# LonelyTavern — Private AI character chat

> Private AI character chat client with user-provided API keys and characters. (iPhone/iPad app by LonelyTavern LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lonelytavern/id6789813742 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LonelyTavern LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789813744)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 4 more
- Released: 2026-09-15
- Data updated: 2026-10-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lonelytavern/id6789813742/reviews.md

## What is LonelyTavern?

LonelyTavern is a private client for chatting with AI characters. You bring your own API key, your own characters, and your own stories — the app brings everything else.

PRIVATE BY ARCHITECTURE No account. No ads. No analytics. Your chats and characters live only on your device, and the only network traffic the app ever sends is your conversation to the AI provider you configured, under your own key. We run no servers and cannot see anything you write.

BRING YOUR OWN KEY Connect any OpenAI-compatible endpoint: pick a provider, paste your API key, choose your model. Your provider bills you directly at its rates — no subscription, no markup, no middleman.

YOUR CHARACTERS Import character cards (V3 spec) or create your own with the built-in editor. Portraits, opening scenes, example dialogue, lorebooks — everything a card carries, faithfully. Standalone lorebooks import too: keep a library, attach books to any character, or set them always on.

MEMORY THAT KEEPS UP Long conversations stay coherent: a rolling story summary, automatic character and place memory, and a story clock that tracks when things happened — so returning to a chat after a hundred messages feels like picking up a book at your bookmark.

BUILT FOR POWER USERS Alternate responses with swipes, one-shot instructions to steer a scene, multiple personas, a prompt inspector that shows exactly what gets sent, and an interface in 14 languages.

LonelyTavern is intended for adults 18 and older. See our Acceptable Use Policy at https://lonelytavern.ai/acceptable-use.

## Key features

- Private AI character chat
- Bring your own API key
- Import/create characters
- Advanced memory system
- Customizable lorebooks
- User-friendly interface

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lonelytavern/id6789813742/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love the auto-summary and memory feature

*2026-09-20*

The auto-summary and memory features keep my bot remember everything without extending context window infinitely.

### 5/5 — A great app for long chat

*2026-09-19*

This app is great for people who chat a lot with AI characters and want to build a complex story. It’s also for people who care about their chat history and want to fully own the data.

## Frequently asked questions about LonelyTavern

### Does LonelyTavern have ads?

No, LonelyTavern is ad-free. The app prioritizes user privacy with no ads, analytics, or account requirements.

### How does LonelyTavern handle API keys?

You bring your own OpenAI-compatible API key. The app connects to your chosen provider, and your provider bills you directly, with no markup or middleman fees.

### Can I create my own characters in LonelyTavern?

Yes, you can import character cards (V3 spec) or create your own using the built-in editor, including portraits, opening scenes, and lorebooks.

### What makes LonelyTavern's memory system unique?

It features a rolling story summary, automatic character and place memory, and a story clock to maintain coherence in long conversations, making it feel like picking up a book.

### What devices does LonelyTavern support?

Currently, LonelyTavern is supported on iPhones. The app was last updated on September 16, 2026, with version 1.0.0.

### Is LonelyTavern suitable for younger users?

LonelyTavern is intended for adults 18 and older, with an age rating of 17+. Please refer to the Acceptable Use Policy for more details.

### How often is LonelyTavern updated?

The app was last updated on September 16, 2026, with version 1.0.0. Future updates will likely continue to enhance features and performance.

### What languages does LonelyTavern support?

LonelyTavern offers an interface in 14 languages, catering to a global user base for AI character chat.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2026-09-16

No release notes.

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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 2026-10-08.*