# EveryBuddy vs VirtualFriend

The clearest difference is update cadence: VirtualFriend at fortnightly against EveryBuddy's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EveryBuddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and VirtualFriend sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EveryBuddy ships an update every 7 months, VirtualFriend fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EveryBuddy | VirtualFriend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nick Gill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448597441) | [Infinity Webtech d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839251095) |

## What reviewers say

### EveryBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everybuddy/id6448315322)

Engage in realistic conversations with AI-powered virtual avatars of celebrities and historical figures. Get advice or simply chat with your idols. Create a favorites list for quick access to your preferred virtual companions.

**Highlights:** AI-powered virtual avatars, Chat with celebrities, Chat with historical figures, Practical advice from avatars, Create favorite buddy lists

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All access (1 week) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| All access (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| All access (3 month) | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| All access (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |


### VirtualFriend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtualfriend-ai-characters/id6752409092)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 4 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 5 | $44.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 6 | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EveryBuddy free?

EveryBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VirtualFriend free?

VirtualFriend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do EveryBuddy or VirtualFriend have ads?

Both EveryBuddy and VirtualFriend show ads.

### Which is updated more often, EveryBuddy or VirtualFriend?

EveryBuddy ships an update every 7 months, and VirtualFriend fortnightly. Most recently, EveryBuddy was updated on October 7, 2026 and VirtualFriend on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*