Comparison

Identicode vs AI Friend

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

Head to head
About

Identicode

Decode secret messages from vintage sci-fi comics using a digital replica of a classic code-breaker. Supports red and blue encoding, camera input, and VoiceOver. Enjoy escapist fun and create your own coded messages.

Highlights
  • Red and Blue encoding/decoding
  • Camera input for coded messages
  • Shake to clear functionality
  • Futuristic, retro aesthetic
  • Auto-decode shared messages
  • VoiceOver support
Features
Read full description

This futuristic, yet strangely retro technology allows you to break the secret codes supplied in the 1960s Sci-Fi comic "TV Century 21". The original issue of the comic on January 23rd 1965 came with a functionally identical code-breaker but, more than 50 years later they are a very rare beast indeed and possibly chewed and mouldy as they were made of thin card and paper. So, if you have some old copies of the magazine (and you can buy them online!) and you've been yearning to know what those secret messages at the foot of the pages were then this is just the app you've been looking for! If you were feeling mischievous you could of course encode your own messages to surprise your friends on Social Media. :-) *) Supports Red and Blue encoding and decoding *) Use the camera to quickly enter coded messages (where supported) *) Shake to clear *) Exciting futuristic, retro look, feel and sounds *) Escapist fun and silliness *) Auto decode message shared by fellow agents *) VoiceOver support Please contact me through my website if you have any questions.

About

AI Friend

This app offers a private and secure AI companion for users to share thoughts and feelings. It provides helpful insights and support, learning and adapting to your interactions over time. Engage in conversations anytime, anywhere for comfort and understanding.

Highlights
  • Private and secure AI companion
  • Share thoughts, feelings, and dreams
  • Offers helpful insights
  • Always available for support
  • Learns and adapts to interactions
Features
Read full description

Meet Ai Friend, your private and secure AI companion ready to listen whenever you need. Share your thoughts, feelings, and dreams without hesitation. The more you interact, the better Ai Friend understands you and offers helpful insights. Whether you're facing a challenge or simply need someone to talk to, Ai Friend is always there. Find comfort and support anytime, anywhere. Chatting in the application is available for usage with the active subscription only. Read more about our terms and conditions below. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NJfauMgUBysXrz0SS3BMJv8AlTXifGCmFUt6yd_d_NE/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IDcZnc4FkeyaGIdp0Ebp8KNv08XQcPXLxbXrP05DPJk/edit?usp=sharing Contact: pranassemionova@gmail.com *Pricing in countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. *Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. *Subscription will be automatically renewed. Auto-renew can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. *Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. *Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings. For more information please visit one of the following links: - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084

Screenshots

Identicode3 screens
AI Friend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Identicode at 100% against AI Friend's 28%. Identicode also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). AI Friend's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On ads 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

AI Friend is free to download; Identicode costs $0.99 up front. AI Friend sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Identicode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Identicode ships an update every 8 months, AI Friend every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Identicode versus AI Friend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdenticodeAI Friend
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (3.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better27.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—3.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen WatsonPranas Semionova

Customer experience

Identicode

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AI Friend

All ratings3,222 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive27.6%
Neutral0.7%
Negative71.6%

Bugs and requests

Identicode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AI Friend

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Constant internet issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Subscription issues
  • Unresponsive customer support

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow free chat with option to subscribe
  • Add more character options
  • Improve AI responses
  • Offer a free trial

In-app purchases

None

Identicode

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

AI Friend

Subscriptions5
  • AI Girlfriend - Sexy Roleplay$5.997 Days
  • Virtual AI Girl - Chatbot 18+$14.991 Month
  • Virtual AI Friend Chatbot$19.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • AI Friend - Virtual Chatbot$39.991 Year
  • AI Girlfriend - Sexy Roleplay3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Identicode free?
Identicode costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AI Friend free?
AI Friend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Identicode or AI Friend have ads?
Neither Identicode nor AI Friend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Identicode or AI Friend?
Identicode ships an update every 8 months, and AI Friend every 2 months. Most recently, Identicode was updated on June 1, 2026 and AI Friend on October 27, 2026.

Other comparisons