MinaAI vs HonneChat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MinaAI
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\ Supports VoiceOver & Larger Text! / This app lets you easily chat with a popular AI, with no complicated setup. Do any of these sound familiar? ・What does “sign in” mean? ・The text is too small to read ・Advanced features seem overwhelming... If you've been curious about chatting with AI but hesitated for any of these reasons, this app is for you. It's also designed with people with low vision in mind, making it a great choice for older family members too. → No sign-in or account required → You can zoom in on text using two fingers, just like with photos → Just two basic features to get started: ■ Basic Features 1. Create a chat 2. Talk with the AI Note: Your chats are one-on-one with the AI. No one else can join your chats. ■ Bonus Features (for more experienced users) ・Read Aloud: Listen to your chat messages. Great for people with visual impairments or language learners. Swipe right on a message and tap “Read Aloud.” The app automatically detects the language and reads the message aloud. ・Choose an AI character for each chat. Pick from styles like “Friendly” or “Concise & Logical.” ・Show chat messages in a widget. Swipe left on a message and tap “Widget” to show it on your Home Screen. ・Mark important messages with a star. Starred messages also appear on Apple Watch. Swipe left and tap “Star.” ・Easily search past messages, including starred messages and messages saved to your widget. ・Easily select text in your chats. Touch and hold to select text, then copy, translate, or search using built-in iPhone and iPad features. ・Need help starting a new chat? Pull down on the chat screen to find sample messages. ・Widget text size matches the chat screen. (Note: To keep things simple, you can only add one widget. Want to know how to add it? Just ask the AI!) ・No ads ・No personal data collection ・Cute icon That’s a quick overview! You’ll also find a chat-style guide inside the app, so be sure to check it out. ■ Free Plan Limits ・You can chat up to 12 times per day ・Apple Watch can display up to 3 chat messages Upgrade to MinaAI PRO to remove these limits. MinaAI PRO also lets you create your own original AI characters, such as: ・An AI that always replies in Spanish for language learners ・A translation AI that rewrites your message in another language ・A samurai from the Edo period who has time-traveled to the present ・A quizmaster AI that asks you questions ...and more! Let your imagination run free and create a character that feels uniquely yours. MinaAI PRO includes even more features. If you enjoy the app, consider upgrading! Thanks for reading to the end. Hope you have a wonderful day!
HonneChat
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HonneChatは、あなたの本音を受け止めてくれるAIチャットアプリです。 星空の下、キャンプファイアーの前、雨の日のカフェ——。情景豊かな15種類の背景の中で、AIがあなたの気持ちに寄り添います。 【シチュエーション】 星空の下で / キャンプファイアーの前で / 海辺の夕暮れ 森の中の小道 / 蛍の舞う川辺 / 桜並木の下で オーロラの下で / 雨の日のカフェ / 深夜のバー 雪の降る窓辺 / 図書館の片隅 / 温泉の露天風呂 屋上からの夜景 / 深夜の電車 / ランタン祭り など 【特徴】 ・没入感のある情景背景+BGM+ASMRでリラックスしながら会話できる ・AIがあなたの感情に共感し、自然な対話を提供 ・15種類のシチュエーションから気分に合った場所を選べる ・シンプルで使いやすいダークデザイン 【無料プラン】 ・3つのシチュエーション ・1日20メッセージ 【プレミアムプラン(月額¥480 または 年額¥3,800)】 ・全15シチュエーション使い放題 ・メッセージ無制限 ・音声読み上げ(TTS)機能 ・会話メモリ機能 日常の疲れを癒したいとき、誰かに話を聞いてほしいとき、ぜひHonneChatを開いてみてください。 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zdajiubao73-del.github.io/honne/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: MinaAI at 4 against HonneChat's 2. MinaAI also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. MinaAI sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and HonneChat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MinaAI ships an update every 10 days, HonneChat every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MinaAI | HonneChat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 438 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Polylize | TOMOYA OKUBO |
In-app purchases
MinaAI
- Light Plan Weekly$0.997 Days
- Light Plan Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Plan Weekly$2.997 Days
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- Pro Plan Monthly$8.991 Month
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
HonneChat
- 月額プラン$2.991 Month
- 年額プラン$22.991 Year









