Comparison

Fellow vs BUDDY

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

Head to head
About

Fellow

This AI companion offers natural, real-time voice conversations that remember your preferences. Switch between voice and text modes, and enjoy a privacy-focused experience where your audio stays on your device.

Highlights
  • Hands-free voice interaction
  • Natural, real-time replies
  • Interruptible conversations
  • Personalized memory recall
  • Voice and text modes
  • Privacy-focused audio processing
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Meet Fellow — the guide you can talk to or text anytime. Fellow is designed to feel less like an assistant and more like a supportive friend who gets to know you. Chat about your day, think something through, share what’s on your mind, or simply enjoy a little company. 1. Find the Fellow who fits you Begin at the Fellow House, where six colorful characters are waiting to meet you. Answer a few questions, explore the different floors, and choose the personality that feels right. Then give your Fellow a name and make them your own. 2. A conversation that flows Start a hands-free voice call and speak naturally — no button to hold and no rigid commands. Pause to think, change your mind, or jump in while Fellow is speaking. Your Fellow listens, responds in a warm voice, and reacts as the conversation unfolds. 3. A friend who remembers The more you chat, the better Fellow gets to know you. Share your interests, the people in your life, or what you’ve been going through, and Fellow can remember the things that matter so your conversations feel connected over time. You can view and delete saved memories whenever you want. 4. Chat is always there Message Fellow whenever you feel like talking. When you want a more natural, hands-free conversation, switch to Talk. Your text and voice conversations stay together, so you can move between them without losing the thread. 5. A character that feels alive Your Fellow is a colorful, expressive cartoon companion with their own look, personality, and voice. Watch them listen, think, gesture, and speak as you spend time together. 6. Built with privacy in mind Voice recognition and spoken replies happen on your device, so your raw voice audio is not uploaded for processing. Messages and voice transcripts are securely processed to generate replies and memories. You can begin without creating an account, and you can clear your memories or delete your data at any time. Why you’ll love Fellow: • Choose and name your own companion • Unlimited text conversations • Natural, hands-free voice calls • Interrupt and respond like a real conversation • A friend who remembers what matters to you • Expressive characters with distinct personalities and voices • On-device voice recognition and speech • Optional sign-in to keep your conversations with you Whether you want to think out loud, unwind after a long day, practice a difficult conversation, celebrate something good, or simply have someone to talk to, your Fellow is here. Come inside, meet the residents, and find your Fellow. Fellow is a guide and speaks with an AI-generated voice. It is not a human and is not a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or mental-health advice. If you need help, please contact a qualified professional. Privacy policy: https://trynimbo.com/privacy Terms of use: https://trynimbo.com/terms

About

BUDDY

Features
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BUDDY is a diary that talks back. Write about your day the way you would text a friend — and Buddy replies. It listens, asks gentle questions, remembers what matters to you, and helps you understand yourself a little better, one entry at a time. WRITE IT, SAY IT, OR SNAP IT • Chat-style journaling that feels like a conversation, not a blank page • Speak instead of typing — your voice is transcribed right on your device, and audio never leaves your phone • Add photos to your entries and Buddy will weave them into the conversation A SHELF FULL OF DIARIES • Your entries organize themselves into diaries by topic or time — work, family, travel, whatever your life is about • Finish an entry and Buddy suggests a summary, keywords, and where to file it. You always have the final say. • A simple calendar shows your journaling days at a glance • A gentle weekly rhythm instead of streaks — miss a day and nothing breaks, nobody scolds you SEE YOUR PATTERNS • Quick daily check-ins with simple sliders — done in seconds • Clear charts built only from your check-ins; skipped days simply appear as gaps • A weekly reflection from Buddy that notices trends and offers suggestions you can accept, postpone, or turn off forever • Keep all your goals in one place, whether you set them or Buddy suggested them THE MAGIC BOX For moments when things feel heavy: • Box breathing and 4-7-8 breathing with calming animations • 5-4-3-2-1 grounding • A guided body scan New tools arrive over time — the box keeps growing. MAKE IT YOURS • Three hand-crafted looks: Minimalist, Funky, and Doodle • Pick Buddy's personality — warm, direct, playful — or create your own • Reminders that respect you: at most two a day, and they quiet down when you have already shown up PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your diary is locked behind a passcode • You control Buddy's memory — review, edit, or delete anything it remembers about you • Voice transcription happens on your device; recordings are never stored • Delete your account and all your data at any time, right from the app If you are going through a difficult moment, Buddy can point you to support helplines local to your region. BUDDY PREMIUM BUDDY requires a Premium subscription: • Monthly: $11.99 per month • Yearly: $99.99 per year (save about 31% versus monthly) Prices may vary by region and are confirmed at purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://journalingbuddy.com/privacy

Screenshots

Fellow4 screens
BUDDY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BUDDY at none against Fellow's shown. BUDDY also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fellow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and BUDDY sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fellow versus BUDDY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFellowBUDDY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (215 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings215 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size445 MB53 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLahta LLCYash Shekhawat

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fellow

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
2 purchases

BUDDY

Subscriptions2
  • BUDDY APP$11.991 Month
  • Buddy Subscription - Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Fellow free?
Fellow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BUDDY free?
BUDDY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fellow or BUDDY have ads?
Fellow shows ads; BUDDY does not.

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