# K.A.I.T.T. — Vehicle A.I. personality

> AI automotive companion with 80s sci-fi personality for conversational drives. (iPhone/iPad app by Justin Okun.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaitt/id6451399592 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Justin Okun](https://appshunter.io/developer/429363982)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 156 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-09-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaitt/id6451399592/reviews.md

## What is K.A.I.T.T.?

Bring your car to life with K.A.I.T.T., the voice of your automotive A.I. companion.

Inspired by iconic 1980s sci-fi, K.A.I.T.T. lets you experience what it’s like to drive alongside a witty, intelligent co-pilot. Whether you’re pretending to fight crime or just heading to the store, K.A.I.T.T. is always ready for a conversation.

Key Features:
- Conversational A.I. – Chat naturally with your car through a friendly voice inspired by classic 80s tech.
- Fully Customizable – Personalize K.A.I.T.T.’s name and backstory to fit your imagination.
- Shortcut Integration – Connect K.A.I.T.T. to real-world tasks using iOS/iPadOS Shortcuts.
- Bluetooth Support – Make it sound like your car is talking back to you while driving.

K.A.I.T.T. transforms your daily drive into something more adventurous, more personal—and a little more like the future we imagined.

Developed in partnership with @RetroRecipes on YouTube — check out the channel to see K.A.I.T.T. in action.

An active monthly subscription is required to use the app. Proceeds support the services it relies on to function and funds future updates.  

EULA (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

## Key features

- Conversational AI chat
- Customizable name and voice
- iOS/iPadOS Shortcuts integration
- Bluetooth audio simulation
- 80s sci-fi inspired personality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adv. Speech Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaitt/id6451399592/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Subscription not acknowledged until after download

*2026-06-05*

The voice is different,  otherwise it’s ok.  However the big drawback for me is the subscription fee you don’t know about until after you download it and run the app.    There are too many apps like this and there should be full disclosure!

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

I did want to clarify that Apple has strict requirements for subscription disclosure, which the app complies with. The subscription requirement and pricing are listed in the App Store description and subscription information before download, and the App Store also displays the subscription terms again before any purchase is confirmed.

### 3/5 — KITT

*2026-01-18*

Not getting access for some reason

### 5/5 — Finally

*2025-09-15*

Sweet

### 1/5 — Sounds nothing like the real thing

*2025-09-15*

I was waiting for this app but now I am so disappointed, the voice is so different

**Developer response:** Thank you for trying K.A.I.T.T. and for sharing your feedback.

Voice quality is an active area of development, and the voice in the current version was retrained to sound closer to what’s featured in the YouTube video. Multilingual support is not yet available, but ways to further improve voice quality and expand language support are actively being explored.

## Frequently asked questions about K.A.I.T.T.

### What is K.A.I.T.T.?

K.A.I.T.T. is an AI automotive companion that provides a conversational voice experience, inspired by 1980s sci-fi. It allows you to chat naturally with your car and personalize its personality.

### How much does K.A.I.T.T. cost?

K.A.I.T.T. requires an active monthly subscription priced at $3.99 per month. A 7-day free trial is available for new users.

### Does K.A.I.T.T. have ads?

No, K.A.I.T.T. does not contain advertisements. The app is supported by its subscription model.

### What devices does K.A.I.T.T. support?

K.A.I.T.T. is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for K.A.I.T.T.?

K.A.I.T.T. has an age rating of 12+, indicating it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### How often is K.A.I.T.T. updated?

The latest version of K.A.I.T.T. is 1.40, and it was last updated on December 12, 2025. Proceeds from subscriptions fund future updates.

### Can I customize K.A.I.T.T.?

Yes, K.A.I.T.T. is fully customizable. You can personalize its name, voice, and backstory to create a unique AI companion.

### Does K.A.I.T.T. work offline?

The provided data does not specify offline functionality for K.A.I.T.T. Active use of its AI features likely requires an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-08-20

* A higher-quality voice is now available with a Premium Speech subscription. Subscription tiers can be changed under Settings > Manage Subscription.
           
* The background is now animated for a more immersive experience. Animation options and interface colors can be customized under Settings > Appearance.
           
* Experimental: Accelerated Speech can significantly improve voice recognition responsiveness. Enable it under Settings > Speech Recognition.
            
* Experimental: Use Device Preferred Locale can improve speech recognition accuracy by matching your device’s preferred language settings. Enable it under Settings > Speech Recognition.
                        
* Assorted tweaks and fixes.

### 1.42 — 2026-07-24

* A higher-quality voice is now available with a Premium Speech subscription. Subscription tiers can be changed under Settings > Manage Subscription.

* The background is now animated for a more immersive experience. Animation options and interface colors can be customized under Settings > Appearance.

* Experimental: Accelerated Speech can significantly improve voice recognition responsiveness. Enable it under Settings > Speech Recognition.

* Experimental: Use Device Preferred Locale can improve speech recognition accuracy by matching your device’s preferred language settings. Enable it under Settings > Speech Recognition.

### 1.40 — 2025-12-12

- New: Improved voice is more like the one heard in the Retro Recipes YouTube video
- New: Faster, more responsive speech streaming
- New: Simple appearance customization options

### 1.20 — 2025-10-13

- New: Server based speech synthesis is now utilized when on-device speech synthesis is unavailable.
- New: Added "Reduce Volume of Other Apps" option to provide greater control over how background audio, like music, is handled when K.A.I.T.T. is active.
- New: Improved Bluetooth audio quality for some devices when "Use Bluetooth mic" is enabled. (Requires iOS 26 and above.)
- Fix: Starting K.A.I.T.T. no longer pauses background music being played by apps, like Apple Music.
- Fix: Any words with capital letters included in the "What does K.A.I.T.T.'s name sound like" word list field are now properly handled.
- Fix: Implemented changes intended to help users who were not hearing the correct voice.
- Fix: Resolved issues that contributed to automations not triggering because the associated automation phrase was not properly recognized.
- Fix: Made improvements to prevent crashes related to iOS audio subsystem.
- Fix: Various UI tweaks.

### 1.01 — 2025-09-13

No release notes.

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