# Friends – Pengu, Bao & Mellow — Meet Pengu, Mellow, Bao & more

> Social AI companions that learn, evolve, and offer utility for focus and self-care. (iPhone/iPad app by SLAY GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friends-pengu-bao-and-mellow/id6462927800 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SLAY GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645858843)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 237,747 App Store ratings · 4,328 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 579 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friends-pengu-bao-and-mellow/id6462927800/reviews.md

## What is Friends?

Friends is a social AI companion app with cute virtual pets you grow over time – alone or together with real-life friends.


Raise AI companions, share moments, and build routines for focus, self-care, and connection.
Friends turns everyday life into something more personal, social, and fun. Your AI companions learn from you, adapt to your routine, and evolve based on your interactions over time.

Social AI Companions That Evolve With You
Friends is social by design. Raise companions on your own or together with someone you care about — share progress, moments, and playful interactions along the way.
Every action shapes their personality, unlocks new behaviors, and creates small surprises over time.

Choose Your AI Companion
Each companion supports a different part of your day:


Pengu – A Shared AI Companion for Two People
Pengu is a shared AI companion you raise together with a partner or close friend. Two people shape Pengu’s personality through conversations, choices, and shared interactions over time. Designed for couples, close friends, and siblings who want to build something together.


Mellow – AI Study Buddy & Focus Companion
Mellow is your calm AI study and focus companion.
Mellow helps you stay on track with studying, homework, and daily tasks – adding gentle structure, reminders, and encouragement without pressure.


Bao – AI Self-Care & Habit Companion
Bao is your self-care AI companion for healthy habits and well-being.
The more consistent you are, the more Bao develops – designed to make self-care feel motivating, rewarding, and easier to stick with.


Raise Companions Together
Raise companions with friends, send reactions and gifts, celebrate milestones, and enjoy a shared digital space that grows with your relationships.
Often compared to a new generation of Tamagotchi-style experiences, Friends goes further by combining AI characters, real utility, and shared experiences with people you care about.


Customize and Create
- Personalize your companions and their world:
- Outfits and accessories
- Wallpapers and themed rooms
- Visual upgrades that reflect personality and progress

Friends Widgets
Stay connected from your home screen.
Check in on Pengu, Bao, or Mellow, interact with them, and see what they are up to with a quick glance.


Built on AI That Learns Over Time
Friends is powered by AI designed to make companions feel more personal the longer you use them.
Your companions learn from how you interact, adapt to your habits, and respond differently over time — remembering past moments and reacting to progress.


Your AI Friends, Your Way
Download Friends and see how Pengu, Mellow, and Bao grow with you over time.
Social AI companions designed to support you, connect you, and make everyday life more fun.

Subscription Information

- Friends is free to download and use, and that will never change for our main features. If you want more from the experience, you can subscribe to our optional product Friends Plus.

- We currently offer Pengu Pass. Prices may vary by country and are subject to change without notice. Prices are clearly displayed in the app.

- Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.

- Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

- Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

- You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings in the App Store.

- If offered, and you choose a free trial, any unused portion of the trial will be forfeited upon subscription.

- If you choose not to subscribe, you can continue using Friends for free.

Privacy & Terms
Your personal data is securely stored on Friends. Please review our policies:
Privacy Policy: https://web.penguapp.co/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://web.penguapp.co/terms

## Key features

- AI companions that learn and evolve
- Raise companions alone or with friends
- Focus and study companion (Mellow)
- Self-care and habit companion (Bao)
- Shared companion for two (Pengu)
- Companion and world customization
- Home screen widgets for interaction

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pengu Pass | $12.99 | per month |
| Pengu Pass | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pengu Pass Individual Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pengu Pass Individual Monthly | $9.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Offer | $17.99 | one-time |
| Offer 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer 6 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Offer 9 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offer 8 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer | $8.95 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #207 in Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

## What do users think of Friends?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🤩 Cute and fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable co-parenting experience
- 🎮 Fun mini-games
- 🤖 Interesting virtual pet concept

**Cons**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- ⏰ Needy penguin requires constant attention
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Disappearing items and progress
- Ads not providing promised rewards
- Leveling up and progression issues
- Laggy performance and crashes
- Syncing problems between co-parents

**Most requested features**

- More mini-games and activities
- Ability to have multiple penguins
- Customization options for penguin and environment
- Sleep mode or reduced notifications
- Better rewards and coin earning system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 4,328)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friends-pengu-bao-and-mellow/id6462927800/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No just no

*2026-08-24, version 2.3.11*

I had this game before but I got rid of it for a while. But then I was curious what it’s like now. So I got it but you have to give the game you email or if you don’t want to do that you have to login and give it your mobile number and me being a smart kid I deleted it again. So you can get it but parents just warning you that, that’s what you have to do if you get it for your kid or yourself.  And for the developer please change it but keep all three let you do whatever on them just don’t make us sign in please! 🙏

### 3/5 — idk stupid

*2026-08-24, version 2.3.11*

it’s stupid that you have to pay to have a tutor to have to the school done. It’s so stupid I’m not paying for that but it’s nice to raise a pet but why can’t we raise a pet by ourselves? I don’t know it’s pretty stupid.

### 5/5 — me and my husband play this all of the time

*2026-08-23, version 2.3.11*

love it

### 5/5 — Love, BUT

*2026-08-22, version 2.3.11*

NEED MORE LEVELS NOW

### 5/5 — Very fun game

*2026-08-22, version 2.3.11*

Fun game

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-08-21, version 2.3.11*

I love how you can now give them a personality love doing it with my boyfriend

### 4/5 — Review

*2026-08-20, version 2.3.11*

i do this with my friend and i keeps are bond alive !!! i can 100% say that their adorable ❤️! i recommend the bear for people with depression because this has helped me get up for the day!

### 1/5 — Infuriating game

*2026-08-20, version 2.3.11*

I PAID FOR A MONTH SUBSCRIPTION, and didn’t read the fine print it charged my card for the entire year, which is fine I had the money but I was expecting a monthly charge not a lump sum taken out all at once. Not to mention I just finished 300 levels of the spring event to get the stupid skin for the pupu I even went to level 305 JUST TO MAKE SURE I HAD IT, well f me bcz it restarted me back at level 43 and I REFUSE TO WASTE ANOTHER HOUR to get that stupid skin. And don’t get me started on the free spins why have any gem prize above 5 if your only going to get 2s. If I hadn’t spent the freaking lump sum of money on this game I would have deleted it months ago!!!! DONT WASTE YOUR TIME!!!

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-08-20, version 2.3.11*

This is a great game

### 5/5 — Wow

*2026-08-19, version 2.3.10*

Wow

## Frequently asked questions about Friends

### What does the Friends app do?

The Friends app provides social AI companions that you can raise and interact with. These companions learn and evolve based on your actions, offering support for focus, self-care, and shared experiences with friends. You can customize their appearance and environment, and check in on them via home screen widgets.

### What are the main features of the app?

Key features include AI companions that learn and evolve, the ability to raise them alone or with friends, specialized companions like Mellow for focus and Bao for self-care, a shared companion called Pengu for two people, extensive customization options for companions and their worlds, and interactive home screen widgets.

### Is the Friends app free to download and use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use for its main features. There is an optional subscription called Friends Plus for users who want additional features and an enhanced experience beyond the core functionalities.

### Who are the AI companions and what do they do?

The app features several AI companions: Pengu is a shared companion for two people, designed for couples or close friends. Mellow acts as an AI study buddy and focus companion to help with tasks and reminders. Bao is a self-care AI companion that motivates and rewards healthy habits and well-being.

### How do the AI companions learn and evolve?

The AI companions learn from your interactions, adapting to your habits and responding differently over time. Every action you take shapes their personality, unlocks new behaviors, and creates unique surprises. This AI-powered learning makes the companions feel more personal the longer you use them.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.11 — 2026-08-19

You've been invited to raise your cute Pengu, Bao and Mellow!

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.3.10 — 2026-08-18

You've been invited to raise your cute Pengu, Bao and Mellow!

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.3.9 — 2026-07-29

You've been invited to raise your cute Pengu, Bao and Mellow!

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.3.7 — 2026-07-24

You've been invited to raise your cute Pengu, Bao and Mellow!

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.3.6 — 2026-07-15

You've been invited to raise your cute Pengu, Bao and Mellow!

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*