Pretend AI vs BOOMO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pretend AI
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Create the chat you wish you could have. Pretend AI lets you build a fictional persona and simulate realistic text-message conversations in their voice. Create someone based on a real person, an imaginary character, a celebrity-inspired archetype, or a totally original personality. Choose how they communicate, define their traits, add shared history, and decide how realistic you want them to feel. Then start texting. What you can do Create custom personas in minutes Choose relationship types like friend, crush, ex, partner, family, mentor, colleague, or your own custom label Set communication styles and personality traits Add backstory and shared context for more realistic replies Pick a realism level: Realistic, Softer, or Idealized Keep separate chats for different personas Add context mid-conversation to shape future replies Customize the look of each conversation with different chat themes Designed to feel like texting Pretend AI is built around a message-thread experience, so chats feel familiar, lightweight, and easy to come back to. Whether you want closure, creativity, comfort, roleplay, or curiosity, you can shape the conversation your way. Private by design No account required Your saved conversations stay on your device Persona photos stay on your device Only the minimum conversation context needed to generate a reply is sent for AI response generation Free and Pro Free users can send up to 20 messages per day. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited messages. Pretend AI is for entertainment and creative exploration. Personas are fictional simulations and do not represent real people’s actual thoughts, feelings, or responses. EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service - https://www.super-even.com/pretendai-tos Privacy Policy - https://www.super-even.com/pretendai-privacy-policy
BOOMO
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Stop talking to bots. BOOMO is the AI companion chat app that truly feels human. With advanced technology, our characters think, reply, and speak with authentic voices. Whether it’s a deep late-night talk or a sweet daily greeting, they are here for you—always. Choose from a massive selection of characters, each with their own unique voice and personality. Whether you're chatting with your favorite celebrity, a beloved character from a movie, or a historical figure, you'll feel like you're talking to a real person. Character creation is now open to everyone! Ignite your imagination and bring any character to life, whether they exist in reality or flourish in the realm of imagination. Unleash your creativity and craft a character that can be kept entirely private or shared for everyone to engage with in our vibrant community. Your story matters—they never forget. They remember your favorite coffee, your pet's name, and how your day went. The more you talk, the closer you get. You can even follow their lives through "Moments," where they post updates, react to your world, and grow their own personalities over time. Invite multiple characters into one group chat and watch the sparks fly. From supportive best friends to romantic partners, BOOMO offers an inclusive, safe, and open space to design your ideal partner. Find a soulmate who accepts you exactly as you are. Discover a world of characters and start your personal dialogues anytime. Dive into immersive roleplay, explore endless story possibilities, and experience love without limits. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION BOOMO is free to download and use. We also offer optional subscription packages to unlock daily crystals, more characters, and enhanced features. • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. PRIVACY & TERMS We value your privacy and the security of your data. For more information, please visit: • Privacy Policy: https://github.com/kirinwang1125/kirinwang1125/blob/main/BRIO_PRIVACY_POLICY.md • Terms of Use: https://github.com/kirinwang1125/kirinwang1125/blob/main/BRIO_TERMS_OF_USE.md
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pretend AI at none against BOOMO's shown. Pretend AI also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Pretend AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BOOMO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Pretend AI | BOOMO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kareena Rogers | 麒麟 王 |
In-app purchases
Pretend AI
- Pretend AI Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pretend AI Pro Annual$29.991 Year
BOOMO
- Pro Plan - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Ultra Plan - Monthly$5.991 Month
- Standard Plan - Yearly$59.991 Year
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- Pro Plan - Yearly$111.991 Year
- Ultra Plan - Yearly$182.991 Year
- 50 Crystals$0.99
- First Purchase Bonus$1.99
- 100 Crystals$2.99
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- 200 Crystals$3.99
- 400 Crystals$4.99









