# Chat with Jenna vs miniPal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: miniPal at none against Chat with Jenna's 4. miniPal also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 13%). Chat with Jenna's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chat with Jenna sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. miniPal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chat with Jenna ships an update every 3 weeks, miniPal every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chat with Jenna | miniPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Cochinescu](https://appshunter.io/developer/668548492) | [Dongwon Ahn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500985493) |

## What reviewers say

### Chat with Jenna

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-with-jenna/id719462116)

Engage in dynamic conversations with an AI companion that possesses a distinct personality. This app offers a more human-like interaction, remembering past chats, providing personalized advice, and engaging in witty banter. It's designed for users seeking a non-judgmental and always-available conversational partner.

**Highlights:** AI friend with personality, Remembers past chats, Personalized advice, Available 24/7, Honest and non-judgmental conversation, Creative brainstorming partner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Soft drink | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cup of coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sunglasses | $1.99 | one-time |


### miniPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minipal/id6741839707)

Engage in dynamic conversations with a moving AI companion that reacts to your emotions. Customize your pal's appearance and personality, and enjoy real-time expressive interactions. Stay connected with this AI friend, always ready to chat and integrated with Dynamic Island.

**Highlights:** Customizable AI character, Expressive and lifelike reactions, Always available for chat, Dynamic Island integration, Personalized personality settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chat with Jenna free?

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

### Is miniPal free?

miniPal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Chat with Jenna or miniPal have ads?

miniPal shows ads; Chat with Jenna does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chat with Jenna or miniPal?

Chat with Jenna ships an update every 3 weeks, and miniPal every 10 days. Most recently, Chat with Jenna was updated on October 21, 2026 and miniPal on October 16, 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.*