# iGirlfriend vs Ruby Chat

The clearest difference is rating: Ruby Chat at 4.8 against iGirlfriend's 3.9. Ruby Chat also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 33%) and ratings volume (294 vs 12). iGirlfriend's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iGirlfriend sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days 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.

Ruby Chat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruby Chat has 294 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of iGirlfriend's written reviews are positive against 56% of Ruby Chat's.

iGirlfriend ships an update every 3 weeks, Ruby Chat every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iGirlfriend | Ruby Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igirlfriendrole-play-dialogue/id6514298699/reviews) | **[4.8 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruby-chat-ai-girlfriend/id6670498864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **294** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [深圳滚木互动科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688162877) | [Coastal Alps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766547260) |

## What reviewers say

### iGirlfriend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igirlfriendrole-play-dialogue/id6514298699)

Engage in deep conversations and role-playing adventures with an AI companion. This app offers a virtual girlfriend experience with daily updates, problem-solving assistance, and immersive storylines. Explore a unique digital romance and feel accompanied.

**Highlights:** AI-powered conversations, Role-playing storylines, Daily AI updates, Problem-solving assistance, Virtual girlfriend profiles, Romantic virtual experiences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| 500gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000gems | $10.99 | one-time |
| 4000gems | $20.99 | one-time |
| 12000gems | $50.99 | one-time |


### Ruby Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruby-chat-ai-girlfriend/id6670498864)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ruby Chat Premium (1 Week) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Ruby Chat Premium (1 Month) | $17.99 | per month |
| Ruby Chat Premium (1 Year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Tiny Ruby Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Ruby Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Ruby Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Ruby Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Ruby Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iGirlfriend free?

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

### Is Ruby Chat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iGirlfriend or Ruby Chat?

Ruby Chat is rated higher. iGirlfriend averages 3.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Ruby Chat averages 4.8 from 294 ratings.

### Do iGirlfriend or Ruby Chat have ads?

Ruby Chat shows ads; iGirlfriend does not.

### Which is updated more often, iGirlfriend or Ruby Chat?

iGirlfriend ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ruby Chat every 8 days. Most recently, iGirlfriend was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ruby Chat on October 25, 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.*