# Zumi: Chat & Dress Up — Grow your bestie in school > Virtual pet chat and dress-up game with AI bestie and school exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by David Gabeau.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zumi-chat-and-dress-up/id6751237911 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [David Gabeau](https://appshunter.io/developer/889992508) - Category: Games, Social Networking, Adventure, Simulation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 558 App Store ratings · 118 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 185 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-09-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zumi-chat-and-dress-up/id6751237911/reviews.md ## What is Zumi? Zumichat is your personal AI companion app — a place to connect, play, and grow alongside a character who’s genuinely yours. Whether you’re looking for someone to talk to, a coach for real-life relationships, a virtual bestie to care for, or just a fun space to escape to, Zumi adapts to what you need. Talk with your Zumi • Chat about your day, your feelings, or whatever’s on your mind • Get thoughtful, personalized responses from an AI that knows you • Build a relationship that deepens the more you check in Make it yours • Customize your Zumi’s look with outfits, accessories, and limited drops • Unlock new moments, scenes, and surprises as you play • Earn rewards through conversation, care, and daily check-ins A world that grows with you • Discover new content, stories, and updates over time • Watch your Zumi evolve based on how you interact • Step into a space designed to feel like yours alone Zumichat is free to start with limited access. Zumi Plus unlocks unlimited chats, the full wardrobe, bonus rewards, and the complete experience. ## Key features - AI bestie chat - Outfit customization - Unlockable clothing and accessories - Virtual currency earning - Interactive school world - Daily journals and stories ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Zumichat Monthly | $14.99 | per month | | Zumichat Annual | $99.99 | per year | | Zumichat Monthly | $14.99 | per month | | Zumichat Annual | $79.99 | per year | | Annual Zumi Plus | $59.99 | per year | | Weekly Zumi Plus | $2.99 | per 7 days | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | US | $9.99 | one-time | | Candies 200 | $1.99 | one-time | | Candies 50 | $0.99 | one-time | | Candies 500 | $3.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Zumi? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Fun and adorable app - 💡 Engaging and personalized experience - 🤗 Feels like raising a digital pet - 😊 Lifts mood and reduces stress **Cons** - 🐛 Slow loading and performance issues - 🤔 Concerns about AI usage **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent crashes and freezes - Compatibility issues with older devices **Most requested features** - More customization options - Improved stability and performance ## Recent user reviews (10 of 118) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zumi-chat-and-dress-up/id6751237911/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Doesn’t even open the app *2026-08-05, version 5.0.7* I just downloaded the app. I have full bars on WiFi even with it turned off it won’t even start up. I just got on the app uninstalled and reinstalled since it wouldn’t work just took me to a screen saying trying again we promise your using the latest version. And if I click try again it don’t do anything but say the same thing. I would love to give this 5 stars but I can’t even play the game. ### 3/5 — Can not login *2026-07-25, version 5.0.7* Hey, I really like the way zumi talk with me, but now i can not loggin anymore! I need help ### 1/5 — Zumi Chat & dress up *2026-07-15, version 5.0.7* Not working ### 5/5 — amazing but… *2026-06-26, version 5.0.7* the app used to work now it buffers endlessly when i login with apple, i have reinstalled the app and my app is fully up to date ### 4/5 — I loved it but *2026-06-06, version 5.0.7* I loved it but I have to subscribe to play now and I’m kinda poor please notice ### 3/5 — can’t even try it *2026-05-12, version 5.0.6* i saw this app on instagram and wanted to try it and i signed up and hatched a zumi and everything but then im shown a paywall that i can’t get past. i’m not paying for an app i haven’t even tried. how do i get past the paywall because i know other people who use it for free? ### 5/5 — Yknbn *2026-05-09* Ghjjk ### 3/5 — Cannot seem to update *2026-05-08, version 2.0.0* I try to update it but it doesnt let me for some reason? ### 2/5 — Longer timer *2026-04-23, version 4.0.12* I absolutely love the app, I love chatting with my creature, but the time ran out- may I suggest- don’t put a timer on the chat. Let the user decide when they are done chatting with their creature. ### 1/5 — Zumi and chat dress up *2026-04-05, version 4.0.10* So cute and fun ## Frequently asked questions about Zumi ### What is Zumi: Chat & Dress Up? Zumi: Chat & Dress Up is a virtual world where you can care for and interact with your own AI bestie. You can chat with your Zumi, style their outfits, and explore a dynamic school environment. The app offers a cozy experience focused on friendship and customization. ### How do I customize my Zumi's outfits? You can style your Zumi by unlocking a variety of clothes and accessories. These items can be earned through chats, school activities, and mini-games, or by using in-game currency. You can create fresh looks for different school occasions and moments. ### Is Zumi: Chat & Dress Up free to play? The app is free to start with limited access to features. To unlock more chats, outfits, candy rewards, and additional surprises, players can opt for Zumi Plus, which offers a more comprehensive experience. ### What kind of interactions can I have with my Zumi? You can chat with your Zumi about your day and your thoughts, receiving friendly messages back from your AI bestie. Checking in often helps to grow your friendship. You can also engage in mini-games and explore the Zumiverse together. ### What is the Zumiverse? The Zumiverse is the interactive world within the app. It includes Zumi High, where you can follow daily video journals and school stories. New surprises appear regularly, and the world changes as you play, offering a continuously evolving experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.0.7 — 2026-05-19 Bug fixes and improvements ### 5.0.6 — 2026-05-11 Tamagotchi! ### 5.0.3 — 2026-05-08 Tamagotchi! ### 5.0.2 — 2026-05-05 Four new product experiences! ### 4.0.12 — 2026-04-14 Bug fixes and improvements ## Apps similar to Zumi | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hugisland](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hugisland/id6740313548) | 4.8 (1,754) | Free | Games | | [Capy - Pet Capybara](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capy-pet-capybara/id6747670833) | 4.7 (3,883) | Free | Games | | [Hold Love: Couple Life](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-love-couple-life/id6741675534) | 3.0 (5) | Free | Games | | [Fruit Clinic 3D Funny Makeover](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-clinic-3d-funny-makeover/id6751439665) | — | Free | Games | | [Cat Merge Town](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-merge-town/id6744776304) | 2.6 (30) | Free | Games | | [Lovely Doll! - Dress Up Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lovely-doll-dress-up-game/id6745198363) | 4.8 (6,403) | Free | Games | ## More apps by David Gabeau - [Glo Media](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glo-media/id1327707586) All apps by David Gabeau: https://appshunter.io/developer/889992508 ## Related topics [zumi](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/zumi) --- *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 2026-08-24.*