【Subscription Plan Information】

DreamChat can be used for free with basic features. Some features and higher usage limits require a subscription.

・Single Dream Lite: Unlocks higher usage limits for more sticker sets, scheduled messages, and related features.
・Multi Dream Lite: Enables Group Chat and increases the character limit.
・Dream Walker: Includes Group Chat, character music recommendations, and other advanced companion features, with higher usage limits.

The music player itself is free to use. Character music recommendations require a subscription to the Dream Walker plan.

Subscriptions automatically renew according to the plan you choose unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings.

【Terms and Privacy Policy】

・Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
・Privacy Policy: https://letitia-chiu.github.io/dreamchat-pages/privacy.html
・Support: https://letitia-chiu.github.io/dreamchat-pages/support.html

## Key features

- Custom character creation
- Personalized message phrases
- Scheduled message delivery
- Character-specific stickers
- Group chat functionality
- Offline private storage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Dream Lite - Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Multi Dream Lite - Yearly Plan | $8.99 | per year |
| Dream Walker - Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Dream Walker - Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Messages +10 Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Voice Messages +10 Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Voice Messages +20 Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Messages +20 Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Messages +30 Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Voice Messages +30 Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about DreamChat

### What is DreamChat?

DreamChat is a virtual companion chat app that allows you to create and interact with custom characters. It's designed for users who want a private space to record imagined stories or enjoy self-insert character conversations.

### Can I use DreamChat offline?

Yes, DreamChat is a local-first application and does not require login, allowing you to use it offline. Your characters, chats, and settings are stored on your device.

### Does DreamChat have ads?

No, DreamChat does not have advertisements. The app is free to use with basic features, and optional subscriptions unlock additional functionalities.

### What are the subscription plans for DreamChat?

DreamChat offers several subscription plans, including Single Dream Lite for higher usage limits, Multi Dream Lite for group chats, and Dream Walker for advanced features like character music recommendations. Pricing varies by plan and billing cycle.

### How do I create a custom character in DreamChat?

In DreamChat, you can create custom character profiles by defining their icons, conversation styles, and personality. You can also prepare message phrases and add stickers to enhance interactions.

### Can I schedule messages in DreamChat?

Yes, DreamChat allows you to schedule messages from your characters to be sent at specific times. This can include greetings, reminders, or check-ins to add a sense of presence.

### What is the age rating for DreamChat?

DreamChat has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and older users.

### How often is DreamChat updated?

The latest version of DreamChat is 4.2.0, and it was last updated on June 21, 2026. Updates typically bring new features and improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.0 — 2026-06-21

- New Diary in Daily: write entries, keep one draft, publish and organize diary posts, choose visible characters or permission groups, and receive later local phrase-card replies from characters.
- Diary entries can include a local image, with settings for diary background, weekday format, and default visibility.
- New Storage Capacity screen in Settings: review local data usage, clean orphaned files, and delete chat-image source files by time range after a clear warning.
- Backup and restore now include diary content, diary images, and diary backgrounds while preserving older backup compatibility.
- When deleting a custom phrase group, choose whether to move cards to General or delete the cards too.
- Tarot spread position meanings can now be customized; new readings save the custom position titles used at draw time.
- Improved Daily anniversary card background fading, fixed issues, and improved stability.

### 3.1.0 — 2026-06-07

- Added Character Voice Messages. Add short audio, display text, and phrase-set assignments in character settings, then let characters send playable voice bubbles in chat.
- Voice messages join the same reply pool as text phrases from their assigned phrase sets. If audio cannot be played, the chat still keeps the display text.
- Added voice capacity summaries and Voice Message Expansion Capacity. Plans include voice capacity, and optional expansion packs can add shared voice slots.
- Added standalone voice package export and import. Selected voice messages can be saved as `.dreamchatvoices` files, previewed, and imported item by item.
- Complete backups can keep voice message metadata and audio assets. Character share files stay lightweight and do not include voice messages or voice audio.
- Fixed volume switching and recovery between music playback, Voice Message playback, and simulated Video Call ringtones. Improved expanded Video Call windows, connected-call banners, incoming-call room switching, and call-record states to reduce disappearing input bars, overlapping alert sounds, and out-of-sync call states.

### 3.0.1 — 2026-06-02

- Fixed an issue where the chat input could disappear while an expanded simulated Video Call was active and the keyboard, reply mode, or sticker/emoji picker was opened.
- Connected calls now show the connected call banner when moving outside chat, and incoming calls no longer play a normal message sound before the ringtone.
- Call records ended inside chat are no longer treated as unread.
- Weather reminders, current-weather replies, and New Conversation default names now follow the selected app language more consistently.
- Longer replies have a more natural wait time.

### 3.0.0 — 2026-06-02

- Added simulated Video Calls. Start a call from a one-on-one chat, or ask a character to call later. This is an in-app local interaction and does not use the real camera or microphone.
- Added Weather Reminder and in-chat weather questions. Characters can send a daily weather message or answer current-weather prompts in chat; when weather data is unavailable, DreamChat uses a local default reminder.
- Each character can control Video Call availability, incoming call frequency, call background, ringtone, and global quiet hours. Upgraded plans can use short video backgrounds.
- Answered, missed, declined, and timed-out calls are saved as dedicated chat events. Calls that happen outside the app are surfaced with local notifications.
- Chat contexts now support Include and Exclude modes, so replies can focus on matching phrase groups or avoid contexts that do not fit the moment.
- Sticker management now supports moving stickers plus exporting and importing sticker groups. Character share files also use a more resilient package format for custom content.
- Message screenshot selection, anonymous preview, and saving are more stable, especially across longer selected ranges.

### 2.9.0 — 2026-05-25

- Message screenshots now include an on-device Anonymous mode before saving or sharing.
- Phrase Library imports and default templates can now append or replace matching phrase sets, reducing the risk of overwriting existing phrases by mistake.
- Added a System Permissions page for notifications, photo selection, screenshot saving, and Music library access, with fewer repeated permission prompts.
- Improved iOS 18 message long-press menus, Appearance / Language settings stability, and related chat and settings details.
- Added Dream Walker yearly plan trial prompts for eligible users in Settings, Membership, and list entry points.

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