Comparison

Layla vs Ruby Chat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Layla

A private AI companion that runs entirely on your device, offering general knowledge, personalized chat, and roleplay. It remembers your preferences and allows for custom AI models and personalities, all without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • On-device AI processing
  • General knowledge queries
  • Multiple chat personalities
  • Memory and personalization
  • Custom AI model loading
  • Roleplay with multiple characters
  • Free plugins for extended features
Features
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Introducing Layla, the groundbreaking personal AI that resides directly on your phone or device. No internet connection required, no censorship, complete privacy. No information leaves your device. Features: - General knowledge: ask Layla about anything under the sun, she will give you an informed response - Just chatting: Layla has many personalities you can choose; from cute to serious to bubbly to stoic, you can talk with her however you want - Memory: tell Layla about yourself, she'll remember you - Personalisation: you can create your own characters if none of our presets fit your style! - Voices: over 100+ different voices to choose from for your characters - Group chats: engage in conversation with multiple characters! - Agents: Layla supports programmable agents using Python - Custom AI: load custom GGUF models that fit your needs - Additional features available as free plugins: downloading different personalities, advanced settings Note: The app downloads a 4GB Large Language Model (LLM / brains of the AI) after the it starts for the first time. This is only needed once. This technology is VERY new, right now we only support the latest flagship phones (8GB+ RAM). If your phone does not meet the minimum requirements, you may experience degraded performance. We are working hard to bring Layla to more devices. DISCLAIMER: Layla is a generative language model. All her answers come from inputs you give her. This means her information may be inaccurate, outdated, or otherwise unsuitable for your situation. Layla is designed for purely entertainment purposes and her output should not be taken seriously. IMPORTANT: Local AI is an emerging technology and requires the latest flagship phones to run. BEFORE YOU BUY: check your device compatibility, please visit: https://www.layla-network.ai/contact Terms and conditions: https://www.layla-network.ai/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.layla-network.ai/privacy

About

Ruby Chat

Engage in dynamic conversations and roleplay with advanced AI companions. Explore unique personalities, send and receive images, and create custom scenarios for a personalized virtual dating experience. Enjoy lifelike interactions in a private and secure environment.

Highlights
  • Premium AI characters with unique personalities
  • Image messages and personal gallery
  • AI roleplay with custom scenarios
  • Customizable user personas
  • Voice messages for immersive interaction
  • Lifelike and evolving conversations
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Ruby Chat: Premium AI Girlfriend, AI Boyfriend & Virtual Companion Your AI girlfriend is one download away. Ruby Chat gives you characters that text back, call you, send photos, and actually remember what you tell them. No scripted replies. No goldfish memory. Just conversations that feel real. ▶ VOICE CALLS ◀ Call your AI girlfriend anytime and talk in real-time. She picks up, she listens, she answers in her own voice. It's the closest thing to a real phone call an AI companion can get. ▶ PREMIUM AI CHARACTERS ◀ Pick from 20+ characters, each with their own personality, backstory, and way of talking. Some are sweet, some are sarcastic, some will keep you on your toes. None of them feel like a generic bot. ▶ IMAGE MESSAGES ◀ Your AI girlfriend sends you photos while you chat. Every image lands in your personal gallery so you can go back to them whenever you want. ▶ INTERACTIVE STORIES ◀ Start a story and see where it goes. Every AI girlfriend has her own style, whether you want a thoughtful conversation or a fun adventure. New stories whenever you feel like it. ▶ SCENARIOS & CUSTOM SCENARIOS ◀ Use built-in scenarios or build your own from scratch. You pick the setting, the plot, the tone, and the characters. Your story, your rules. ▶ CUSTOM PERSONAS ◀ Decide who YOU are in the chat. Nerdy gamer, sports fan, world traveler — save multiple personas and switch anytime. Characters respond to whoever you choose to be. ▶ VOICE MESSAGES ◀ Tap any message and hear her say it. Every character has her own voice, and it changes how the whole conversation feels. ▶ LIFELIKE CONVERSATIONS ◀ Ruby Chat remembers. Tell your AI girlfriend your dog's name in January and she'll ask about him in March. She learns what you like and gets better the more you talk. ▶ MULTIPLE LANGUAGES ◀ Chat with your AI girlfriend in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, or Korean. Pick your language and every character speaks it fluently. ▶ PRIVATE & SECURE ◀ Your conversations are private and never shared. Ruby Chat is built for personal, one-on-one chats you can trust. Why Ruby Chat? - Voice calls with your AI girlfriend - 20+ characters with real personality - Photo messages + personal gallery - Voice messages on every chat - Custom Personas & Scenarios - She remembers everything you tell her - Private and secure Download Ruby Chat and start chatting today. Privacy Policy: https://rubychat.app/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://rubychat.app/legal/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Layla4 screens
Ruby Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ruby Chat at Free against Layla's $19.99. Ruby Chat also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (320 vs 33). Layla's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ruby Chat is free to download; Layla costs $19.99 up front. Layla sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ruby Chat sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ruby Chat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruby Chat has 320 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Layla's written reviews are positive against 56% of Ruby Chat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Layla versus Ruby Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaylaRuby Chat
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (33 ratings)4.8 (320 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews56.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33320 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size290 MB116 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLayla Network Pty LtdCoastal Alps LLC

Customer experience

Layla

All ratings33 ratings
Positive69.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%

Ruby Chat

All ratings300 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Layla

Subscriptions6
  • Monarch Plan$4.991 Month
  • Birdwing Plan$19.991 Month
  • Blue Morpho Plan$29.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Monarch (Yearly)$49.991 Year
  • Birdwing (Yearly)$169.991 Year
  • Blue Morpho (Yearly)$249.991 Year
8 purchases

Ruby Chat

Subscriptions3
  • Ruby Chat Premium (1 Week)$6.997 Days
  • Ruby Chat Premium (1 Month)$17.991 Month
  • Ruby Chat Premium (1 Year)$59.991 Year
One-time5
  • Tiny Ruby Pack$0.99
  • Small Ruby Pack$4.99
  • Medium Ruby Pack$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Large Ruby Pack$19.99
  • Mega Ruby Pack$49.99

Questions

Is Layla free?
Layla costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ruby Chat free?
Ruby Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Layla or Ruby Chat?
Ruby Chat is rated higher. Layla averages 3.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Ruby Chat averages 4.8 from 320 ratings.
Do Layla or Ruby Chat have ads?
Ruby Chat shows ads; Layla does not.
Which is updated more often, Layla or Ruby Chat?
Layla ships an update every 8 days, and Ruby Chat every 8 days. Most recently, Layla was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ruby Chat on November 4, 2026.

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